» Imran Khan tried to extend his favourite's tenure; Munir's merit proved right, says Sen Rasheed
09/04/26 04:32 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Former federal minister Pervaiz Rasheed addresses a press conference in this undated photo. — PID/fILE Former federal minister Senator Pervaiz Rasheed on Wednesday said former Prime Minister Imran Khan had planned to appoint his fa...

» Pakistan dominates world headlines over US-Iran ceasefire diplomacy
08/04/26 23:09 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan made headlines worldwide after Islamabad brokered a US-Iran ceasefire just hours before Donald Trump’s “hell” warning was set to expire. The international community breathed a sigh of relief on late Tuesday nig...

» US-Iran ceasefire: PM Shehbaz urges all parties to exercise restraint amid 'truce violations'
08/04/26 19:55 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PM Shehbaz Sharif addresses federal cabinet meeting on April 8, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo News Ceasefire violations undermine peace process, says PM.PM Shehbaz urges respect for two-week ceasefire deal.PM urges diplomacy to take l...

» PTI delays April 9 rally at govt's request ahead of US-Iran dialogue in Islamabad
08/04/26 19:09 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PTI workers wave party flags during a rally in Islamabad. — Reuters/FileLaw minister urged opposition to reconsider April 9 rally call.Barrister Gohar says party received message from PTI founder.PTI chief hopes US-Iran ceasefire w...

» 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...

» Is BTS losing its K-pop identity as it aims for a bigger world stage?

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» Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters

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» Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'

09/04/26 06:59 - BBC News - World

» Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal

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» Prosecutors seek Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest

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» Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest

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» Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour

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» He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case

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» At least 182 killed across Lebanon in large wave of Israeli strikes

09/04/26 01:54 - BBC News - World

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

09/04/26 01:25 - BBC News - World

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

09/04/26 01:15 - BBC News - World

» More than 100 killed across Lebanon in large wave of Israeli strikes

09/04/26 01:06 - BBC News - World

» More than 100 killed in Lebanon as Israel carries out large wave of strikes

09/04/26 00:50 - BBC News - World

» Israel carries out large wave of air strikes across Lebanon

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» Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

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» Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty

08/04/26 22:21 - BBC News - World

» Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome

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» Ships still cautious about using Strait of Hormuz as Iran issues warning

08/04/26 21:13 - BBC News - World

» Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45

08/04/26 20:21 - BBC News - World

» BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world

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» Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects

08/04/26 19:57 - BBC News - World

» Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message

08/04/26 18:07 - 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

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» Iran struck Saudi Arabia oil pipeline just hours after ceasefire
09/04/26 06:59 from Business Recorder - Latest News
RIYADH: Iran attacked Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline just hours after a ceasefire was agreed to pause the Iran war, an industry source told Reuters on Wednesday, hitting its only crude oil export route since hostilities began. Saudi A...

» Trump announces 50pc tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons
09/04/26 07:03 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that imports from countries supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50 percent tariffs with no exemptions, announcing the threatened duty in a social media post jus...

» Oil tumbles below USD100
09/04/26 07:06 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW YORK: Oil plummeted on Wednesday, falling below USD100 a barrel, on hope of the Strait of Hormuz reopening after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Brent crude futures settled USD14.52, or 13.29 perce...

» Canadian HC seeks govt support for JSM Power
09/04/26 07:12 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Tarik Ali Khan, along with representatives of Canadian firm JCM Power, met Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari and sought his support in facilitating the timely issuance...

» Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate
09/04/26 07:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that he believes China got Iran to negotiate a ceasefire in the war against Israel and the United States. The Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday that it welcomed the cease...

» Nabeel Awan made interim OGRA chief
09/04/26 07:18 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Nabeel Ahmed Awan, a grade-22 officer currently serving as Secretary of the Establishment Division, has been given the additional charge of Chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) with immediate effect for three month...

» Traders place large USD950m bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire
09/04/26 07:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Investors placed an approximately USD950 million bet on oil prices falling just hours before the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, the latest large wager on the direction of the world’s most traded commodity ahead of a major pol...

» Bahrain, UAE central banks announce currency swap agreement
09/04/26 07:22 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ABU DHABI: The central banks of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates announced the establishment of a currency swap agreement with a nominal value of 2 billion Bahraini dinars (USD5.3 billion) and a tenor of five years, the Bahraini cent...

» Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to avoid escalation: China
09/04/26 07:27 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BEIJING: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to avoid any escalation in their armed conflict, during talks hosted by China in recent days, Beijing said Wednesday. The neighbours and one-time allies have been locked in violent confrontat...

» ICT announces two-day holiday
09/04/26 05:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Thursday announced two local holidays on April 9 and 10, while Islamabad police placed security on high alert in view of the upcoming visits of foreign dignitaries. Accor...

» PTA drafts comprehensive licensing framework for MVNOs
09/04/26 05:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has drafted a comprehensive licencing framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), introducing a structured regulatory regime along with an initial licence fee of USD 1...

» The two-week ceasefire
09/04/26 05:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
EDITORIAL: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi expressed “gratitude and appreciation for Prime Minister Sharif and Field Marshal Munir for their tireless efforts to end the war in the region” on Musk’s X platform at 4:11am 8 Ap...

» Rationing without coherence
09/04/26 05:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
EDITORIAL: Pakistan has finally moved towards a nationwide energy conservation drive, but the uneven adoption of measures across provinces exposes a familiar weakness: policy without uniform execution risks diluting impact at precisely t...

» World Health Day: Kaspersky warns of ‘digital medicine’ risks
09/04/26 05:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: On World Health Day, a global cybersecurity company warned risks associated with the digitisation of healthcare and use of telemedicine during ongoing digital healthcare services provided by medical consultations. According to...

» Systems Limited: margins do the heavy lifting
09/04/26 05:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Systems Limited did more than grow in CY25—it grew better. Revenue rose a solid 19.1 percent year-on-year to Rs80.4 billion, but profit after tax jumped much faster, up 48 percent year-on-year to Rs11 billion. For an IT services company,...

» WPI prints the next CPI story
09/04/26 05:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The two-week ceasefire has, for now, taken some heat out of global energy markets. Prices are likely to remain relatively contained in the immediate term, at least until negotiations offer a clearer path to a more durable resolution. Tha...

» Gunmen kill 60 in northwest Nigeria
09/04/26 05:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KANO (Nigeria): Gunmen have killed at least 60 people across several remote villages in northwest Nigeria this week, local clergy and humanitarian groups said Wednesday, as the country battles a surge in insecurity in its mostly Muslim n...

» Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 112, wound 837
09/04/26 05:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BEIRUT/TEL AVIV: Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, even as the Iran-aligned group paused attacks on northern Israel and Israeli troops in Lebanon under a two-week U...

» Bhandara terms Iran-US ceasefire a positive development
09/04/26 05:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
RAWALPINDI: MNA Isphanyar Bhandara has welcomed the recently announced two-week ceasefire between the United States, its allies, and Iran, terming it a positive development achieved through timely diplomatic engagement. Bhandara commende...

» Six file nominations for vacant Senate seat from KP
09/04/26 05:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
PESHAWAR: A total of six candidates filed nomination papers with the Provincial Election Commissioner (Returning Officer) for a vacant general seat in Senate, said a press release issued here on Wednesday. Those who filed nomination pape...