US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm

The United States has intercepted an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Saturday, a move that comes just days after US President Donald Trump announced a “blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United […]

Militants attack police vehicle near Afghan refugee camp in Bannu

Militants attacked a police vehicle near an Afghan refugee camp on Kohat Road in Bannu on Saturday, prompting authorities to order the evacuation of the settlement on security grounds. Police said the attack occurred when Deputy Superintendent Police Mufeez Khan was travelling from Township to Domel. According to officials, attackers hiding near the camp opened […]

PNS Khaibar commissioned as Pakistan-Turkey naval project advances

The second Pakistan Navy MILGEM-class ship, PNS Khaibar, was commissioned at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard on Sunday, marking another milestone in Pakistan–Turkey defence cooperation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who attended the ceremony as chief guest alongside Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, described Pakistan–Turkey relations as exemplary and emphasised the need for […]

Dense fog disrupts traffic, diverts flights in Karachi

Dense fog reduced visibility to near zero in parts of Karachi early on Sunday, disrupting road traffic in areas including Super Highway, Scheme 33, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Clifton. The conditions caused difficulties for motorists during early morning hours, particularly on major arteries and high-speed corridors. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the city recorded a minimum […]

The new agriculture frontier

Broad-based initiatives are urgently needed to improve environmental sustainability across the globe, especially in agricultural economies like Pakistan, which is a source of food security for several countries. In recent years, the pace and intensity of climate change in Pakistan have increased dramatically. Repeated cycles of devastating floods, caused by unprecedented heavy rainstorms and even […]