» Administrative issues cause major disruptions in flight operations
09/05/25 09:48 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Passengers wait outside Jinnah International airport after all domestic and international flights were cancelled in Karachi on May 7, 2025. —AFPIslamabad has seen the cancellation of 42 flights.34 flights cancelled in Karachi, 36 i...

» Islamabad says India fuelling regional tensions with false allegations
09/05/25 06:03 from GEO TV - Pakistan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Islamabad can be seen. — APP/File Islamabad has strongly denied the Indian claims that Pakistan launched attacks in Pathankot, Jaisalmer, and Srinagar, calling the allegations "baseless a...

» Erdogan calls Pakistan's inquiry demand 'valuable'
09/05/25 02:23 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gives a statement after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey, May 17, 2021. — Reuters Erdogan voices concerns over Pakistan-India tensions. He extends condolences to people and govt of Pakistan.Says ...

» Pakistan's strike will echo globally, no announcements would be needed: DG ISPR
08/05/25 23:53 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry are addressing a joint presser in Islamabad on May 8, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo NewsDG ISPR says no need for announcements when Pakistan responds.Rejects India&rs...

» British Council, Cambridge cancel May 9 exams in parts of Pakistan
09/05/25 00:02 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representatinal pricure of an examination hall in Karachi. —Deputy Commissioner South Karachi/ Twitter/File Cambridge International Education and the British Council have cancelled all exams scheduled for Friday, May 9, in Muzaff...

» Pakistan's J-10s brought down two Indian fighter aircraft, US officials say
08/05/25 22:12 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A Pakistan Air Force J-10 fighter aircraft. ReutersIAF spokesperson refuses to comment on Reuters report.US officials say F-16 aircraft were not used in shootdown.Pakistan army says it shot down five IAF jets, 29 drones. A top Chinese-ma...

» Pakistan-India: On the brink — but is there a way back?
08/05/25 21:24 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This village is half in India and half in Pakistan. In Pakistan it is called Chilhana; on the Indian side, it's called Teetwal. — IPS KARACHI: Just after the young couple arrived at Al-Sayyed Shabistan, a quaint guesthouse in Taoba...

» Pakistan reserves right to self-defence, PM Shehbaz tells US secretary of state
08/05/25 20:32 from GEO TV - Pakistan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif — Reuters/National Assembly PM Shehbaz condemns India’s missile, drone strikes.India’s attack violates Pakistan’s sovereignty, jeopardising peace...

» Pakistan army shoots down 29 Israeli-made Harop drones used by India
08/05/25 18:15 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A member of the Crime Scene Unit inspects the fragments, of what they say is a drone, after it was brought down, on the outskirts of Karachi May 8, 2025. — Reuters ISPR says India resorted to deploying drones after panic.Two more d...

» At least 40-50 Indian soldiers killed in retaliation along LoC following missile attack
08/05/25 18:36 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar speaks during a National Assembly session. —APP/File Forces given full authority to deliver effective and strong response.Information minister says India’s arrogance has been shattered....

» Punjab shuts down educational institutions for two days amid security concerns
08/05/25 17:03 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Student leave for their homes after school timings end. — Online/File Decision applies to both public, private institutions: minister.Rana Hayat says schools closure is temporary. Academic activities to resume as per routine on May...

» British Council cancels Thursday's exams in Lahore
08/05/25 13:58 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Students appear for Cambridge exams in Karachi.— X/File The British Council has announced the cancellation of all GCE, IGCSE, IELTS, and University of London exams scheduled for Thursday’s afternoon session across all Lahore ...

» How lethal are Israeli Harop drones used by India, shot down by Pakistan
08/05/25 15:35 from GEO TV - Pakistan
An undated image of a Harop drone. — Reuters/File The Pakistani military has announced that it intercepted and neutralised more than two dozen Indian drones that crossed the border since last night. Addressing a press conference on...

» 24/7 helpline set up for Hajj flight information
08/05/25 11:01 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pilgrims go around the Kaaba as they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 8, 2024. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has e...

» Flight operations resume at Karachi, all major airports 'fully operational': PAA
08/05/25 23:40 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Passengers wait outside at Jinnah International Airport after all domestic and international flights were cancelled in Karachi, Pakistan, May 7, 2025. — AFPAll airports across the country remain fully operational: PAAFlightRadar24 ...

» Indian aircraft assets that Pakistan Air Force struck down overnight
08/05/25 09:45 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Metal debris lies on the ground in Wuyan in IIOJK's Pulwama district May 7, 2025. — Reuters Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India have escalated dramatically following India's strikes across the border in the...

