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Two more bodies recovered from River Panjkora in Lower DirPublished on: June 8, 2026 3:46 AM

Pakistan, June 8 -- Rescue teams on Sunday recovered two more bodies from the River Panjkora during a joint operation conducted by Rescue 1122 Lower Dir and Rescue 1122 Malakand water rescue units. Ac... Read More


Peshawar-Torkham Highway reopens after protests against recent 'targeted attack'Published on: June 8, 2026 3:45 AM

Pakistan, June 8 -- The Peshawar-Torkham Highway was reopened on Sunday following a temporary closure by Sultan Khel tribesmen protesting the handling of 'targeted killings' in their area by Zaka Khel... Read More


Governor urges launch of flights ahead of Shandur FestivalPublished on: June 8, 2026 3:45 AM

Pakistan, June 8 -- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said that concrete measures were being taken to promote tourism and sports in the province, adding that people from across ... Read More


UK considers social media restrictions for under-16sPublished on: June 8, 2026 3:44 PM

Pakistan, June 8 -- The UK government is considering new restrictions on social media use by children under the age of 16, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to outline potential measures in a ... Read More


Massive fire in Nowshera market reduces over 200 shops to ashesPublished on: June 8, 2026 3:42 AM

Pakistan, June 8 -- A wrecking fire broke out late Saturday night in Nowshera, causing widespread destruction and reducing more than 200 shops to ashes. Initial reports on Sunday indicate that merchan... Read More


India's IWT violation threatens South Asia's food basketPublished on: June 8, 2026 3:42 AM

Pakistan, June 8 -- Water is not merely a natural resource in South Asia; it is the foundation of food production, rural livelihoods and regional stability. Growing concerns over India's continous vio... Read More


Election result delays spark protests across Gilgit-BaltistanPublished on: June 8, 2026 3:31 PM

Pakistan, June 8 -- Protests broke out in several parts of Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday as supporters of independent candidates raised concerns over delays in the announcement of election results. Demon... Read More


Oil prices jump as Middle East tensions escalatePublished on: June 8, 2026 3:30 PM

Pakistan, June 8 -- Global oil prices surged on Monday after renewed military tensions in the Middle East raised fears of prolonged supply disruptions and further instability in energy markets. Read ... Read More


Tax relief proposals await IMF approval before FY27 budgetPublished on: June 8, 2026 3:15 PM

Pakistan, June 8 -- The federal government is awaiting approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a package of tax relief measures ahead of the 2026-27 budget, while simultaneously negoti... Read More


PSX tumbles as Middle East tensions fuel oil price surgePublished on: June 8, 2026 3:00 PM

Pakistan, June 8 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East and a sharp rise in global oil prices dampened investor sent... Read More