Pakistan

Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'

United States President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would get “hit…

IHC moved over delay in presidential nod for judicial appointments

ISLAMABAD: A writ petition was filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday, challenging President Asif Ali Zardari’s delay in assenting to a…

Karachi police register case under terrorism law following scuffle at MQM-P's Karachi headquarters

Pakistan close on series-levelling win against West Indies

Pakistan’s spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory as the West Indies stumbled to 103 for six — a lead of just 60 runs — on…

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.39, high-speed diesel by Rs4.07

The government on Tuesday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.39 and Rs4.07 per litre, respectively. Following the…

LHC disposes of PTI petition for rally at Minar-i-Pakistan after DC refuses permission

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed by PTI seeking permission to hold a public rally at Minar-i-Pakistan…

Youm-i-Istehsal: Pakistan says lasting peace in South Asia linked to peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute

The military and civilian leadership on Wednesday said just and lasting peace in South Asia was closely linked to the peaceful resolution of the…

Two young women suspected of petty theft die in Lahore police custody

LAHORE: Two young women, suspected of stealing a small amount of cash and gold jewellery from a house, later died in the police custody under…

Pakistan, US hold counterterrorism dialogue, reaffirm commitment to combating terrorist groups

WASHINGTON: The United States and Pakistan on Tuesday held the fourth counterterrorism dialogue in Washington, reaffirming their commitment to…

Two gas utilities to become five

ISLAMABAD: The government is once again finalising plans to unbundle the country’s two gas utilities into five smaller companies — one transmission…