Pakistan Navy conducts successful test of locally developed air-launched cruise missile: ISPR – Pakistan
The Pakistan Navy conducted a successful test of the indigenously developed ‘Taimoor’ air-launched cruise missile, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the “Pakistan Navy has conducted successful live weapon firing of Taimoor air-launched cruise missile — an indigenously developed Anti-Ship Weapon System — in a powerful demonstration […]
7,900 people died, disappeared on migration routes in 2025: UN – World
Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, the United Nations’ migration agency said on Tuesday. The UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said people were being forced into dangerous, irregular journeys when safe pathways were out of reach, and urged countries […]
SC notifies SOPs to ensure uninterrupted functioning during ‘unforeseen public holidays’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday notified separate standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure uninterrupted judicial functioning during “unforeseen public holidays”. The development comes as extraordinary security measures have been put in place for the anticipated second round of US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, expected to be held this week. A day earlier, the Federal […]
Diplomatic flurry as US-Iran truce deadline nears – World
• US team heading to Islamabad today; Iran also ‘considering’ sending negotiators• Trump extends ceasefire by a day, says further extension ‘highly unlikely’• Pezeshkian criticises ‘bitter, contradictory’ messages from US; Iran speaker says engaged in talks but also ready for ‘necessary measures’• PM Shehbaz, European Council president stress continuation of dialogue; Dar speaks to Iranian, […]
Trump says he does not want to extend truce as expiry nears, US seizes tanker
Iran warns it seeks no attack but vows stronger response if targeted again, spokesperson says US President Donald Trump speaks about research into mental health treatments in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., April 18, 2026. REUTERS President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a […]
‘Strangled’: Pakistan faces economic imperative in Iran war peace push – Pakistan
Sheikh Nadeem sat on a plastic chair outside his bedding store in Islamabad, scrolling through his phone as he waited for customers he knew were not coming. Between rising fuel costs and rolling blackouts due to the US-Israel war on Iran, and government restrictions on opening hours aimed at saving electricity, he said the effect […]
What are the main points of contention between US and Iran? – World
Uncertainty around a second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad has continued to prevail over the past few days as the fragile truce between the two countries nears an end. While a US delegation — headed by US Vice President JD Vance — is expected in Islamabad for negotiations, the Iranian side has not yet […]
Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules – World
Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for exports of warships, missiles and other weapons. The move aimed at strengthening Japan’s defence industrial base marks another step away from the pacifist restraints that have shaped its postwar security policy. […]
From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity’s future is ‘tragically compromised’
The pope warned humanity risks tragedy without political responsibility and respect for institutions Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during the flight heading to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, as part of Pope apostolic journey to Africa, on April 21, 2026.PHOTO:REUTERS Pope Leo warned on Tuesday that humanity’s future was at risk of being “tragically compromised” because of […]
Young doctor shot dead near Karachi’s Mehran Hotel – Pakistan
KARACHI: A young doctor died of multiple gunshot wounds in a suspected targeted attack near the city’s Mehran Hotel late on Monday night, police said on Tuesday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Syed Asad Raza told Dawn that Dr Sarang Memon was traveling in a rickshaw along with his wife, also a doctor at a […]