Next round of US-Iran talks ‘maybe, probably over the weekend’: Trump
Says he might come to Islamabad if deal is achieved, praises PM Shehbaz and CDF…
Next round of US-Iran talks ‘maybe, probably over the weekend’: Trump
Says he might come to Islamabad if deal is achieved, praises PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir once again US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One on his way to Virginia, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, April 10, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday that…
Rights groups, JI join hands against inhuman culling of stray dogs in Punjab
436,408 dog bite cases in 22 months, but govt shows little interest in resolving the issue A joint conference on stray dogs organized by Public Aid Committee of Jamaat-e-Islami Lahore and animal rights NGOs.JI Lahore Amir, Ziauddin Ansari advocate chaired the meeting. PHOTO: ASIF MEHMOOD LAHORE: Animal rights organisations and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Lahore on Thursday…
Karachi Kings sign Jason Roy
Karachi Kings have signed former England opener Jason Roy as a replacement for Muhammad Waseem in PSL 2026. The franchise confirmed the change after Waseem and Khuzaima bin Tanveer were called up by the UAE national side for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 fixtures in Nepal, leaving gaps in the Kings’ top-order…
Pm Shehbaz arrives in Antalya on last leg of his three-nation tour
Expected to meet President Erdoğan and other leaders on sidelines of Fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum Governor of Antalya Hulusi Şahin receives Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Pakistani delegation at the airport on Thursday as they arrives in Türkiye to attend the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday arrived…
NA panel terms rising HIV cases in country ‘alarming’, seeks detailed briefing
Committee also expresses concern over reported deaths, including suicide cases, in medical colleges MNA Dr Mahesh Kumar Malani. Photo: File The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) on Thursday termed the rising HIV cases in the country, particularly in Taunsa tehsil, alarming and directed that a detailed briefing be…
Domenicali urges Verstappen to respect F1
Domenicali urges respect for F1 amid ongoing debate over hybrid engine regulations. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali on Wednesday called on drivers, including the outspoken Max Verstappen, to “be respectful” of the sport but said changes to this year’s new power unit regulations needed to be made. The Dutch four-time world champion…
Saudi Arabia extends $8b support to Pakistan amid UAE debt repayment
A picture showing $100 bills. SOURCE: REUTERS Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced a $3 billion additional deposit to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and extended an existing $5b deposit, in a move aimed at supporting the country’s economy. According to the state news agency SPA, the financial support is intended to enhance Pakistan’s economic stability…
Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries ‘handful of tyrants’ ravaging the world
Slams leaders who use religious language to justify wars, urges ‘decisive change of course’ Pope Leo XIV waves as he boards a plane bound for Bamenda where he will attend a meeting for peace and hold a holy Mass, at Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport, in Yaounde, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. REUTERS Pope Leo blasted leaders…
Bayern Munich reach UCL semi-finals
Bayern Munich scored twice late on to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on the night and knock them out 6-4 on aggregate in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise earned Bayern Munich a dramatic 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, sealing a 6-4 aggregate victory…
Power minister apologises as LNG shock plunges country into severe load-shedding
Says shortfall is created once demand exceeds 16,500MW, adds peak demand reached up to 20,000MW in past 15 days Minister for Power Sardar Ayaz Leghari addresses a press conference on Thursday. SCREENGRAB Power Minister Awais Leghari on Thursday apologised to the nation for the widespread outages and load-shedding across the country, saying the crisis was…
