Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, says world needs message of peace
Says, ‘although we have different beliefs … we can live together in peace’ Pope Leo…
Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, says world needs message of peace
Says, ‘although we have different beliefs … we can live together in peace’ Pope Leo said on Wednesday that the world needs to hear a message of peace and coexistence, after United States President Donald Trump attacked him for a second time this week on social media. Speaking on his flight from Algeria to Cameroon…
China’s foreign trade posts strongest start in five years
GAC data shows total imports and exports value at $1.63 trillion in January-March period China’s foreign trade surged to a record high in the first quarter of 2026, signalling renewed momentum in the world’s second-largest economy despite a turbulent global backdrop marked by geopolitical tensions and slowing demand. Official data released by the General Administration…
Three civilians killed in Bajaur in Afghan Taliban’s unprovoked shelling across border: security sources
Pakistan Army responded immediately, destroyed the gun position firing from across the border An army soldier stands guard at a deserted entry point at the Friendship Gate, following the exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, at the border crossing between the two countries, in Chaman, Pakistan February 27, 2026. Picture taken with a…
OGDC announces major oil, gas discovery in K-P’s Kohat
Says discovery in Bazgai X-1 well in Nashpa block is producing 15,005 barrels of oil, 45.36 MMSCFD of gas per day Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik inaugurates commercial production from OGDC’s Baragzai X-01 well in the Nashpa block, Kohat, on Tuesday. Photo: APP In a major development amid the ongoing energy crisis, the Oil…
Atletico resist Barca comeback
Atletico Madrid held off 10-man Barcelona to secure a 3-2 aggregate win and a place in the Champions League semi-finals. Photo: AFP/FILE MADRID: Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday’s 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat. Lamine Yamal and Ferran…
Viral video of Pakistani envoy calling out Israel at UN is old, unlinked to ME conflict
Multiple users and journalists on social media platform X have been sharing a video since Tuesday, claiming that it shows Pakistani Ambassador Asim Iftikhar calling out Israel at a UN Security Council session amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East. However, the clip is old from September 2025. Pakistan stepped into the role of…
PSG into Champions League semis
Ousmane Dembélé scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 . Photo: AFP LONDON: Double goal hero Ousmane Dembele hailed his Paris Saint-Germain teammates for holding on under pressure and in difficult conditions to beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield on Tuesday in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final and reach the last four…
SBP opens formal banking to licensed virtual asset service providers
PVARA chairman terms it a foundational step in bringing virtual assets into the formal financial system of Pakistan State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed banks to open accounts for licensed virtual asset service providers, overriding a 2018 ban, as the country moves to integrate digital assets into the…
Iran says message exchanges with US continue, set to host Pakistani delegation
Field Marshal Asim Munir is received by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, Iran on Wednesday. — ISPR Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir landed in Tehran on Wednesday as part of the ongoing Mideast peace negotiation efforts. The Inter Services Public Relations said in a…
Pakistan begins preparations for 2nd round of US-Iran talks: Sources
JD Vance and Bagher Ghalibaf likely to lead their respective delegations once again Pakistan has begun preparations for a likely second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad to end a war that has crippled energy supplies and daily lives in the wider Middle East region, two government sources privy to…
