New Israeli strikes cause extensive damage to hospital in southern Lebanon
Smoke rising from an explosion as the result of an Israeli strike in a populated area in Lebanon. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY A new wave of Israeli strikes early Saturday damaged a hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, state news agency NNA reported. The raid caused extensive damage to Hiram Hospital, including operating rooms, […]
Actor Momina Iqbal seeks FIR against PML-N MPA over alleged blackmail and harassment – Pakistan
LAHORE: Actor and model Momina Iqbal on Friday filed an application with Chung Police for the registration of a first information report against a PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar, levelling serious allegations of blackmail, harassment and death threats. In her application, she alleged that the PML-N MPA had been making threatening calls to harass her and […]
PM grants four-year extension to Intelligence Bureau chief – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a move ostensibly aimed at ensuring continuity at the helm of the country’s premier civilian intelligence agency, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a four-year contract extension for Fuad Asadullah Khan as director general of the Intelligence Bureau (IB). According to two separate notifications issued by the Establishment Division on Friday, the PM […]
‘Big guns’ descend on Tehran as talks enter decisive phase – Newspaper
CHIEF of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir is embraced by Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni upon his arrival in Tehran.—AFP • Rubio says US in constant contact with Field Marshal Munir as the latter arrives in Iran• Notes ‘some progress’ made but insists more work needed• US considers ‘Plan B’ with willing Nato countries […]
Meet demands or face budget boycott, Achakzai tells govt – Newspaper
• Opposition seeks medical treatment, visitation rights for Imran Khan• Treasury benches criticised for poor attendance in lower house• Barrister Gohar alleges suppression of dissent, police excesses ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mehmood Khan Achakzai on Friday warned the government to meet their demands or be ready to face a complete […]
Death toll jumps to 90 in China coal mine blast
Xi Jinping has ordered a thorough investigation after one of China’s worst mining accidents in years Rescuers work at the site following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China May 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi […]
CDF Munir discusses regional developments, de-escalation efforts in meeting with Iran’s FM Araghchi
Trump administration reportedly reviewing possible strikes while awaiting Tehran’s response to latest proposal Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran for late-night talks focused on diplomatic efforts to halt US-Israeli aggression and strengthen regional peace and stability. PHOTO: PRESSTV ON X Chief of Army Staff […]
Govt reduces petrol by Rs6 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs6.8 – Pakistan
The government reduced the price of petrol by Rs6 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs6.8 on Friday. Following the decrease, the price of petrol stands at Rs403.78 per litre and HSD’s at Rs402.78. The Petroleum Division’s press release notifying the decrease said the new prices would be effective from May 23. […]