Khamenei — the supreme leader who held ultimate control over Iran’s political, military, religious institutions

During his rule spanning more than three decades, Khamenei worked with six elected presidents, shaping domestic policy and guiding foreign relations.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 02:12pm

10 dead in Karachi, 2 in Islamabad as protests erupt countrywide following Iran supreme leader’s assassination

Sindh govt forms JIT on Karachi incident; crowd outside Lahore's US Consulate dispersed; curfew in Skardu after protests in GB; rallies held in KP.

Updated 02 Mar, 2026 12:50am

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure — Pakistani sculptor turns scrap into colossal metal artworks

Artist Ehtisham Jadoon's work primarily focuses on crafting giants, beasts and powerful forms, which he describes as a reflection of aggression.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 09:21pm

T20 World Cup: Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand, keeping Pakistan’s slender hopes alive

New Zealand have to wait on the outcome of Saturday’s clash between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Kandy to know if they have qualified for the semis.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 10:44pm

India opens its first chip assembly facility

The plant will convert advanced semiconductor wafers from Micron’s global network into finished memory and storage products.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 08:04am

Where do Pakistan, Afghanistan go from here

Kabul needs to address the question of armed groups operating from its soil; Islamabad must convert its battlefield advantage into diplomatic leverage.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 03:07pm

United States, Israel commence strikes against Iran

Trump confirms "major combat operations" in Iran; Israel declares "state of emergency"; FO issues travel advisory for Pakistanis in Iran; Tel Aviv strikes Lebanon too.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 01:14pm

Ayatollah Khamenei’s assassination: A new chapter for Iran, a region at a crossroads

During the transition phase, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is likely to play a decisive role in managing the affair.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 12:57pm

Taliban now ‘amenable to talks’ as world urges de-escalation

Qatar, Saudi Arabia lead diplomatic scramble; Iran offers to facilitate talks.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 07:39am

A collective effort

CONSIDERING the relentless wave of terrorist attacks Pakistan has been facing over the past few weeks, the...

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:57am

Pakistan ‘have underperformed’ says Salman Agha after T20 World Cup exit

“We are out of the semis due to our failure in decision-making in pressure situations," he says; adds that he will not make an immediate call on whether to stand down as captain.

Published 01 Mar, 2026 12:01am

Punjab CM launches e-taxi scheme, says initiative part of efforts for establishing ‘e-mobility ecosystem’

1,100 taxis to be provided at subsidised rates under the scheme; 30pc quota reserved for women.

Published 26 Feb, 2026 04:36pm

Fact check: Viral visuals of Pakistani F-16 jet allegedly shot down by Afghan forces are doctored

Multiple Indian and Afghan users on social media platform X shared visuals on February 27, claiming that Afghan forces shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 05:23pm

Forces repel ‘miscalculated’ attacks by Afghan Taliban

Govt claims "heavy losses inflicted" on Taliban units that attacked positions in Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram and Bajaur.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 09:54am

‘Bombing a sovereign country is not preemptive’: Politicians, analysts react as US and Israel strike Iran

Latest US aggression will have serious consequences for Pakistan and the entire region, says analyst Zahid Hussain.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 06:15pm

Pakistan maintains delicate balancing act in UNSC meeting on Iran

Ambassador Ahmad made clear that Pakistan’s concern extends beyond any single capital.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 03:41pm

‘Long live Pakistan’: Politicians united in response to unprovoked Afghan Taliban aggression

"Those who mistake our peace for weakness will face a strong response — and no one will be beyond reach," says President Zardari.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 12:56pm

India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup; South Africa reserve spot in semi-finals

India posted a mammoth 256-4 and then restricted Zimbabwe to 184-6.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 03:40am

Afghan hostilities

The need is for an immediate ceasefire and substantive negotiations, with the onus on the Taliban to rein in cross-border attacks.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:23am

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei assassinated in US-Israel strikes

State media says attack that claimed Khamenei's life "occurred in the early hours of Saturday"; 40 days of mourning and seven days of public holidays announced in Iran.

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:54am