Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peace in call with Kuwaiti FM
Both ministers agree to remain in close contact as Kuwaiti FM lauds Pakistan’s efforts for…
Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peace in call with Kuwaiti FM
Both ministers agree to remain in close contact as Kuwaiti FM lauds Pakistan’s efforts for lasting peace, security Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on May 2 spoke with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah. PHOTO: MOFA/X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday spoke to Kuwaiti Foreign…
Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm strategic ties
The Turkish leadership expressed support for Islamabad’s constructive role in addressing regional challenges “Our main objective is the permanent termination of war,” says Dar. PHOTO: ANADOLU ISLAMABAD: FM Ishaq Dar met with Türkiye’s Ambassador Irfan Neziroglu, who called on him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to…
Steps on to execute refinery policy
ISLAMABAD: The government has become active again amid the US-Iran conflict, taking measures to implement the new oil refinery policy to make the country self-sufficient in oil supplies. The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is pushing the relevant ministries to resolve the General Sales Tax (GST) waiver issue. Owing to the GST concession, refineries and…
Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors survive
Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons is guarded by Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the game during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELE: The top-seeded Detroit Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination with an astounding comeback against Orlando as the Los Angeles Lakers…
War with US will ‘likely’ resume: Iranian armed forces
Rocket-powered projectiles being launched from mobile launcher. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iranian armed forces said on Saturday that it is “likely” the US-Israel war on the country will resume as “evidence shows the US is not committed to any agreements or treaties,” according to Al Jazeera. “The actions and statements of US officials are primarily media-driven,…
Airline resumes service as regional tensions ease
Resumption comes after approximately 50 days of halted operations triggered by the Iran-US conflict The first PIA flight to Europe in over four years arrives at the terminal bay at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. Pakistan’s state-owned airline resumed flights to Europe after a four-year ban was lifted by EU regulators. Photo: videograb KARACHI:…
Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a virtual meeting with South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo to strengthen trade ties, advance negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and enhance investment cooperation. Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul and senior officials from both sides also participated in the meeting. At the outset, the…
Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
Italy’s Jannik Sinner returns a ball to France’s Arthur Fils during the Madrid Open semi-final clash on Friday at the Caja Magica. Photo: AFP MADRID: World number one Jannik Sinner downed Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final, where he will face Alexander Zverev. The second seed dispatched promising Belgian…
Pentagon reaches deals with top AI firms
. WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said on Friday it had reached agreements with seven AI companies to deploy their advanced capabilities on the Defense Department’s classified networks as it seeks to broaden the range of AI providers working across the military. The statement excludes Anthropic, which has been in dispute with the Pentagon over guardrails on…
President witnesses signing of JVA, MoUs
SANYA: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday witnessed the signing of one Joint Venture Agreement and two memorandums of understanding between Pakistani and Chinese organisations, covering construction machinery, animal health and medical technology. The engagements are aimed at advancing practical cooperation in key sectors, a Presidency’s news release said. A memorandum of understanding was signed…
