Russian military transport plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29

An An-26 military transport airplane of the Russian Air Force taking off. — AFP/FileCommunication with plane lost at about 6pm local time.Search tea…

Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount

A woman stands in her brother's home, which was damaged by a strike, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Tehran, Iran, March 30, …

India's 'false flag plan against Pakistan' exposed by spy agencies

What could Trump achieve by threatening Iran's Kharg Island?

A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026. — Reuters A scrubby island in the Gulf that is roughly one-third t…

Sindh announces public holiday on April 4

An aerial view of the commercial district of the port city of Karachi on January 27, 2023. — AFP The Sindh government has announced a public holiday…

Rain expected in coming days as Karachi braces for a wet start to April

Dark cover of clouds on the skyline of Karachi ahead of rain is seen in this undated picture. — X@WajahatKazmi Karachi is set for a splash of rain o…

All accused acquitted in high-profile Umme Rubab Chandio's family murder case

An undated image of complainant Um-e-Rubab Chandio exiting a court. A local court in Dadu on Monday acquitted all accused in the high-profile triple…

Karachi police extend deadline for govt-approved vehicle number plates

A stack of fancy number plates placed together. — INP/File KARACHI: Karachi police have extended the deadline for installing government-approved veh…

Anti-Trump protests launch on 'No Kings' day in US

A demonstrator holds an upside-down American flag during a "No Kings" protest in front of the Lincoln Memorial, amid nationwide demonstrat…

Iran lets 20 more Pakistani ships through Hormuz, Dar calls gesture ‘harbinger of peace'

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar , shakes hands with Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in Islamabad, on May 5, 2025. Two ships to cro…

Eighth person charged in Shahzad Akbar home attack investigation

Former adviser to prime minister on interior and accountability Shahzad Akbar. — PID/File LONDON: A suspect, who hired the car which was driven to t…

Bank of America agrees to pay $72.5m to settle Epstein sex-trafficking suit

US financier Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry, …

‘Cuba is next': Trump hints at future target, raises stakes after Iran, Venezuela moves

President Donald Trump smiles as he delivers remarks at the Future Investment Initiative Institute's summit at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, F…

Intense thunderstorms light up UAE skies

A collage of screengrabs taken from videos of lightening strikes in the UAE. — Reporter DUBAI: A powerful storm system swept across the United Arab …

Blasts reported near Pakistan embassy in Tehran: sources

A view of a residential building damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 23, 2026. — ReutersBlasts occur…

Iran military may have received chipmaking support from China: US officials

Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants for ten days

Protesters attend an anti-US and anti-Israeli rally, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2026. — Reuters Trump claim…

Trump to visit China in May after Iran war delay

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the si…

No more school holidays: Punjab to resume academic session from April 1

A teacher takes a class at a school in Lahore. — Online/File Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced on Wednesday that schools acros…

UAE authorities advise prayers at home amid heavy rain

This representational image shows a person stands surrounded by flood water caused by heavy rains, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on April 17. — Reu…

FO condemns sentencing of Kashmiri leader Asiya Andrabi, two others by Indian court

Kashmiri women activist Asiya Andrabi. — X/@PMofAJK/FileForeign Office terms verdict grave miscarriage of justice.Concerns raised over due process, …

Tezgam derailment near Lodhran injures 25, leaves 8 critical as multiple bogies overturn

Police officials inspect derailed carriages at the site of a train accident in Nawabshah, as authorities assess damage and begin investigation. — Sc…

Dubai launches pet evacuation service for overseas travel

A repatriated Greek and her dog evacuated from Abu Dhabi arrive at the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport amid the US-Israeli conflict with…

Pakistan acting as main go-between in Trump's Iran crisis: report

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US President Donald Trump, and Field Marshal Asim Munir pose for a photo at the White House in Washington, on Septemb…

Ukraine hits major Russian oil port near Finland

This handout satellite image taken on March 23, 2026 by Planet Labs PBC shows smoke rising from the Russian oil terminal at Primorsk, the most impor…

Cuba restores power grid after latest blackout

People walk on a street without electricity during a nation wide blackout in Havana on March 21, 2026. — AFP HAVANA: Cuba's power grid was resto…

Nation marks Pakistan Day without parade amid Middle East-linked austerity measures

Change of guard ceremony being held at the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal in Lahore with Pakistan Air Force contingent taking over the duties, Lahore, Pu…

Imran Khan undergoes third eye procedure at Pims

PTI founder Imran Khan leaves after appearing in the Supreme Court in Islamabad on July 24, 2023. — AFPPTI leader brought to Pims with his consent, …

Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump's control

Eergency personnel work at the site of a strike on a residential building, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 16, 2026. …

On World Water Day, President Zardari urges India to restore IWT's full implementation

India’s actions disrupted data-sharing, impeded mechanisms: Zardari.Adds such conduct threatens food security and millions’ livelihoods.New Delhi p…

Qatar helicopter crashes after technical malfunction': ministry

The Qatari flag is seen at a park near Doha Corniche, in Doha, Qatar February 17, 2018. — Reuters Rescuers were searching for the crew and passenger…

Trump warns of replacing TSA with ICE agents amid funding deadlock

US President Donald Trump gestures as he attends a roundtable discussion on the day he announced an aid package for farmers, at the White House in W…

Timeline: Trump and aides offer shifting reasons for Iran war

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media, flanked by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as he departs the White House for Florida, in Washingto…

Mideast war forces Nato to shift Iraq mission to Europe

Banners displaying the Nato logo are placed at the entrance of new Nato headquarters during the move to the new building, in Brussels, Belgium April…

PM Shehbaz rejects summary to hike fuel prices amid Eid ul Fitr

PM Shehbaz addressing nation on March 20, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo News Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that petrol and diesel p…

KPC demands withdrawal of case against journalist Nadir Khan

Journalist Nadir Khan pose for a photo in this undated image. —Facebook@nadir.khan.980967 The Karachi Press Club has strongly condemned the registra…

F-35 hit by suspected Iranian fire marks first reported strike on US aircraft

An Israeli F-35 fighter jet in mid-flight during operations.—X@IDF Aircraft landed safely at a US base; pilot reported in stable condition.Comes am…

Moderate to heavy rain lashes parts of Karachi on second consecutive day

This image shows parts of Karachi receiving rainfall. — Geo News Moderate to heavy rain lashed parts of Karachi on the second consecutive day on Thu…

US approves potential $4.5bn missile defence system sale to UAE

This representational image shows a Terminal High Altitude Area Defence interceptor is launched during a successful intercept test, in this undated …

Tehran vows attacks on Gulf oil and gas targets after Israel hits Iranian energy sites

A drone view shows the Portuguese flagged oil and chemical tanker ship CB Pacific docked at the Moran Shipping Agencies’ Citgo Petroleum Quincy/Brai…

Third Pakistani killed in UAE identified; body to be repatriated to Peshawar

Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media offic…

Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' as US pressure mounts

US President Donald Trump, VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio pictured during a meeting at Oval Office. — AFP Cuba's leader on Tuesd…

Top MQM-P leader demands PM reinstate Kamran Tessori as Sindh governor

This collage shows from left to right Kamran Tessori, PM Shehbaz Sharif and Dr Farooq Sattar. — PID/Facebook@TeamKTessori/dfsmqmFarooq Sattar urges …

With Larijani no more, Iran loses legacy of strategic leadership in its national security, diplomacy

Iranian security chief Ali Larijani talks to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , in this undated picture. — www.iranintl.comTop adviser to Khame…

Eid ul Fitr: Petition filed in IHC seeking early announcement of Shawwal moon sighting

A representational image showing the moon rising over the giant Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. — AFP/File As preparations for Eid ul Fitr gain momentum…

Americans' support for Palestinians rises: survey

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, Octobe…

Pakistan supports UNAMA renewal, warns of growing terrorism from Afghan soil

Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to UN Ambassador Usman Jadoon. — X/@PakistanUN_NY/File Jadoon warns of ‘exponential rise’ in terrorism …

Eight women die, 80 hurt as Rahim Yar Khan shop roof collapses during BISP cash payout

Women align in queues to receive financial aid under the Benazir Income Support Programme, in Peshawar on September 19, 2024.— AFPFive individuals n…

Chaudhry Sugar Mills case: Court approves closure of NAB probe against Nawaz, Maryam

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif gestures to supporters as his daughter Maryam Nawaz looks on during party's workers convention in Islamabad o…

Ten dead in India hospital fire

SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha state's Cuttack city, India, March 16, 2026. — X/@ndtv NEW DELHI: A fire at a government-run hospital…

Reactions to Trump's call for help to secure Strait of Hormuz

UK PM Keir Starmer, US President Donald Trump and Australian PM Anthony Albanese. — Reuters/File US President Donald Trump called on allies over the…

WATCH: Netanyahu posts video in response to rumours that he is dead

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts at a cafe, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 15, 2026, in this screen gra…