World reacts to US, Israel attack on Iran, Tehran retaliation
Islamabad – The outbreak of conflict between Israel and the United States against Iran, triggered by joint US-Israeli strikes across Iran, has drawn frantic calls for calm as deep consternation spreads across globe.
Netanyahu says Khamenei ‘is no more’
Tel Aviv – The signs are growing that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “is no more,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement to the Israeli public on Saturday.
UN Chief condemns military escalation in ME, urges de-escalation
UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation in the Middle East saying that failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability.
Pak forces kill 352 Taliban operatives in ongoing operation: Tarar
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said Saturday that security forces killed 352 Afghan Taliban combatants, destroyed 130 posts, and captured 26 others during Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, launched in response to “unprovoked action” from across the border.
PM backs Saudi Arabia, Gulf states after Iran’s regional strikes
Shehbaz Sharif speaks to Saudi, UAE, Qatar leaders amid growing regional tension PM orders heightened security across country amid ME crisis Shehbaz Sharif directs evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran Says under leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir Armed Forces are performing their duties with national.
Pakistan knows how to defend itself against any aggression: PM Shehbaz
Afghan Taliban rulers says willing to negotiate.
PM visits residence of Shaheed Lt-Col Shahzada Gul Faraz
ISLAMABAD/MANSEHRA – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday visited the residence of Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz Shaheed in Mansehra, who was martyred while leading an operation against Fitna al Khawarij terrorists, to offer condolences to his family.
64pc eligible individuals have received payments under PM’s Ramazan relief package
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday announced the formal launch of the PM Ramazan Relief Package 2026, with an allocation of Rs 38 billion.
US deploys refuelers, cargo planes in Israel amid Iran tensions
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT – The United States deployed more military assets to Israel’s main airport and evacuated its diplomats from Lebanon on Monday, signaling a potential escalation with Iran just days before the two sides are set to resume nuclear talks.
3 FC men martyred as terrorists ambush ambulances in Karak
PESHAWAR/ Islamabad – An ambulance transporting injured FC personnel came under heavy fire from terrorists in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the martyrdom of three officials on Monday.

