Iranian state media has reported that US navy forces operating near the Strait of Hormuz came under missile fire following a US military action against an Iranian oil tanker. Read More: Iran sends proposal for talks with US to mediator Pakistan According to Iranian reports citing an unnamed military official, Iranian missile strikes targeted US naval units after […]
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US blocks vessel heading toward Iranian port
The United States (US) Central Command has announced that it intercepted another vessel attempting to head toward an Iranian port, describing the move as part of ongoing maritime enforcement operations. Read More: Trump signals possible breakthrough with Iran talks In a statement accompanied by images of two ships, the command said the action was taken under what […]
13 killed in oil tanker, passenger bus collision on M9
Thirteen people were killed in a collision between an oil tanker and a passenger bus on the M9 motorway in Gadap, according to officials. A statement by Malir police said that the accident took place within the limits of the Gadap city police station. According to the statement, the passenger bus was travelling in the […]
16 injured in fire on coal truck and oil tanker in Zhob
ZHOB: At least 16 people were injured on Thursday when a fire broke out in a coal-laden truck and an oil tanker parked along the National Highway in Zhob. The blaze erupted suddenly, spreading quickly and affecting firefighters, drivers, and police personnel present at the scene. Read More: US seizes Venezuelan tanker, plans more oil interceptions Rescue authorities […]
Oil tanker returns to Karachi port tonight, port and tourism activities resume
An oil tanker will anchor again at Karachi Port tonight. The same tanker was earlier ordered to leave the port. Sources say technical or inspection issues caused its earlier removal. Now, those matters are resolved. The tanker’s return marks a step toward normal operations. Port authorities have reopened access for transport trucks. These trucks carry […]
Death toll from Afghan oil tanker fire rises to 31
The death toll from an oil tanker fire in Afghanistan’s high-altitude Salang Pass tunnel has risen to 31, an official said Monday, with dozens more suffering burn injuries. The incident occurred late Saturday in Parwan province, north of Kabul, leaving travellers on both sides of the mountain pass stranded. At least 31 people were killed […]
20 dead in bus and oil tanker collision on Multan motorway
MULTAN: 20 dead in bus and oil tanker collision on Multan motorway. At least 20 people lost their lives as a passenger bus caught fire after a collision with an oil tanker at Motorway-5 in Multan on Tuesday. According to details, the accident occurred at Motorway M5 in Uch Sharif near Multan where a bus […]
IG FC Balochistan awards cash prize to oil tanker driver for saving lives
QUETTA: Inspector General Frontier Corps Balochistan North, Major General Muhammad Yousuf Majoka on Tuesday awarded a cash prize to the oil tanker driver for his bravery and saving human lives. Oil tanker driver Sher Ahmed alias Faisal Baloch from Balochistan was invited to FC Headquarters to award him with a prize and appreciation certificate. Oil […]
Iran says it has warned US against seizing oil tanker
TEHRAN: Tehran said on Monday that it has warned Washington against making another attempt to seize an Iranian tanker that has departed Gibraltar despite a US bid to have it detained. “Iran has given necessary warnings to American officials through its official channels… not to make such a mistake because it would have grave consequences,” […]