Oil prices rebound 7pc as Strait of Hormuz is closed again Oil prices have rebounded more than 7 per cent after tumbling more than 9pc on Friday as the Strait of Hormuz closed... Published 20 Apr, 2026 07:29am WHATSAPP
Iran accuses US of ceasefire breach, vows retaliation over attack on ship Iran’s top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, has accused the United States of violating a ceasefire by... Published 20 Apr, 2026 07:19am WHATSAPP
US naval blockade clear violation of ceasefire, contrary to UN Charter, Pezeshkian tells PM Shehbaz Published 20 Apr, 2026 02:48am WHATSAPP
US Centcom releases video, of details about capturing of Iranian-flagged ship Published 20 Apr, 2026 02:45am WHATSAPP
Zelensky says Ukraine has reached 10-year drone deals with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar Published 20 Apr, 2026 01:48am WHATSAPP
Schools, offices in Islamabad’s Red Zone asked to adopt work-from-home arrangement on April 20 A notification by the Islamabad district magistrate says that entry into Red Zone shall remain suspended on April... Published 20 Apr, 2026 01:24am WHATSAPP
Staff of govt establishment’s in Islamabad’s Red Zone to work from home on April 20 The Cabinet Division has said in a notification that all ministries, divisions and other federal government... Updated 20 Apr, 2026 01:56am WHATSAPP
As long as US naval blockade remains, faultlines remain: Iran envoy Published 20 Apr, 2026 01:01am WHATSAPP
Trump claims US destroyer hit Iran cargo ship trying to evade blockade US President Donald Trump has claimed that a US destroyer ship opened fire and then took control of an... Published 20 Apr, 2026 12:48am WHATSAPP
Strait of Hormuz remains high-risk operating environment: UKTMO The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has said that the Strait of Hormuz remains a high-risk operating... Published 20 Apr, 2026 12:13am WHATSAPP
Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with ‘full force’ despite truce Israel has said its military has been instructed to use “full force” against imminent threats in Lebanon despite a... Published 19 Apr, 2026 11:53pm WHATSAPP
Islamabad DC dismisses notification falsely announcing office closures in twin cities from April 20 Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon on Sunday dismissed as fake on Sunday a notification announcing that... Published 19 Apr, 2026 11:50pm WHATSAPP
Israel army probes image of soldier hitting Jesus statue in Lebanon The Israeli army has said it is looking into the authenticity of an image circulating on social media that appears... Published 19 Apr, 2026 11:37pm WHATSAPP
Consular section of Spanish embassy in Islamabad to remain closed on Monday Published 19 Apr, 2026 11:33pm WHATSAPP
PM Shehbaz engages in detailed conversation on regional situation with President Pezeshkian Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has engaged in “detailed exchanges” on the current regional situation in a telephonic... Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:51pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: Iranian Red Crescent releases CCTV showing Israeli strike on hospital in Iran Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:41pm WHATSAPP
Iran rejects second round of talks over ‘Washington’s excessive demands’: IRNA Iran has rejected participation in a second round of peace talks due to “Washington’s excessive demands, unrealistic... Updated 19 Apr, 2026 11:28pm WHATSAPP
I think we’ll have a nice end of this conflict: US energy secretary Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the US “is not too far away from a deal”, Al Jazeera reports. “There are... Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:02pm WHATSAPP
Amid Red Zone closure, Federal Constitutional Court will not conduct judicial work on April 20 The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has ordered that no judicial work shall be conducted on April 20 amid... Published 19 Apr, 2026 09:53pm WHATSAPP
FM Dar emphasies dialogue and diplomacy to address all issues in call with Egyptian FM: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in... Published 19 Apr, 2026 09:46pm WHATSAPP
Israeli military publishes map of south Lebanon territory under its control The Israeli military has published for the first time a map of its new deployment line inside Lebanon, bringing... Published 19 Apr, 2026 09:01pm WHATSAPP
EXPLAINED: Israel has drawn a ‘yellow line’ defining a no-go zone in Lebanon. How does it risk further land seizures? Published 19 Apr, 2026 08:55pm WHATSAPP
Spain will ask EU to end its association agreement with Israel: PM Sanchez Spain will ask the European Union to end its association agreement with Israel over alleged violations of... Published 19 Apr, 2026 08:21pm WHATSAPP
JD Vance will attend next round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad: White House official The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed to CNN that Vice President JD Vance will attend the... Published 19 Apr, 2026 08:09pm WHATSAPP
Pakistan in discussion with Qatar for supply of LNG cargoes amid electricity shortfall Pakistan and Qatar are in an advanced stage of discussions for the supply of at least four cargoes of liquefied... Published 19 Apr, 2026 08:01pm WHATSAPP
FM Dar reviews ongoing regional development with Canadian counterpart: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq has reviewed ongoing regional developments in a telephonic... Published 19 Apr, 2026 07:50pm WHATSAPP
Iran currently has no decision to send a negotiating delegation to Pakistan, Tasnim reports According to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, there is currently no decision by Iran to send a negotiating delegation to... Updated 19 Apr, 2026 07:54pm WHATSAPP
German Embassy will remain closed until ‘at least April 21’, says Ambassador Lepel German Embassy in Islamabad will remain closed on April 20 until “at least April 21”, says German Ambassador Ina... Published 19 Apr, 2026 07:24pm WHATSAPP
Australian High Commission in Islamabad to remain close on April 21, 22: official The Australian High Commission to Pakistan has announced that it will remain closed on April 20 and 21 — Monday and... Published 19 Apr, 2026 07:19pm WHATSAPP
