Lahore-UNS: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, in a major announcement on Sunday, said that the much-awaited Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches will be held without spectators as part of the government’s austerity measures amid the ongoing regional crisis. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Naqvi said the tournament […]
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Islamabad -UNS ۔President Asif Ali Zardari has urged India to immediately restore full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty, in line with its international obligations. In his message on World Water Day, the president reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong condemnation of India’s unilateral suspension of the treaty. “This deliberate weaponisation of shared […]
Islamabad -UNS Pakistan is marking Eid ul Fitr nationwide today with traditional zeal and fervour, as congregational prayers were held at mosques, Eidgahs and open venues, where sermons highlighted the spiritual significance and philosophy of the festival with stress on unity and peace amid Middle East tensions. Eid begins with […]
By Iftikhar Mashwani Recent naval confrontations in the Red Sea are reshaping how military experts assess maritime power, raising serious questions about whether the United States could secure a decisive victory in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz under current conditions. Red Sea as a Strategic Case Study Over the […]
By Dr Lubna Farah ISLAMABAD :Pakistan has officially announced that Saturday, March 21, 2026, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr, following the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon across the country. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, confirmed that Friday will complete the 30th […]
Riyadh/Doha-UNS:Qatar’s Prime Minister has warned that Iran’s missile strike on the Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility could have significant repercussions for global energy markets. The attack came hours after Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gasfield, escalating the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran that began on February 28, 2026. […]
ISLAMABAD-UNS: Renowned environmentalist Shahida Kausar Farooq urged Pakistan to adopt nationwide austerity measures and prioritize renewable energy, warning that both are critical for the country’s economic stability and environmental sustainability. Mrs. Farooq stressed that austerity should not be a temporary response to crises but a permanent national policy formalized through […]
WASHINGTON- UNS: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has identified Pakistan among countries posing a growing strategic concern, warning that Islamabad’s evolving long-range missile capabilities could potentially bring the American homeland within range. Presenting the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Gabbard also named Iran, China, […]
New York -UNS: A New York City public school student, Dylan Lopez Contreras, has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after spending months in detention, despite complying with legal requirements and maintaining his education. According to a statement from the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) […]
By: Raja Atif Raza Every day, Pakistan’s economy runs on fuel. Yet, despite having oil reserves, the country often feels the pinch at the pump. Rapid population growth, industrial expansion and the increasing demands of transport have pushed fuel consumption higher than ever. Meanwhile, domestic oil production remains limited. Estimates […]