» Pakistan set to host US-Iran ceasefire talks on Friday
08/04/26 17:44 from GEO TV - Pakistan
US Vice President JD Vance, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. — Reuters/FilePM Shehbaz expresses hope talks result in lasting peace.Iranian president confirms Tehran's participation in ...

» Islamabad declares local holiday on April 9 and 10
08/04/26 17:16 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image of Islamabad's iconic Faisal Mosque in the federal capital. — Radio Pakistan/File The district administration in Islamabad has announced local holiday on April 9 and 10, ordering the closure of all schools ...

» How did Pakistan broker temporary truce between Iran and US?
08/04/26 15:11 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — Reuters/File Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East. On Wednesday, Prim...

» Global leaders acknowledge Pakistan's role in facilitating Iran-US ceasefire
08/04/26 10:21 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir review a passing out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul, in Abbottabad on April 26. — AFPLeaders from around world hail Pakistan's efforts.UN boss expresse...

» FM Dar blames Israeli strikes on Iran for fresh escalation in Middle East conflict
07/04/26 23:32 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses the Senate on March 5, 2026. — Senate of Pakistan/Facebook DPM Dar says Pakistan acts cautiously in mediation role.PM, CDF remain engaged in diplomatic efforts: Dar.Pro...

» China, Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
07/04/26 22:43 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Russia's Permanent Representative Vasily Nebenzya casts a vote during a United Nations Security Council meeting on a Hormuz resolution at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 7, 2026. — ReutersUNSC fails to adopt Bahrain dra...

» Missile strike in Sharjah injures two Pakistanis, confirms UAE authorities
07/04/26 21:20 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This representational image shows smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defences in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2026. — Reuters SHARJAH: Authorities in th...

» Army top brass slams attacks on Saudi sites, warns 'aggressions' risk ME peace process
07/04/26 18:18 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir chairs the 274th Corps Commander Conference at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on April 7, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/ISPRField Marshal Asim Munir chai...

» Islamabad reaffirms ‘unwavering support' for Riyadh amid Middle East tensions
07/04/26 19:14 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A police officer stands guard outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Islamabad, March 25, 2026. — ReutersFO expresses "deep concern" over Iranian attacks.Pakistan mourns loss of life during Iran attacks: FO.FO conveys Pa...

» IHC orders lawyer Salman Safdar's meeting with Imran Khan at 2pm tomorrow
07/04/26 13:11 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A view of the Islamabad High Court building. — Geo News/FileMeeting scheduled for 2pm on Wednesday, as per court orders.Two-member bench comprising CJ Dogar, Justice Asif hears pleas.Defence lawyer also seeks suspension of Bushra's...

» Karachi court orders SSGC to pay Rs30m over fatal gas explosion
07/04/26 11:53 from GEO TV - Pakistan
People walk through a hallway at a lower court in Karachi in this undated image. — Geo NewsLawyer says SSGC "ignored" repeated leakage complaints.SSGC denies leak, says claimant not its registered consumerNegligence by gas company ...

» PTI fields Bushra Bibi's driver as covering candidate for Murad Saeed's vacant Senate seat
07/04/26 09:58 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Murad Saeed and Bushra Bibi's driver Ghulam Badshah. —PID/Geo NewsAchakzai, Nasir Abbas propose Akhundzada Hussain's name.ECP issues election schedule for the vacant seat.Polling on Senate seat to be...

» Sindh govt issues circular barring schools from hiking van fares
06/04/26 20:13 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Students are seen commuting on an overloaded van in Hyderabad on April 23, 2024. — INP KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday warned of action against a hike in school van fares, providing relief to students amid soaring fuel pric...

» PTI announces rally at Rawalpindi's Liaquat Bagh on April 9
06/04/26 19:25 from GEO TV - Pakistan
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses a news conference in Islamabad, April 6, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Pakistan Tehreek-e-InsafJunaid Akbar emphasises right to peaceful protest.KP CM alleges govt's sole aim is silencing ...

