WASHINGTON / RED SEA — The United States Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has begun heading back to port after a serious onboard fire disrupted its operational deployment, according to reports from American media outlets.The fire broke out in the vessel’s central laundry area and took more than 30 hours…
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan — Two volunteers were killed and one injured on Wednesday when a vehicle from the security escort of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) leader Maulana Asjad Mahmood skidded off the CPEC Motorway near Wanda Yarak in Dera Ismail Khan district.According to police officials, the vehicle lost control due to slippery road conditions and…
Islamabad, March 18, 2026 — SSP Operations Qazi Ali Raza, accompanied by SSP Security Suleman Zafar and SP City Zone Dr. Ayaz Hussain, conducted an important visit to Faisal Mosque, Pakistan’s largest and most prominent religious site.The purpose of the visit was to personally review and strengthen security arrangements ahead of Eid ul-Fitr prayers and…
Islamabad, March 18, 2026 — Escalating conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance has effectively disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening Pakistan’s fuel supplies. The country imports over 80% of its oil needs, with the majority routed via Hormuz to ports in Karachi and Port Qasim. Current stocks of petrol and diesel…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared a public holiday for all banks and financial institutions across the country on Monday, March 23, 2026, in observance of Pakistan Day.In its BPRD Circular Letter No. 07 of 2026, the SBP stated that the closure follows the Government of Pakistan’s declaration of March 23 as a…
Russia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev, has stated that Moscow is ready to supply discounted crude oil to Pakistan, urging Islamabad to make a formal approach to take advantage of the opportunity.Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, Ambassador Khorev said: “We are ready to sell oil to Pakistan. Pakistan can benefit…
Washington | March 18, 2026The director of the US National Counterterrorism Center , which advises both President Donald Trump and the Director of National Intelligence on terrorism threats, has resigned in protest over the ongoing war with Iran. Joe Kent, in his resignation letter posted on X, stated he “cannot in good conscience” support the war…
Islamabad, March 17, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.The Prime Minister extended heartfelt congratulations to President Tokayev on the successful conduct of the historic constitutional referendum held on March 15, 2026. He described the high voter turnout and strong support for…
Islamabad, March 17, 2026 — The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has announced the cancellation of the traditional military parade and all associated ceremonial events scheduled for Pakistan Day on March 23, 2026.The decision, detailed in an official statement, is attributed to the ongoing Gulf oil crisis — triggered by regional tensions including the Iran-US-Israel conflict…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has stated that Punjab is outperforming all other provinces in governance and development under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.She remarked that Maryam Nawaz is serving the people with dedication and compassion, likening her approach to that of a caring…
