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National

Pakistan Observes Defence and Martyrs Day to Honour Fallen Soldiers

On Sunday, Pakistan will be commemorating Defence and Martyrs Day to honor those soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty for the country and to honor those who served in the past. Indian troops were seen to cross the international border and attack the Pakistani territory on this day every year on September 6th. According to the… Continue reading Pakistan Observes Defence and Martyrs Day to Honour Fallen Soldiers

World News

US Envoys Head to Moscow and Kyiv as Russia, Ukraine Pause Strikes on Capitals

US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner came to Moscow on Saturday as Washington ratcheted up its efforts to get negotiations to stop the Russia-Ukraine war going again. On Sunday, the two US envoys’ first trip to the Ukrainian capital is expected. US President Donald Trump has stated that they are taking a proposal that will discuss the possibility… Continue reading US Envoys Head to Moscow and Kyiv as Russia, Ukraine Pause Strikes on Capitals

Politics

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