Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Dar stresses upholding Islamabad MoU ceasefire commitments
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Saturday, underlined the importance of upholding ceasefire commitments under the Islamabad MoU and avoiding any actions that could further escalate tensions. The DPM/FM received a telephone call from Foreign Minister of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Kuwaiti, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. The two foreign ministers discussed the latest developments in the region. Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah shared Kuwait’s serious concerns regarding the continued attacks on its territory and expressed hopeRead More
Jordan’s army says shot down 10 Iranian missiles
AMMAN, JUL 18: Jordan’s army said on Saturday it had shot down 10 Iranian missiles with no casualties or damage, as Tehran retaliated against American strikes by pressing attacks on US allies. “Air defense systems… intercepted 10 Iranian missiles that had entered Jordanian airspace and were targeting the Kingdom’s territory (which) were intercepted and shot down,” the army said in a statement, adding that there were no casualties or material damage.
Terrorist killed as security forces foil major terror bid in Wana: security sources
RAWALPINDI, JUL 18: Security forces foiled a major terrorist attempt in an intelligence-based operation in Wana town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district, destroying an explosives-laden vehicle and killing a terrorist, security sources said on Saturday. According to security sources, a Fitna al-Khawarij terrorist was killed while five others were injured in the action. The operation was carried out after security personnel kept the vehicle under surveillance for three consecutive days, security sources said. They added the vehicle was targeted only after it moved away from a populated area, ensuringRead More
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