Iranian army warns US to expect ‘surprises’ if escalations, memorandum violations continue
Iran said a US strike near a children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz forced the evacuation of 211 young patients Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 15, 2026. US Central […]
Escalating Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say
Witnesses said an airstrike hit a residential building in central Gaza’s Nuseirat camp, damaging nearby homes Palestinian man, Hamas Al-Hdabi, mourns holding the body of his father, Sohail, who was killed in an Israeli strike, as Hamas sits inside a car during the funeral, in Gaza City, July 16, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli strikes killed at […]
Pakistan urges US, Iran to ‘end violence’, resume technical-level talks – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday urged the United States and Iran to “end violence” and resume technical-level talks, while noting that the Pakistan-mediated interim peace deal was “facing challenges”. Addressing a weekly press briefing, FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi noted that the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed between the US and Iran […]
US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia – World
The US State Department said on Wednesday it has approved the sale of an estimated $1.96 billion in weapons to bolster Saudi Arabia’s air defences, as the war ramps up in the Middle East. “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of […]
PSX continues recovery as KSE-100 index gains 2,600 points in early trade – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index continued to recover on Thursday as it surged by around 2,600 points during early trade. The KSE-100 index gained 2,604.49 points (1.49 per cent) by 11:04am to stand at 177,890.27 points from the previous close of 175,285.78. Awais Ashraf, director of research at AKD Securities, noted that the […]
US House defeats bid to cut off Israel aid in vote dividing Democrats – World
The US House of Representatives defeated an amendment to cut off aid to Israel on Wednesday, despite nearly half of Democrats supporting it, reflecting a growing rupture between US progressives and Israel over its attacks in Gaza. The House voted 314 to 104 to defeat the measure, offered as an amendment to a State Department […]
Three cops martyred as police foil terrorist attack in Lower Dir: K-P police chief
Says terrorists suffered heavy losses during ‘search and strike’ combing operation KP IGP Zulfiqar Hameed addressing a press conference in Lower Dir District Police Office on July 16, 2026. Photo: Express Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed on Thursday said three police officials were martyred and several were injured as the force […]
Dar heads to Shanghai to sign Pakistan’s founding membership of China-led AI body – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar left for a two-day visit to China’s Shanghai on Thursday to sign an agreement for Pakistan to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) as a founding member, the Foreign Office (FO) said. China proposed the creation of WAICO last year for AI governance. According to […]
Sindh govt body seeks legal action against SBCA officials over Gul Plaza fire – Pakistan
• Committee headed by CS also recommends action against Civil Defence, fire department officers and building management committee• Suggests amendments to building control law to allow post-construction inspections KARACHI: The Implementation Committee constituted by the Sindh government has recommended disciplinary and legal action against officials of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) who served between […]
US House defeats bid to cut off Israel aid in vote dividing Democrats
House vote 314-104 to defeat measure, offered as an amendment to State Department spending bill The US flag flies at half-staff outside of the US Capitol building the morning after U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died “from a brief and sudden illness,” in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The US House of Representatives […]