» DPM Dar says Pakistan, India NSAs made contact after missile attacks
08/05/25 05:33 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks to the media in this undated image. — AFPPakistan to decide when we will react, says Dar.DPM says India’s action not forgivable. He calls Turkiye “a very close brother&rdq...

» Thunderstorms expected across Pakistan as westerly system moves in: PMD
08/05/25 04:18 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A man walks on a road while covering himself with a sheet during a rainy day. — AFP/File The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rain, wind, and thunderstorms with isolated hailstorms across various parts of ...

» Every drop of martyrs' blood shed in Indian attacks will be accounted for, vows PM Shehbaz
08/05/25 01:47 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the nation on May 7, 2025. — Radio Pakistan India will have to face consequences of its actions, says PM.Premier salutes officers, soldiers for crushing reply to India.India committed grave m...

» Rafale jet downed for first time in combat by Pakistan, confirms French intel official
08/05/25 00:47 from GEO TV - Pakistan
An Indian Air Force Rafale aircraft taking off from Merignac air base, southern France. —AFP/File Responding to India’s cowardly midnight strikes, Pakistan asserted its air combat dominance by downing five retreating fighter ...

» Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?

09/05/25 06:30 - BBC News - World

» 'There is no truce': Ukraine's soldiers and civilians on Russia's ceasefire

09/05/25 06:25 - BBC News - World

» Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning for Catholic Church

09/05/25 05:58 - BBC News - World

» Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China

09/05/25 04:25 - BBC News - World

» Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'

09/05/25 04:02 - BBC News - World

» US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

09/05/25 02:55 - BBC News - World

» 'He's one of us' - Catholic Americans react to first US-born pope

09/05/25 02:46 - BBC News - World

» Mistrial declared in case against officer in fatal shooting of black motorist

09/05/25 02:33 - BBC News - World

» Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045

09/05/25 02:07 - BBC News - World

» US cuts aid to Zambia over 'systematic' medicine theft

09/05/25 02:01 - BBC News - World

» Pakistan and India trade accusations over drone strikes

09/05/25 01:05 - BBC News - World

» India reports strikes on military bases, Pakistan denies any role

09/05/25 01:05 - BBC News - World

» Watch Pope Leo XIV's first public address - in full

08/05/25 23:21 - BBC News - World

» Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses

08/05/25 22:38 - BBC News - World

» Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park

08/05/25 22:38 - BBC News - World

» Watch: Moment white smoke billows, signalling a new pope's election

08/05/25 21:20 - BBC News - World

» Shock as missing South African journalist's decomposed body found

08/05/25 20:32 - BBC News - World

» Israeli forces close UN-run schools in East Jerusalem

08/05/25 20:22 - BBC News - World

» Turkey moves to silence jailed Erdogan rival by blocking account on X

08/05/25 17:52 - BBC News - World

» Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University

08/05/25 17:28 - BBC News - World

» Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations

08/05/25 16:28 - BBC News - World

» Israel PM 'uncertain' over condition of three Gaza hostages

08/05/25 15:47 - BBC News - World

» Watch: Moments past conclaves elected new popes

08/05/25 15:00 - BBC News - World

» US judge blocks plan to deport migrants to Libya

08/05/25 14:04 - BBC News - World

» Smokey Robinson denies sexual assault allegations

08/05/25 13:06 - BBC News - World

» Ringgit, baht lead Asian FX lower as dollar firms on trade optimism
09/05/25 11:05 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Malaysian ringgit and Thailand’s baht led losses among subdued Asian currencies on Friday, as a firmer dollar weighed on sentiment, while regional shares steadied after a US-UK trade deal sparked hopes for broader diplomatic progress...

» Pakistan’s steel maker activates 6.4MW solar plant at Karachi plant
09/05/25 10:59 from Business Recorder - Latest News
International Steels Limited (ISL), a subsidiary of International Industries Limited, has completed and activated a 6.4-megawatt (MW) solar power project at its factory in Karachi. The listed steel maker shared the development in a notic...

» Global militaries to study Pakistan-India fighter jet battle
09/05/25 11:00 from Business Recorder - Latest News
A dogfight between Chinese-made Pakistani jets and French-made Indian Rafale fighters will be closely scrutinised by militaries seeking insights that could offer an edge in future conflicts. A Chinese-made Pakistani fighter plane shot do...

» Ukraine says Russia attacking its troops, despite ceasefire
09/05/25 10:45 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KYIV: Ukraine’s armed forces said on Friday that Russian forces had mounted multiple attacks on Ukrainian front line positions in the past 24 hours, with rockets, air-dropped bombs and raids on Ukrainian positions. Ukraine says Russian t...

» Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits near one-month high amid trade talk optimism
09/05/25 10:43 from Business Recorder - Latest News
TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hit near a one-month high as optimism on global trade talks lifted appetite for risk-friendly assets, and prompted investors to sell safe-haven bonds. The 10-year yield rose to 1.365%, its hig...

» Intra-day update: rupee remains stable against US dollar
09/05/25 10:29 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Pakistani rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar, appreciating 0.01% during the opening hours of trading in the inter-bank market on Friday. At 10am, the local currency was hovering at 281.50, a gain of Re0.02 against th...

» Mari Energies announces first gas discovery at Soho-1 well in Sindh
09/05/25 10:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Mari Energies Limited, formerly Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), has discovered gas production from its Soho-1 exploratory well in the Sujawal Block located in Sindh. The E&P, which is the operator of Sujawal Block with 100% wo...

» Economic Affairs Divion’s X account hacked, says spokesperson
09/05/25 10:13 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The X account of Pakistan’s Economic Affairs Division was hacked last night, its spokesperson said on Friday morning. In a statement, the spokesperson said that the account was hacked on Thursday night. “At present, any post made on X ha...

» KSE-100 rebounds after historic plunge; IMF board meeting adds to investor focus
09/05/25 09:54 from Business Recorder - Latest News
After declining a record 6,500 points on Thursday , the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong comeback on Friday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained over 2,200 points during the trading opening hours. At 9:40am, the benchmark ind...

» Trump met Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer on Thursday, Axios reports
09/05/25 08:36 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer on Thursday and discussed nuclear talks with Iran and Israel’s war in Gaza, Axios reported, citing two sources briefed on the meeting. The meeting ...

» Indian rupee likely to weaken more on widening India-Pakistan conflict
09/05/25 08:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee looks set to decline further on Friday, pressured by the widening conflict between India and Pakistan that may trigger increase hedging and speculative activity. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated that...

» Indian shares set to fall after India says Pakistan launched multiple attacks
09/05/25 08:26 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Indian stocks are set to open lower on Friday as investor sentiment is likely to take a hit after the country’s army said that Pakistan armed forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along India’s entire western ...

» China says it has full confidence in ability to manage US trade issues
09/05/25 08:22 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MALIPO: China has full confidence in its ability to manage U.S. trade issues, Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying said on Friday, a day before officials from both sides are set to meet in Switzerland to discuss the tariffs they have impos...

» Gold falls as US-UK trade deal weighs on safe-haven appeal; US-China talks in focus
09/05/25 08:17 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Gold fell on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the UK, dimming bullion’s safe-haven appeal, while attention shifted to U.S.-China talks this weekend. Spot gold fell 0.8% to $3,277.67 an ounce, as of 021...

» Bitcoin retakes $100,000 on global trade deal optimism
09/05/25 08:12 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW YORK/LONDON: Bitcoin topped $100,000 on Thursday for the first time since early February, bolstered by a wide-ranging deal between the United States and the United Kingdom in a sign that perhaps U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade wa...

» Dollar eyes weekly rise into US-China trade talks
09/05/25 08:07 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE: The dollar headed for a weekly gain on most major peers on Friday as a U.S.-UK trade deal raised hopes of progress in looming U.S.-China talks, while bets of imminent U.S. rate cuts receded after the Federal Reserve indicated ...

» Oil prices little changed ahead of Sino-US trade meeting
09/05/25 08:03 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Oil prices were little changed early on Friday after rising more than 3% in the previous session, as trade tension between top oil consumers U.S. and China showed signs of easing and Britain announced a “breakthrough” trade deal with the...

» Japanese stocks jump, dollar firms on trade hopes; bitcoin soars
09/05/25 08:01 from Business Recorder - Latest News
TOKYO: Japanese stocks jumped on Friday, supported by the dollar’s surge against the yen, after a U.S. trade deal with Britain fuelled hopes of progress in tariff talks with other countries. Bitcoin soared to the highest since January an...

» SAPM says issues facing KCCI to be resolved
09/05/25 06:50 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has assured the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) of addressing all their concerns. The SAPM assured this to the memb...

» Job opportunities: German embassy and SAP to launch training programme
09/05/25 07:26 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: The German embassy and German company SAP are working on launching a training programme to provide employment opportunities for Pakistanis in Germany. Speaking to media here on Thursday, Saquib Ahmad, the Country Manager for SAP...