PPP seeks Shehbaz Sharif’s position on proposed new provinces
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to clearly state his position on the ongoing debate over the creation of new provinces, saying the matter…
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US launches strikes on Iran’s IRGC targets
The United States military said Tuesday that it had launched strikes against targets linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), sharply escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. US Central…
Trump again threatens to target Iran’s nuclear facilities
US President Donald Trump has once again threatened to target Iran’s nuclear facilities, saying Washington could soon strike a sensitive…
Oil prices surge as US-Iran tensions fuel supply fears
Global oil prices climbed on Friday, putting crude on track for its strongest weekly rise since mid-July as renewed US-Iran…
South Korea weighs military role in Strait of Hormuz
South Korea is considering military options to help protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but the government…
Israel agrees to release five Lebanese detainees
BEIRUT: Israel has agreed to release five Lebanese detainees as part of ongoing efforts to ease tensions between the two…
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SECP launches major compliance drive, sends notices to 28,761 companies over hidden ownership concerns
ISLAMABAD, September 4, 2026: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has intensified its efforts to ensure corporate compliance by issuing show-cause notices to 28,761 companies that failed…
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Michael Atherton questions Babar Azam’s authority after major Pakistan changes
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Redrawing Pakistan?—III A federal compact from below
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Punjab holds over 1.58 million tonnes of sugar in stock
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Gold prices in Pakistan today – 05 September, 2026
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Four Chinese nationals rescued after Islamabad police raid
ISLAMABAD: Capital police have rescued four Chinese nationals who were allegedly kidnapped for ransom after raiding a hideout in the…
