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UN chief calls for calm, civilian safety amid Syria crisis

Pakistan, July 16 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised serious concerns over the escalating violence in southern Syria's Suweida region, where recent clashes have led to dozens of casua... Read More


Blasts rock Gaza as ceasefire talks face setbacks

Pakistan, July 16 -- Loud explosions were seen and heard across Gaza early Wednesday morning, as viewed from southern Israel, raising fears that the ongoing conflict could intensify once again. The fr... Read More


Iceland volcano erupts again, lava lights up night sky

Pakistan, July 16 -- A volcano in southwest Iceland erupted on Wednesday, marking the 12th eruption since 2021 in the geologically active Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption sent glowing yellow and oran... Read More


Govt plans major cut in solar tariff to save billions

Pakistan, July 16 -- The federal government is considering a major reduction in solar energy buyback tariffs under the net-metering system to save around Rs4.3 trillion ($15.1 billion) over the next d... Read More


Petrol, diesel prices jump again amid global oil pressure

Pakistan, July 16 -- The federal government has increased fuel prices across Pakistan, effective from July 16 to July 31, 2025. According to the Finance Ministry's notification, petrol now costs Rs272... Read More


Sectarian chaos in Suwayda: 99 dead as Syrian army moves in

Pakistan, July 16 -- The Syrian army has taken full control of the southern city of Suwayda, which is home to a majority of the country's Druze population, after two days of violent unrest. The deploy... Read More


France and Pakistan celebrate history, build future

Pakistan, July 15 -- Karachi, July 14 - During celebrations marking France's Bastille Day in Karachi, the French Consul General Alexis Chahtahtinsky announced the revival of the Pakistan-France Busine... Read More


Karachi police chief warns officers: Obey traffic laws or face action

Pakistan, July 15 -- Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho has issued a firm directive to all police officers and personnel, stressing that violations of traffic laws by police employees will not be to... Read More


Israel bombs Syria, Lebanon over border threats, 12 killed

Pakistan, July 15 -- Israeli airstrikes in Syria and Lebanon have killed at least 12 people, according to regional and international sources. The strikes targeted Syrian government forces and Iran-bac... Read More


IHC orders probe commission on blasphemy cases

Pakistan, July 15 -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the federal government to establish a formal commission of inquiry to investigate blasphemy-related cases across the country. The decis... Read More