» Step-by-step guide for motorcyclists to register for Rs2,000 Sindh petrol subsidy
06/04/26 17:17 from GEO TV - Pakistan
People on their vehicles wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, as fuel prices in Pakistan rise, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, April 2, 2026. — Reuters The Sindh government has opened r...

» Three Pakistanis injured in UAE port incident; PM calls for restraint
06/04/26 13:11 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defences in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2026. — ReutersFire at Khor Fakkan Port under control after debris fall.Inju...

» 'Islamabad accord': Iran, US 'receive plan' to end hostilities with immediate ceasefire
06/04/26 12:28 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2026. — Reuters Plan to be agreed on Monday, says source. Two-stage deal envisaged, ceasefire then final agreement...

» Explainer: What steps are Centre, provinces taking amid energy crisis?
06/04/26 12:29 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Workers wait for customers at a fuel station after the government raised fuel prices in Islamabad on April 3, 2026. — AFP As the US-Israel war on Iran drags on, global energy prices have surged, forcing governments to introduce eme...

» Parts of Karachi receive drizzle amid rain forecast
06/04/26 10:37 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Cloudy weather with tiny drops of rain seen from a car's windscreen in this screengrab taken from a video on April 6, 2026. — Geo News KARACHI: Drizzle was reported in different parts of Karachi on Monday as the Pakistan Meteorolog...

» Case registered against over 100 PTI workers after Karachi Red Zone protest
06/04/26 09:08 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Police officers arresting to activists of PTI during a protests against the price hike in petrol in Karachi on April 5, 2026. — Online24 including former PTI MNAs arrested for rioting.FIR lodged at Artillery Maidan police station.P...

» Israel carries out large wave of air strikes across Lebanon

08/04/26 18:13 - BBC News - World

» What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

08/04/26 17:36 - BBC News - World

» Israel strikes southern Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire

08/04/26 17:29 - BBC News - World

» Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

08/04/26 16:39 - BBC News - World

» Man fined after breaking into viral hippo Moo Deng's enclosure

08/04/26 16:33 - BBC News - World

» Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement

08/04/26 16:29 - BBC News - World

» Watch: Pro-regime Iranians gather in Tehran

08/04/26 16:29 - BBC News - World

» Watch: When will fuel prices go down?

08/04/26 16:23 - BBC News - World

» Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war

08/04/26 16:07 - BBC News - World

» Co-founder of Jalisco New Generation drug cartel pleads guilty

08/04/26 16:03 - BBC News - World

» Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan

08/04/26 13:15 - BBC News - World

» How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

08/04/26 10:03 - BBC News - World

» Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost

08/04/26 08:30 - BBC News - World

» Iran ceasefire deal gives Trump a way out of war - but at a high cost

08/04/26 08:30 - BBC News - World

» Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

08/04/26 08:24 - BBC News - World

» Oil prices plunge on US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

08/04/26 08:24 - BBC News - World

» What we know about the two-week US and Iran ceasefire

08/04/26 07:58 - BBC News - World

» Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller wins election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

08/04/26 07:33 - BBC News - World

» Top Australian soldier charged with war crimes to remain in jail on remand

08/04/26 07:24 - BBC News - World

» Oil slides after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

08/04/26 07:01 - BBC News - World

» Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but it comes at a high cost

08/04/26 06:58 - BBC News - World

» US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnap in Iraq, officials say

08/04/26 06:44 - BBC News - World

» Oil slides after US and Iran agree to conditional two-week ceasefire

08/04/26 05:45 - BBC News - World

» Iran ceasefire deal a temporary win for Trump - but it comes at a cost

08/04/26 05:45 - BBC News - World

» Oil slides after Trump agrees to conditional two-week Iran ceasefire

08/04/26 04:40 - BBC News - World

» US and Iran agree to truce; Iranian official says strait could open in time for talks on Friday
08/04/26 18:13 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/TEL AVIV/BEIRUT: The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan , suspending a six-week-old war that has killed thousands, spread across the Middle East and caused unprecedented disruption...

» Sri Lankan shares soar on broad-based gains
08/04/26 17:47 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Wednesday, led by gains across multiple sectors, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, which sparked a global rally. The CSE All-Share index rose 4.2% to 21,917.60, marking its best single-day per...

