International cyber attack disrupts swath of universities and schools

By.Muhammad Saleem ISLAMABAD, Pakistan.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a high-level telephonic conversation on Wednesday to discuss the regional situation and bilateral cooperation. During the call, Prime Minister Sharif emphasized the critical need for unity and harmony within the Muslim Ummah to address current global challenges….

Islamabad | January 30, 2026Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi has strongly condemned the treatment he and his team received over the past two days, describing the situation as unacceptable and expressing anger during remarks to the media outside the Supreme Court.Afridi said that the provincial chief minister and his delegation were forced to remain…

MOSCOW/KYIV — Russia said on Sunday that Ukraine carried out a massive overnight drone attack, targeting Moscow and other regions with more than 600 drones, killing and injuring several people. Russia responded with ballistic missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the city’s air defense systems destroyed 201 drones over the…

Brent crude falls to $105.21, WTI settles at $100.95 per barrel amid trade optimismNew York / Beijing — Global stock markets surged and oil prices dipped modestly following news of a high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as investors responded positively to hopes of easing trade tensions between the…

KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a sharp rise in Pakistan’s bullion markets on Saturday, with the per tola rate climbing by Rs10,000 to reach Rs550,562, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Markets Association.The price of 10 grams of gold also surged by Rs8,574, settling at Rs447,018, putting further pressure on consumers and jewellers alike.The domestic spike…