» PMD issues heatwave alert as temperatures likely to surge in parts of country
27/04/26 18:52 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A volunteer showers a woman with water during a heatwave in Karachi. — AFP/FileTemperatures likely to rise in parts of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan.Met Office advises public to avoid unnecessary exposure to sun.Upper parts of the cou...

» Parachinar Airport upgraded, reopens for operations after long closure
27/04/26 17:08 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This image shows terminal building of Parachinar Airport. — APP Parachinar Airport, located in Kurram district, has been reopened after a prolonged closure, marking a significant development for the region. According to official de...

» LHC sends petitions against Punjab defamation law to CJ after govt objection
27/04/26 16:37 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This file photo shows building of Lahore High Court. — LHC website/File Justice Anwaar Hussain of the Lahore High Court on Monday referred a set of petitions challenging the Punjab Defamation Act 2024 to the chief justice of the co...

» Pakistan, China ink MoUs to boost tea sector cooperation, agri technology, desalination
27/04/26 14:35 from GEO TV - Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari, who is on a five-day visit to China, witnesses signing of three MoUs between Pakistani and Chinese entities, Hunan, China, April 27, 2025. — APP First MoU inked for collaboration on seawater desalination...

» 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, KP regions
27/04/26 12:26 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Picture showing a Richter scale reading — ReutersTremors felt in Swat, Nowshera, Shangla, and Buner.Quake originates at depth of 170 kilometres.No immediate reports of casualties or damage. An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck Isl...

» Govt proposes Rs437m SDGs Unit despite no UNDP funding
27/04/26 11:13 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image of a person solving puzzle on SDGs board. — UN website/FilePast SDGs funding model questioned.Federal govt paid larger earlier share.Renewed UNDP role draws scrutiny. ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed ...

» 'Great people': Trump hails PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir for mediation efforts
26/04/26 22:13 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US President Donald Trump, and Field Marshal Asim Munir pose for a photo at the White House in Washington, on September 25, 2025. — X/PakPMO US President Donald Trump on Sunday showered praise on Prim...

» Pakistan to launch electric cart service at major airports
26/04/26 19:59 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A family ridding electric shuttle service at Saddar area in Rawalpindi, September 14, 2026. — Online The Pakistan Airports Authority has decided to introduce an electric cart service at major airports to facilitate passenger moveme...

» Pakistan's stance on Pahalgam false flag operation vindicated globally: info minister
26/04/26 18:05 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar adddresses press conference on April 26, 2026. — PID Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that one year after the Pahalga...

» Iranian FM meets Pakistan's civil-military leadership amid efforts to end Mideast war
26/04/26 18:28 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gestures during the meeting with the Iranian delegation at the PM Office, Islamabad, April 25, 2026. — PMOIslamabad tries to keep the US-Iran peace talks on track.Iranian FM leaves for Moscow after tal...

» FWO resumes work on Karachi's Red Line BRT, says Murtaza Wahab
26/04/26 14:19 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A view of the development work of Red Line underway with the help of heavy machinery at University Road in Karachi, April 26, 2026. — X/@murtazawahab1 Work on mixed traffic lanes handed over to FWO.Main corridor contract not awarde...

» Jirga calls for immediate, dignified return of displaced Tirah residents
26/04/26 12:52 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This representational image shows local officials and elders sitting during a jirga in KP on January 10, 2024. — Facebook@AssistantCommissionerUpperKurramLeaders demand restoration of law and order.Provincial govt urged to fulfil p...

» 'Won't be cowed': PUC Chairman Tahir Ashrafi heckled in London
26/04/26 11:56 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Allama Tahir Ashrafi pictured in this undated image. — X@TahirAshrafi Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi was heckled by a group of overseas Pakistanis apparently supporters of the Pa...

» President Zardari begins China visit with CPEC push as ties mark 75-year milestone
26/04/26 05:03 from GEO TV - Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari receives a warm welcome upon his arrival in Changsu, China, on April 26, 2026. — Screengrab via X@PresOfPakistanTrip centres on economic cooperation, corridor collaboration.Hunan official Hu Xusheng recei...