» Live: PM Shehbaz opening remarks at cabinet meeting
08/04/26 18:30 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The opening remarks of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the federal cabinet meeting on Wednesday are being broadcast. Business Recorder is telecasting the speech at its official Youtube channel. “On record, I would like to thank the lead...

» Warner charged for alleged drunk driving
08/04/26 17:44 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Former Australia batter David Warner has been charged by police for an alleged drunk-driving incident in Sydney, Cricket NSW said on Wednesday. Warner, who played 112 tests, 161 one-dayers and 110 Twenty20 Internationals, has continued p...

» Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
08/04/26 17:38 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire. Trump pulled b...

» India raises HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project cost to $8.6 billion
08/04/26 17:26 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: India’s cabinet approved an 84% increase in the project costs of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL) to 794.59 billion rupees ($8.60 billion), Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. Here are some more details:...

» Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, calls on EU action
08/04/26 17:01 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms. An op...

» Iran attacked Kuwait, UAE after strikes on its oil facilities: state TV
08/04/26 18:20 from Business Recorder - Latest News
TEHRAN: Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates after airstrikes against oil facilities on its Lavan island on Wednesday morning, state television reported. “Missile and drone attacks on the Emirate...

» India’s forex reserves sufficient, not a matter of concern, RBI governor says
08/04/26 16:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves are sufficient and not a matter of concern, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday, amid concerns that large capital market outflows could erode the central bank’s dolla...

» Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance
08/04/26 16:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS: President Donald Trump welcomes NATO chief Mark Rutte to the White House on Wednesday, as the war with Iran has pushed U.S. relations with other members of the military alliance to a crisis point. The Republican pres...

» Fed minutes of March meeting could flesh out how policymakers view war risks to economy
08/04/26 16:20 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: U.S. Federal Reserve officials knew at their March meeting that the U.S.-Iran war was going to send inflation higher for the year, but minutes of the two-day session to be released Wednesday afternoon may flesh out even furth...

» China’s foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties
08/04/26 16:14 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit North Korea this week, his ministry said on Wednesday, signaling efforts by the East Asian neighbors to revitalize ties that chilled after the COVID‑19 pandemic and the Russian invasio...

» Rupee gains ground against US dollar
08/04/26 16:29 from Business Recorder - Latest News
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» Copper leaps to three-week high on US-Iran ceasefire
08/04/26 16:01 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Copper jumped to a three-week high on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of a global economic slowdown as a result of the Middle East conflict. Benchmark three-month copper ...

» Palm hits two-week low as ceasefire drags crude oil down
08/04/26 15:58 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slid more than 3% on Wednesday,hitting their lowest in two weeks, as a sharp drop in crude oil prices following a U.S-Iran ceasefire deal weighed on the market. The benchmark palm oil contract for...

» India central bank opens up term money market for non-banks, companies to boost liquidity
08/04/26 15:54 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: India’s central bank said on Wednesday it will allow financial institutions, corporates and non-banking financial companies to access the term money market. Analysts said the move could boost liquidity and improve pricing of shor...

» Indian rupee extends rally, forward premiums slump as oil dives on ceasefire
08/04/26 15:50 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee gained for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, while forward premiums declined as a plunge in oil prices after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire supported global risk appetite. The Indian rupee ended at 92.58 per ...

» Indian equities soar as Iran ceasefire sparks global rally
08/04/26 15:45 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Indian shares surged on Wednesday as a plunge in oil prices after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire sparked a global rally, while the domestic central bank left rates unchanged as it assessed the war’s impact on the economy. The Ni...

» Vance says Trump is ‘impatient’ about progress on Iran
08/04/26 15:40 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BUDAPEST: U.S. President Donald Trump is “impatient” about making progress toward ending the Iran war and has instructed his negotiating team to engage the Iranians in good faith, Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday. Speaking at an...

» PTA approves Telenor–Ufone merger with strict conditions to safeguard consumers, competition
08/04/26 15:44 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) approved on Wednesday the long-anticipated amalgamation of Telenor Pakistan into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), but only after imposing an extensive set of conditions aimed at protecting...