Finance minister engages lenders, investors in Washington, outlining fiscal targets and economic priorities Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb shakes hands withDeputy Secretary at the United States Department of the Treasury Francis Brooke, on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, DC. Photo: X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a…
Leo, targeted by Trump, arrives from Cameroon after warning world is “ravaged by tyrants” Pope Leo XIV holds a holy Mass at Yaounde-Ville Airport in Yaounde, Cameroon, April 18, 2026. REUTERS Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with USPresident Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his…
Iran’s armed forces say Hormuz back under military control, cite US blockade’s ‘piracy’ Birds fly near a boat in the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026. Photo: Reuters Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners that…
Hania Aamir has drawn attention to herself again, and this time it's not under any controversy, but because of her latest post on Instagram. She shared a thought-provoking story that highlights women’s empowerment and voice through the words of legendary poet Maya Angelou. Taking to Instagram, Hania posted a story featuring Maya Angelou’s powerful quote:…
PM Shehbaz Sharif returns to Pakistan after three-nation tour. PHOTO: X Pakistan’s peace efforts amid the current regional and global situation remained the focus of attention during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s three-nation tour to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye amid tensions in the Middle East, the government said on Saturday. The prime minister’s tour consisted of…
Under new schedule, Urdu paper will now be held on May 2 in morning, followed by Geography paper in second shift The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi on Saturday issued a revised schedule for the postponed annual matriculation examinations. According to a notification, the exams were earlier deferred due to the US-Iran…
A Lufthansa Airbus 380 refuelling at Frankfurt airport on July 12, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS The government on Saturday reduced the price of jet fuel by Rs23 per litre following easing tensions in the Middle East. A day earlier, the government had slashed the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by up to Rs32.12 per litre. Prime Minister…
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices recorded another increase on Saturday in both international and local markets after declining on Friday, following a three-day upward trend in global and domestic markets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), in the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $45 per ounce…
Agreement provides for delivery of 9.6 billion cubic metres of gas a year, but actual flows have often fallen short Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar speaks during the conference ‘Energy Security in the World and Turkey: Risks and Solutions in Critical Minerals’ at the Sabanci University Istanbul International Center for Energy and Climate…
Global prices rise on weaker dollar, easing geopolitical risks amid potential Iran deal KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Friday, tracking a divergence from the international market where bullion extended gains on the back of a weaker dollar and easing geopolitical risks after signals of a potential Iran deal. In the local market, the…