» Islamabad, Rawalpindi allow public and goods transport
25/04/26 23:26 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A bus moves past a security checkpoint along a road, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, April 19, 2026. — ReutersFaizabad terminal to remain closed until further notice.Au...

» Pakistan High Commissioner to UK Dr Faisal to relinquish charge
25/04/26 22:29 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Dr Mohammad Faisal gestures during an interview. —Reporter LONDON: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Mohammad Faisal, will relinquish his charge an...

» Pakistan's indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite launched, says ISPR
25/04/26 19:49 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan’s indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite is being launched from China’s Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center on April 25, 2026. — Facebook/ISPR/screengrab ISLAMABAD: In a historic achievement, Pakistan Space and Upper...

» Iran's FM holds talks with PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir amid fresh push for US-Iran dialogue
25/04/26 18:13 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gestures during the meeting with the Iranian delegation at the PM Office, Islamabad, April 25, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsPM Shehbaz, FM Araghchi discuss regional situation: PMO.Iranian for...

» President Asif Ali Zardari departs for five-day official visit to China
25/04/26 17:23 from GEO TV - Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari boards aircraft at Lahore Airport as he departs for a five-day official visit to China on April 25, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPresident will travel to Changsha and Sanya during his visit.Zardari to m...

» Pakistan among 10 countries home to two-thirds of world's acutely food-insecure: report
25/04/26 17:39 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This representational image shows a person arranges plates of food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, February 19, 2026. — Reuters ROME: Two-thirds of people facing food crises globally last...

» At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash

28/04/26 00:06 - BBC News - World

» Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?

27/04/26 23:13 - BBC News - World

» Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke

27/04/26 22:32 - BBC News - World

» Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks

27/04/26 22:13 - BBC News - World

» Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university

27/04/26 21:54 - BBC News - World

» Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks

27/04/26 21:26 - BBC News - World

» French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel

27/04/26 21:19 - BBC News - World

» Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board

27/04/26 20:52 - BBC News - World

» Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 15 on board

27/04/26 20:52 - BBC News - World

» Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children

27/04/26 20:39 - BBC News - World

» Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage

27/04/26 17:13 - BBC News - World

» Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover during shooting

27/04/26 16:59 - BBC News - World

» What we're learning about suspected Washington press dinner gunman

27/04/26 16:56 - BBC News - World

» How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier at the London Marathon

27/04/26 16:49 - BBC News - World

» Colombia offers record $1.4m-reward for rebel it blames for deadly bomb attack

27/04/26 16:42 - BBC News - World

» Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit

27/04/26 16:19 - BBC News - World

» Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall

27/04/26 15:26 - BBC News - World

» Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights

27/04/26 15:04 - BBC News - World

» Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record

27/04/26 14:44 - BBC News - World

» Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian

27/04/26 14:31 - BBC News - World

» At least 42 killed in Chad after water well dispute escalates

27/04/26 14:20 - BBC News - World

» Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks

27/04/26 14:19 - BBC News - World

» Remembering Raghu Rai: The photographer who showed India to itself

27/04/26 13:30 - BBC News - World

» The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas

27/04/26 12:09 - BBC News - World

» Another vessel seized off Somali coast as threat level increased

27/04/26 11:53 - BBC News - World

» Trade bodies say interest rate hike to hit industry, economy
27/04/26 22:57 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan’s trade bodies rejected the increase of 100 basis points in the key policy rate by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to 11.5% on Monday, expressing their disappointment over the central bank move and saying the decision would bad...

» 'Fake and frivolous': Pakistan rejects Afghan media claim of strike on Kunar university
27/04/26 22:50 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday rejected reports by Afghan media outlet TOLOnews claiming that the Pakistani military carried out missile or jet attacks in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, calling the allegations “blatant...

» SBP foresees moderation in economic activities in FY26, FY27
27/04/26 22:34 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has projected continued moderation in the domestic economic activities in the fourth quarter (April-June) of the current fiscal year 2025-26, limiting the growth prospects at around 3.75% in the year endi...

» Most Gulf markets finish higher, though US-Iran uncertainty keeps trade cautious
27/04/26 20:47 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Most Gulf stock markets closed higher on Monday, although uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran talks kept investors cautious and trading subdued. In the UAE, shares gained support after the announcement of a new national fund. Hopes for ren...

» Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz
27/04/26 20:39 from Business Recorder - Latest News
A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit the blockaded shipping lane at the heart of the U.S.-Iran co...

» Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall
27/04/26 20:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday Iran’s leadership was humiliating the United States and getting U.S. officials to travel to Pakistan and then leave without results, in an unusually abrupt rebuke over the conflict....

» Could Asia be the unlikely winner in the fallout from the Iran war?
27/04/26 20:27 from Business Recorder - Latest News
HONG KONG: Asia has been the most vulnerable region in the Iran war given its heavy reliance on Middle East energy, but it could turn out to be a major winner from several long-term trends this conflict is likely to accelerate, including...

» India rupee, bonds under strain on elevated oil; Fed guidance in focus
27/04/26 20:19 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: Indian rupee and bonds are likely to extend declines this week as oil prices remain elevated on fading hopes of peace between Washington and Tehran after U.S. President Donald Trump told envoys not to resume talks. Higher oil pri...

» Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests
27/04/26 20:13 from Business Recorder - Latest News
PARIS/SINGAPORE: Farmers around the world are facing the second surge in fertiliser prices in four years due to the Iran war. But with grain prices too low to cushion the blow from the deeper supply crunch this time around, many are reth...

» Mahindra Holidays' quarterly profit falls as geopolitical tensions dissuade travelers
27/04/26 20:08 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India reported a 43% drop in fourth-quarter profit on Monday, pressured by sluggish travel demand amid geopolitical tensions. The company, which operates the premier Club Mahindra brand, derives a significan...

» PM Shehbaz approves public attendance for PSL playoffs with key condition
27/04/26 20:23 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has granted approval for public attendance at all three Pakistan Super League (PSL) playoff matches, marking a major win for cricket fans across the country. The development comes days after the prime minist...

» Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets
27/04/26 20:04 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Two months since the outbreak of the Iran war, the charts below show how the economic toll is spreading beyond the Middle East, with emerging and developing markets facing rising inflation, growing fiscal strains and trade disrup...

» India central bank says expected credit loss rules for banks to be effective April 1, 2027
27/04/26 19:57 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India on Monday issues final rules for asset classification and provisioning by lenders, after a draft set of proposals was issued in October last year. The new rules, the RBI said, will come into effect from ...

» India widens banks' disclosure of offshore Indian rupee trades
27/04/26 19:51 from Business Recorder - Latest News
India’s central bank on Monday mandated that banks report ‌offshore rupee derivative trades undertaken by their group entities, to bring transparency to a market that has amplified pressure on the Asian currency. Here are the details: Ba...

» FM Dar discusses regional stability, bilateral ties with Canadian counterpart
27/04/26 22:08 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday held a crucial conversation with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, the Foreign Office said. The two leaders engaged in a comprehensive discussion on the lates...

» India bonds stall along with US-Iran talks
27/04/26 18:53 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: Indian government bonds closed little changed after coming under pressure during the trading session on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled a visit by his envoys to Islamabad for peace talks, sending crude oil p...

» Indian Oil Corp says diesel, gasoline sales up more than 13% in Apr 1-21
27/04/26 18:46 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: Indian Oil Corp’s , the country’s top refiner and fuel retailers, sale of diesel and gasoline has surged more than 13% during April 1-26, 2026, its head of marketing, Saumitra Priya Srivastava, said in a post on social media p...

» France striker Mbappe suffers hamstring injury ahead of World Cup
27/04/26 18:41 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hamstring injury, the LaLiga club said on Monday, weeks before the start of the World Cup. Spanish media reported that the 27-year-old France captain could miss the rest of Real’s season a...

» Bajaj Housing Finance posts 14% profit rise, margins under pressure
27/04/26 18:02 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BENGALURU: Indian non-bank lender Bajaj Housing Finance reported a 14% rise in quarterly profit on Monday, as strong loan growth helped offset narrowing margins competition in the home-loan market intensifying. Credit demand in India gai...

» Nickel hits near two-year high on Indonesia supply fears
27/04/26 17:56 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Nickel prices soared to their highest in nearly two years on Monday on worries about supplies from top producer Indonesia and shortages of sulphur needed to make the metal. Benchmark nickel on the London Metal Exchange traded 2.3...