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Pakistan mulling over purchase of cheaper oil, gas from Iran, say ministersPublished on: June 29, 2026 1:35 AM

Pakistan, June 29 -- Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Sunday said that Pakistan was "considering" purchasing cheaper Iranian oil and gas. The option of sourcing Iranian crude oil supplies has ... Read More


Iran's supreme leader urges legal action against US-Israeli 'crimes'Published on: June 29, 2026 1:30 AM

Pakistan, June 29 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Sunday that legal cases must be pursued against the US and Israel over "child killings and war crimes" in Iran. Mojtaba, ... Read More


'What a loser:' Former US president Biden slams TrumpPublished on: June 29, 2026 1:30 AM

Pakistan, June 29 -- Former US President Joe Biden on Sunday criticised the policies of his successor, President Donald Trump, calling him corrupt, narcissistic, and incompetent. "It's not just his v... Read More


China reaffirms support for Belarus' national sovereigntyPublished on: June 29, 2026 1:30 PM

Pakistan, June 29 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China support for Belarus' national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity during talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lu... Read More


Punjab govt continues daily cleaning drive in public hospitalsPublished on: June 29, 2026 1:28 AM

Pakistan, June 29 -- The Punjab government is continuing its daily deep cleaning campaign in public hospitals across the province under the "Punjab New Health Culture" initiative to provide a cleaner ... Read More


Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister saysPublished on: June 29, 2026 1:28 AM

Pakistan, June 29 -- A crown was blown off an ancient column in a UNESCO-listed site in Lebanon's port city of Tyre. A pilgrimage site for Muslims and Christians alike was destroyed in another souther... Read More


Saudi helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news saysPublished on: June 29, 2026 1:25 AM

Pakistan, June 29 -- A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 14 nationals, the state news... Read More


Development is hard power, clean energy is security: Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2026 sounds the alarm on a fractured world

India, June 29 -- Fossil fuel subsidies, which had been on a downward trend globally, are on track to reach US$1.1 trillion in 2026 - US$410 billion more than in 2025 - since the West Asia conflict an... Read More


Teesta Barrage Master Plan to be implemented at any cost: PM

Sangsad Bhaban, June 29 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday pledged to implement the 'Teesta Barrage Master Plan' at any cost, describing it as a national priority and a key step towards ensuri... Read More


Pakistan says 29 militants killed in border operation, cross-border strikes; Taliban says civilian casualties

Islamabad, June 29 -- Pakistani security forces killed 29 suspected militants in an intelligence-based operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, followed by what Islamabad described as "calibra... Read More