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US cargo aircraft carrying arms lands in Israel with renewed concerns of war on Iran
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (409+ words) ABU DHABI " The tensions in the Middle East on Monday rose amid renewed concerns of war on Iran, with Israeli media claiming that dozens of US cargo aircraft carrying ammunition and military equipment have landed in Israel with aim of…...
LESCO consumers pay nine different charges, taxes on 228-unit bill
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (224+ words) ISLAMABAD " Electricity consumers in Pakistan continue to face rising bills as Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) consumers pay nine different charges and taxes on a 228-unit bill. LESCO distributes electricity and manages consumer billing across five specific districts in the…...
Who trained Anmol alias Pinky as drug dealer?
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (343+ words) LAHORE " A major development has surfaced in the investigation of drug trafficking case involving Anmol alias Pinky as the police have claimed that she was trained in cocaine preparation by her former husband, according to officials. Lahore Police stated that…...
Inside Military Power Struggle Between Pakistan and India
11+ hour, 6+ min ago (893+ words) India enters the rivalry with overwhelming advantages in size, economy, manpower, and military spending. With a defence budget of nearly USD 86 billion, New Delhi spends almost eight times more on defence than Pakistan. India also commands one of the world's…...
Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus Service suspended amid employees protest
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (137+ words) ISLAMABAD " The Metro Bus Service in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been suspended due to a protest by employees, leaving many passengers stranded. The protest is being held against the dismissal of 150 to 200 employees, including women, whose contracts run until 2027. The…...
Time running out for Iran, Trump says as deadlock persists
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (280+ words) WASHINGTON " US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz was halted at Pakistan's request. He stated that the suspension aims to provide space for diplomatic efforts, with President US President Donald Trump emphasizing…...
Two US fighter jets collide mid-air during Idaho Air Show
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (162+ words) Two US Navy fighter jets collided mid-air during an air show in Idaho on Sunday, destroying both aircraft. The incident occurred near Mountain Home Air Force Base, approximately two miles from the facility. The planes, identified as EA-18 G Growlers,…...
KSE-100 drops over 1, 200 points in early trade
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (379+ words) KARACHI " The benchmark KSE-100 Index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange plunged more than 1, 200 points during early trading on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East triggered heavy selling across key sectors. At 9: 34am, the KSE-100 Index was recorded at 164, 366. 67 points,…...
Oil prices hit two-week high after UAE, Saudi Arabia report drone attacks
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (265+ words) SINGAPORE " Oil prices surged on Monday to their highest levels in nearly two weeks as stalled US-Iran negotiations coincided with a recent attack on a nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates. Brent crude futures rose $2. 03, or 1. 86%, to $111. 29 per barrel…...
Gold Prices in Pakistan Today " 24 K, 22 K and 21 K rates on 18 May 2026
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (219+ words) KARACHI " Gold prices in Pakistan stand at Rs476, 262 per tola (24-Karat) on Monday, with experts predicting fluctuations in today's trading session amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The rate for 10 grams of gold has dropped to Rs. 408, 317 today, recording a…...