EU lauds Pakistan for heading off ‘full blown war’
Foreign Policy chief calls Pakistan a ‘regional power’ Kaja Kallas, Ishaq Dar co-chair 8th Strategic…
EU lauds Pakistan for heading off ‘full blown war’
Foreign Policy chief calls Pakistan a ‘regional power’ Kaja Kallas, Ishaq Dar co-chair 8th Strategic Dialogue Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas in Islamabad. PHOTO: Kaja Kallas/TWITTER ISLAMABAD: In one of the strongest endorsements by a senior European official, the top EU diplomat on Monday praised Pakistan’s…
Lahore bat populations declining amid urban growth, light pollution and public myths
Senior vet says bats are vital; they control mosquitoes and pests, reducing chemical use Eco friendly bats are vanishing from Lahore. PHOTO: ASIF MEHMOOD LAHORE: Urbanisation, shrinking green spaces, artificial lighting and widespread misconceptions among the public are contributing to a gradual decline in bat populations in Lahore, wildlife experts and biologists have warned, stressing…
Bilawal campaigns in Shigar on G-B election trail
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses an election rally in Shigar district of G-B. PHOTO: APP SHIGAR: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday launched his party’s election campaign in Shigar, pledging to secure constitutional, political and economic rights for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-‘B) and calling for greater local control over the region’s affairs and resources….
FM Dar calls for sustained ceasefire to prevent breakdown of understandings in call with Araghchi
According to Iranian media, Araghchi also holds telephone conversations with CDF Asim Munir Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: Files Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday stressed the importance of sustaining the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran to prevent any breakdown of existing understandings during a…
ICT imposes early closure for markets
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has announced new business operating hours under ongoing austerity measures, directing shops, markets and shopping malls to close by 8pm throughout the week. The revised notification, effective from June 1, 2026, also requires restaurants, grocery stores and event venues to close by 10pm, while several essential services have…
Rare vulture rescued near Rahim Yar Khan
Punjab wildlife rangers holding rescued rare vulture. PHOTO: PUNJAB WILDLIFE DEPT LAHORE: Wildlife rangers rescued a rare Eurasian griffon vulture from the riverine area along the Indus on Monday. The bird was subsequently taken to the Rahim Yar Khan Wildlife Park. According to officials, Rahim Yar Khan Wildlife Ranger Assistant Chief Mujahid Kaleem took the bird into…
‘Backrooms’ becomes biggest original horror film debut
LOS ANGELES: A24’s ‘Backrooms’, the big screen adaptation of a viral YouTube horror series, smashed several box office records with an $81.5 million North American debut, US media reported on Sunday. Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who created the ‘Backrooms’ web series as a teenager, the movie’s massive opening weekend haul is the largest ever…
Somali Pirates begin direct contact with families of abducted Pakistani crew members
Pakistani authorities claim that diplomatic efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the Pakistani hostages A screengrab of a video shows crew members of an Indonesia-flagged vessel held hostage by Somali pirates. KARACHI: Somali pirates have begun directly contacting the families of the ten Pakistani crew members who were kidnapped, it emerged on Monday….
Undav eases Germany past Finland
LONDON: Deniz Undav scored twice and set up another as Germany cruised to a 4-0 win over Finland in Mainz on Sunday in their final home warm-up before the World Cup. Handed a rare start with Champions League finalist Kai Havertzyet to join the squad, Undav terrorised the outclassed Finns alongside 18-year-old Lennart Karl on his full debut for Germany. Undav was…
‘Javed Iqbal’ returns uncensored on YouTube
KARACHI: After years of ban, delays and censorship controversy, ‘Javed Iqbal: The Untold Story’ of a serial killer has finally been released on YouTube in its uncensored form and viewers appear to be embracing it with fresh interest online. The film, starring Yasir Hussain in the lead role, has been receiving praise from viewers for…
