Pentagon orders 2,000 airborne troops to Middle East
Washington – The Pentagon has ordered about 2,000 soldiers from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to deploy to the Middle East, according to two officials briefed on the diplomacy, even as the United States has sent Iran a 15-point plan for ending the war in the region.
Trump to hit Iran harder, warns White House as Tehran rejects talks
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/TEL AVIV/ISLAMABAD – The United States on Wednesday issued a stern warning to Iran saying President Donald Trump would hit them harder if Tehran fails to accept that they have been “defeated militarily”, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
PM orders to expedite export of surplus food items to Gulf countries
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to accelerate exports of surplus food items to Gulf countries while ensuring an uninterrupted domestic supply, and called for a comprehensive plan to expand flight operations and enhance port efficiency in view of the evolving regional situation.
What are Trump’s 15 conditions for Iran?
Tel aviv – US President Donald Trump’s administration has conveyed 15 conditions to Iran as its terms for ending the current war, Israel’s Channel 12 reports, setting out what it says are the key points.
Trump says US talking to right people in Iran
Washington – US President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that s his administration is “talking to the right people” in Iran, adding that the Islamic Republic “wants to make a deal so badly.
PM assures Iran of Pakistan’s constructive role for peace
LAHORE – Amid intensifying hostilities in the Gulf region, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Ebrahim Raisi urging urgent collective efforts for de-escalation and calling on all sides to return to dialogue and diplomacy.
Armed forces reaffirm commitment to security, democracy on Pakistan Day
The Armed Forces on Sunday extended heartfelt congratulations to the nation on the 86th anniversary of Pakistan Day, reaffirming their commitment to national security, democratic values and the country’s continued progress.
Govt hikes high-octane fuel levy by Rs200/litre
Islamabad – The Federal government has decided to raise the existing levy from Rs100 per litre by an additional Rs200 per litre on high octane.
Sherry Rehman’s daughter Marvi Khurshid Malik passes away, condolences pour in
Marvi Khurshid Malik, daughter of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President and Senator Sherry Rehman, has passed away, the family announced.
PSL to go ahead without spectators amid austerity measures
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Sunday that Pakistan Super League matches will be played behind closed doors as the government moves to cut public activity during the ongoing regional situation.