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Saad Rafique Calls for Democracy in Political Parties Before New Provinces

LAHORE: PML-N head Khawaja Saad Rafique has stated that political parties should be more democratic before Pakistan goes forward in the process of establishing new provinces. Rafique gave the details while addressing a National Policy Dialogue on new provinces at a private university in Lahore on Saturday. He endorsed the concept of smaller administrative divisions but wondered if establishing new… Continue reading Saad Rafique Calls for Democracy in Political Parties Before New Provinces

World News

US Says Three Iranian Oil Tankers Destroyed in Strikes

M/T Kylo (also known as the "Noxen"), in the Gulf of Oman, on September 5, 2026. AFP

The US military reports that it has either destroyed or disabled three Iranian oil tankers after Iran attacked American warships. On Saturday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that the ships were affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The tankers comprised the M/T Downy, which was hit off the coast of Kharg Island, and the M/T Stark 1, hit… Continue reading US Says Three Iranian Oil Tankers Destroyed in Strikes

Pakistan

Two Suspects Arrested Over Alleged Assault of Youth in Karachi’s Defence

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with alleged assault of a young man in Defence Phase 8 of Karachi and lodged a complaint with Sahil police station. Police said that the suspects were identified as Malik Ibrahim and Waqar, and they were trying to get hold of other people who were allegedly involved in the incident. So far, two… Continue reading Two Suspects Arrested Over Alleged Assault of Youth in Karachi’s Defence