World Israeli airstrikes kill child in Gaza despite ceasefire August 23, 2026 The Universe Two Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least two people, including a four-year-old boy, and wounded seven others on Sunday, Palestinian health officials said. One strike hit a…
Pakistan JI announces nationwide shutter-down strike over petroleum levy August 23, 2026 The Universe Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced a nationwide shutter-down strike after 12th Rabi-ul-Awal as the party’s protests against the petroleum levy entered their eighth day. Speaking at a…
Pakistan Fazlur Rahman criticises government over constitutional violations, political interference August 23, 2026 The Universe Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman has criticised the government over what he described as constitutional violations, military involvement in politics and worsening law and order in the country.…
Pakistan Karachi Red Line project gains pace as Sindh sets September 15 road deadline August 23, 2026 The Universe Construction on Karachi’s long-awaited BRT Red Line is gathering momentum, with the Sindh government setting September 15 as the deadline to make University Road fully motorable, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam…
Pakistan Asim Munir to visit Tehran as Pakistan steps up regional peace efforts August 23, 2026 The Universe Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday for talks with senior Iranian officials, Iran’s Foreign Ministry…
Pakistan Mir Raza murder Sindh govt seeks judicial commission over investigation August 23, 2026 The Universe The Sindh government has once again decided to request the chief justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) to constitute a judicial commission to investigate the murder of Mir Raza…
Business Petrol price rises by Rs3.81, diesel by Rs3.59 per litre August 22, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by more than Rs3 per litre, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division.
Pakistan PTI moves Supreme Court over alleged delay in founder’s hospital transfer August 22, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has approached the Supreme Court over the alleged non-compliance with its August 18 order concerning the medical treatment of the party’s founder, seeking his immediate…
Latest US-Iran conflict: New sanctions loom as Hormuz oil traffic stalls August 22, 2026 The Universe WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran are trading fresh threats as Washington prepares new sanctions against Tehran and oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, adding pressure…
Latest Pakistan, Syria agree to strengthen defence and security ties August 21, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Syria have agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence and security cooperation during a meeting between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir…
