Petrol diesel prices rising

Petrol, Diesel Prices Set to Rise in Pakistan from March 1

Petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to increase from March 1, 2026, following a surge in global oil rates, according to official sources. The price of petrol is likely to rise by Rs4.58 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) may increase by Rs4.73 per litre. Meanwhile, kerosene prices are expected to go up by Rs6.88 […]

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Strait of Hormuz shipping

Hormuz Strait at Risk as US-Iran Crisis Deepens

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital maritime passages, has once again come into sharp focus as tensions escalate between the United States and Iran. This narrow waterway plays a crucial role in global energy supply, carrying nearly 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Located between Iran and […]

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Pakistan Taliban border strikes

Pakistan Launches Operation Ghazab Lil Haq

Pakistan’s armed forces launched a massive and decisive military operation titled Operation Ghazab Lil Haq after unprovoked aggression by Afghan Taliban forces along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Security sources confirmed that precision airstrikes and ground assaults inflicted heavy casualties on Taliban positions across multiple Afghan provinces, including Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, and Nangarhar. According to official sources, […]

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Pakistan Afghanistan border strikes

Pakistan Strikes Kabul, Kandahar Amid Rising Border Conflict

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan sharply escalated early Friday after Pakistani forces launched strikes on the Afghan cities of Kabul and Kandahar, following renewed cross-border attacks. According to Pakistani government officials, the operation was a direct response to what Islamabad described as “unprovoked Afghan aggression” along the shared border. Residents in Kabul reported hearing loud […]

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UK e-visa Pakistan update

UK Launches E-Visa Facility for Pakistani Visitors

he United Kingdom has officially extended its e-visa service to Pakistani travellers, allowing visitors to receive visa approvals digitally instead of traditional passport stickers, the British High Commission confirmed on Wednesday. Previously introduced in July 2025, the e-visa system was restricted to students and work visa applicants. However, under the new update, Pakistani tourists and […]

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Punjab bans drone flights

Punjab Imposes 30-Day Drone Ban

Punjab government has enforced an immediate province-wide ban on outdoor drone operations, citing serious concerns related to public safety, security, and law and order. According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department on Wednesday, the unregulated use of drones poses potential risks to public order, disrupts official operations, and may create security challenges. […]

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Pakistan Counter Terror Operation

34 Militants Killed in KP, Balochistan: ISPR

Pakistan’s security forces have killed 34 Indian-sponsored terrorists during a series of high-intensity intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan over the past few days, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday. The military’s media wing confirmed that the operations specifically targeted Indian-backed militant groups Fitna […]

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Islamabad KP earthquake tremors

5.6 Earthquake Hits Islamabad, KP

Islamabad: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad, Rawalpindi and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Wednesday, sparking panic as strong tremors were felt across multiple areas. According to the seismological monitoring centre, the earthquake originated in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region at a depth of 114 kilometres, sending noticeable shocks across northern Pakistan. Strong tremors were […]

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Pakistan ID card QR

Government Adds QR Codes to ID Cards

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially revised the National Identity Card Rules, 2002 and Pakistan Origin Card Rules, 2002, introducing QR code-based verification to modernize Pakistan’s identity documentation system. The amendments aim to strengthen digital security, enhance biometric authentication, and improve citizen services through advanced technology. According to the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra), […]

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