US president says Qatar, KSA and UAE seek time for nuclear deal Warns of ‘large scale assault’ if diplomacy fail ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump said on Monday he halted a planned military strike on Iran after urgent appeals from Gulf Arab leaders, while warning that Washington remains prepared for a “large scale assault” if…
. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday condemned the drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying that deliberate targeting of nuclear facilities constitutes a grave violation of international law and that such reckless actions carry potentially catastrophic and irreversible consequences for human life. In a statement issued by the…
JAMSHORO: A clash between two groups of students at Sindh University during semester examinations left one student injured by gunfire and eight others wounded in violence on campus on Saturday. According to university sources, the confrontation broke out when students from rival groups came out after appearing in their exams and exchanged heated words, which…
. LAHORE: With increased indent by Indus River System Authority (IRSA) from the water reservoirs, Wapda’s hydel power generation surpassed 6,000MW, supplying 6,118MW to the national grid during peak hours last night, according to a statement on Monday. Tarbela Hydel Power Station contributed 2,332MW, with its fourth extension adding 1,095MW. Ghazi Barotha generated 1,160MW, Mangla…
Once the seat of political power, the historic village’s grand Qalla struggles for survival PESHAWAR: Sheikhan, a historic village on the outskirts of Peshawar, stands as a living testament to a glorious past that has largely vanished. Once renowned for its abundant irrigation water from the Bara River and the prized Bara Rice variety, believed…
ISLAMABAD: S&P Global Market Intelligence has identified Pakistan as the economy facing the highest macro-financial stress risk under a prolonged Middle East conflict scenario. This is part of the latest assessment of major Asia-Pacific (APAC) economies. The outlook projects Pakistan’s real GDP growth to ease to 3.2% in fiscal year 2027, with the balance of…
An Israeli naval boat intercepts the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza, in an attempt to deliver aid, at sea May 18, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a handout video. Global Sumud Flotilla/Handout via REUTERS Edhi Foundation Chairman Faisal Edhi alleged on Monday that Israeli forces had detained his son, Saad Edhi, along with other volunteers…
. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday held a meeting with a delegation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), led by its President Zou Jiayi, at the Finance Division. The minister appreciated AIIB’s continued partnership with Pakistan in supporting infrastructure development, economic reforms and long-term development financing. He thanked AIIB for…
Animal rights groups in Lahore allege activists are being harassed for raising concerns on stray dog killings The groups said the Lahore High Court had approved the TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release) policy in 2021 to control the stray dog population through sterilisation and vaccination instead of killing the animals. PHOTO: ASIF MEHMOOD LAHORE:…
Analysts said Pakistan’s external sector remained stable for now due to strong remittances and IMF‑backed financing support, but cautioned that a sustained increase in imports without corresponding export growth could revive balance‑of‑payments risks. photo:file KARACHI: Pakistan’s external account slipped back into deficit in April 2026 as a sharp rise in imports outpaced export growth, highlighting…