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News Desk QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said a woman who had been sitting with officials was allegedly on a suicide mission targeting Islamabad, as authorities foiled a major attack through intelligence-based operations. Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, the chief minister said terrorist groups were increasingly exploiting women by trapping and coercing them into carrying out attacks. He added that the woman had been assigned a target in Islamabad, but the plan was successfully thwarted by intelligence agencies. He praised the role of intelligence institutions, saying they had saved the country from a major catastrophe. Bugti…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iran’s military has warned that any renewed attack on the country would be met with “unexpected methods” of response, saying such a conflict would enter a phase the enemy cannot imagine. The statement was issued by Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia. He said Iran’s internal unity had strengthened during recent tensions and claimed that opposing forces had failed to achieve any of their objectives during previous confrontations. According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, Akraminia said on Sunday that countries following US sanctions policy against Iran would face difficulties in allowing their ships to pass…

News Desk KARACHI: The government has increased the price of jet fuel for commercial aircraft, a move that is expected to raise operating costs for airlines and potentially affect air travel expenses across the country. According to aviation sources, the price of jet fuel has been increased by Rs53.11 per litre. With this revision, the new price has reached Rs441.66 per litre. The adjustment applies to commercial aviation fuel used by both domestic and international airlines operating in Pakistan. Officials said the increase is linked to global oil price fluctuations and changes in the international energy market. They added that…

News Desk MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russian troops fighting in Ukraine were confronting an “aggressive force” backed by the entire NATO alliance, describing Moscow’s war objectives as “just” during a combative address at the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square. Putin has long used the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War as a central pillar of his political narrative, and the commemorations typically feature large-scale military displays and international participation. However, this year’s parade was significantly scaled down following a series of Ukrainian long-range strikes in recent weeks, prompting…

News Desk HONG KONG: A foreign publication has said Pakistan is gradually consolidating its position as a “middle power” in global politics, arguing that its diplomatic approach and strategic geography have helped elevate its profile in an increasingly fragmented international order. In an analysis published by Asia Times, the country was described as having strengthened its global standing through what it called a pattern of “balanced diplomacy”, enabling it to maintain engagement with competing power centers while avoiding exclusive alignment with any single bloc. The report suggested that such positioning was becoming more valuable as global politics shifted towards multipolar…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iran has warned that countries supporting a US-backed resolution over the strategic Strait of Hormuz could face “serious consequences”, including the possibility of restricted access to the vital waterway. The warning came from Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi, who said states backing the move “should not take the risk” of facing what he described as permanent restrictions on passage through the strait. The comments reflect Tehran’s position that any external pressure or decision concerning the Strait of Hormuz would be met with a strong response. Azizi suggested that countries including Bahrain could be among those affected if they…

News Desk CANBERRA: The Australian government on Friday imposed counterterrorism financing sanctions on the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its senior leaders “for their engagement in and support of terrorist attacks”. Announcing the sanctions, Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the BLA had carried out “violent terror attacks” across Pakistan, targeting civilians, critical infrastructure and foreign nationals, as well as the Pakistani state. She said the Australian government’s commitment to countering terrorism and violent extremism remained “unwavering”. According to Wong, the sanctions were intended to cut off financial support to terrorist groups, making it harder for them to…

News Desk WASHINGTON: An Iranian-flagged commercial vessel was struck in waters near the Strait of Hormuz and the Makran coastal region of Oman overnight, leaving at least ten sailors injured and five others missing, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency. The report said the incident occurred as a cargo ship, carrying 15 crew members, came under attack near Minab County waters before catching fire. Ten sailors were subsequently transferred to hospital for treatment, while search and rescue operations continued into Friday to establish the fate of the remaining crew members. The circumstances of the strike remain disputed. Iranian accounts…

News Desk RABAT: Atif Iqbal, Group CEO of High-Q Pharmaceuticals, was honoured with the Made in Pakistan Global Impact Award at a ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Rabat, Morocco. The award was presented by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Morocco Syed Adil Gilani in recognition of Atif Iqbal’s leadership and contributions to the pharmaceutical sector. Under his leadership, High-Q Pharmaceuticals has strengthened its position in improving healthcare standards, promoting innovation and enhancing Pakistan’s image in the global pharmaceutical industry. Atif Iqbal is also participating as a delegate in the Made in Pakistan Global Impact Summit Morocco 2026, being held…

News Desk RAS AL KHAIMAH: A Pakistani hiking guide has drawn widespread praise in the United Arab Emirates after rescuing a woman suffering from heatstroke by carrying her on his back across a कठिन mountainous trail for three hours. According to reports, 43-year-old guide Faisal Shalmani was leading a group of 16 hikers on April 25 in Ras Al Ashar village when he was alerted to an emergency situation. He immediately handed over his group to a fellow guide and reached the location within 15 minutes. By the time he arrived, the woman’s condition had already worsened due to severe…