US to end $4b in annual military aid to Israel by end of 2026: Trump
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that the United States will cease providing some $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel after the end of this year, in comments that reportedly caught Israeli security and financial officials off guard.
JUI-F condemns drone surveillance of Fazl’s residence
ISLAMABAD – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal) on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged drone surveillance of its chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s residence, describing it as a violation of the sanctity of his home, fundamental human rights and Islamic and traditional values.
Iran could use chemical weapons, Israel tells US, Gulf countries
DUBAI – Israel has shared with the US and Gulf countries intelligence that Iran is considering using chemical weapons against them, The New York Times reports.
Dar, JI delegation discuss fuel prices, measures to provide relief to public
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a meeting with a delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), led by Liaquat Baloch, to discuss petroleum prices and measures to ease the economic burden on the public, particularly low-income households.
ECP warns MQM-P of losing election symbol over delayed intra-party polls
ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a show-cause notice to Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) for failing to hold intra-party elections within the extended deadline, giving the party 14 days to explain its failure or face legal action, including possible loss of its election symbol.
CM Maryam gives officials 15 days to ensure province-wide cleanliness
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday gave the authorities a 15-day deadline to bring about a 100 per cent improvement in cleanliness across the province, expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of solid waste management companies.
Adrian Hamilton-Manns takes charge as PIA CEO
Islamabad – Pakistan International Airlines’ Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Adrian Hamilton-Manns as the Chief Executive Officer of the national carrier.
US open to role on Pakistan’s Afghan terror concerns: Rubio
ATLANTA – United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a press briefing on Saturday said Washington had “obviously heard” Pakistan’s concerns regarding terrorism emanating from Afghan soil, adding that “if there’s a productive role for us to play, we’ll play it.
Pakistan reports eighth polio case
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has reported its eighth polio case of 2026, involving a 13-month-old girl from Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Iran, US continue Doha talks as Tehran warns of wider war
TEHRAN – Iran and the United States continued diplomatic efforts to end their eight-month-old conflict on Sunday, as Iranian negotiators held a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators in Doha amid growing threats of renewed military confrontation.
