Lahore police book tuition centre owners, construction worker after roof collapse claims 14 lives – Pakistan
LAHORE: Police have registered a case against a construction worker and the owners of a tuition centre, the roof of which collapsed on Tuesday, resulting in the death of 14 children. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Faisal Kamran also confirmed to Dawn that the owners and the construction worker were nominated in the first information […]
Araghchi warns Israel of powerful response over Katz’s ‘death threat’ against Mojtaba Khamenei
Katz says Israel can target Iran again ‘if it deems it necessary’ despite ongoing US efforts to pursue diplomacy Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Moscow, Russia on April 18, 2025. Photo: Reuters Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday warned of an immediate and powerful response after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Iran’s […]
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices fell in both international and domestic markets on Wednesday, with the price of gold in the global bullion market declining by $52 to $3,972 per ounce. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the domestic market, the price of gold per tola declined by Rs5,200 to […]
1 killed, 6 others injured in suspected drone strike in Peshawar ouskirts – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: A woman was killed while six others were injured in a suspected drone strike in the Pastawana area of the Hassan Khel subdivision on the outskirts of Peshawar late on Tuesday night. Sources initially said that seven people, all belonging to the same family, were immediately taken to the hospital after the incident was […]
PA to return controversial bill to govt for changes – Newspaper
LAHORE: In a legislative retreat, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed a complete reconsideration and redraft of the Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill 2026, in response to stiff opposition to the proposed law, including from within the party in the provincial assembly. The announcement was made by Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik […]
Dar reviews security, logistics for OIC Women’s Conference in Pakistan
Committee also discusses measures to ensure ‘seamless conduct and successful hosting of Conference’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday chaired the sixth meeting of the High-Level Committee to review final preparations for the 9th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference on Women, which Pakistan will host on July 12-13, the […]
Oil prices rise as breakdown in Iran-US talks raises supply concerns
Oil prices rose on Wednesday on concerns that breakdowns in discussions between Iran and the US for a final agreement to end their war may extend supply disruptions in the key Middle East producing region. Brent futures rose 33 cents, or 0.45%, to $73.28 a barrel at 0339 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed […]