Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Pakistan tells Iran Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are its ‘red line’: report
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18: Pakistan has conveyed to Iran that Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia would be considered strikes on Pakistan itself, a Pakistani official told Reuters, as this week’s missile strikes on the Kingdom heightened Islamabad’s concerns. “Our top civil and military leaders have conveyed to Iran at the highest level that the attacks on Saudi Arabia are attacks on Pakistan,” a Pakistani official told Reuters. “It is our red line.” Nuclear-armed Pakistan, which helped broker an interim deal last month in the war between Washington and Tehran, signed aRead More
Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final
NEW YORK, JUL 18: Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday as organisers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are trying to win a second title after their maiden victory in 2010. Organisers said they were “monitoring closely” the smoke that has choked skies over large areas of the United States. “There’sRead More
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs5.44, diesel by Rs31.05 per litre
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18: The federal government on Friday announced a fresh increase in petroleum prices, raising petrol by Rs5.44 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs31.05 per litre. The fresh hike has raised petrol price from Rs310.71 to Rs316.15 per litre, and diesel from Rs323.30 to Rs354.35 per litre. The Petroleum Division issued a notification stating that the new fuel prices will take effect on July 18 and remain applicable until July 20. The revised fuel prices were announced after the federal government enforced a daily review mechanism forRead More
CSS examination registrations more than halve in four years
ISLAMABAD: Official data from the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) revealed that registrations for the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination decreased by nearly 48% over the last four years, with 18,139 applicants registering for the exams in 2025 compared to 35,059 in 2022. The number of candidates appearing in the examination also declined from 20,262 to 12,792 during the same period. Despite the fall in applicants, nominations remained limited, declining from 239 in 2022 to 170 in 2025, The News reported. CSS is one of the country’s most prestigious competitiveRead More
Pakistan witnesses historic display of religious unity as scholars from all schools of thought offer prayers behind one Imam
KARACHI, JUL 18: Pakistan marked a significant milestone in its campaign against extremism, terrorism and sectarian violence as leading religious scholars and spiritual leaders from all schools of thought offered Maghrib prayers behind a single Imam at Jamia Tur Rasheed, Karachi, in an unprecedented demonstration of religious harmony and national unity. This historic demonstration was observed during an official visit to Jamia Tur Rasheed, organized by the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee and brought together eminent Ulema and Mashaikh, representatives of major religious seminaries and leaders from different faith communities. The congregationRead More