Beijing’s reaction comes after US military launched attacks on military targets in response to downing US helicopter Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY China on Wednesday reiterated its call on Washington and Tehran to stop escalating tensions after the US launched fresh attacks on Iran. “China is deeply concerned” over the latest…
Gold and silver prices witnessed a significant decline on Wednesday in both global and local markets after a one-day pause, as fresh fighting in the Middle East dimmed hopes of a resolution to the US–Israeli war with Iran, heightening concerns about inflation and potential interest rate hikes. In the international bullion market, spot gold was…
Iranian missiles are launched, as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a U.S. base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, from a location given as Tehran, Iran, released June 10, 2026, in this still image taken…
Floating debt surges to Rs10.56tr on short-term borrowing to meet fiscal shortfalls KARACHI: Pakistan’s gross government domestic debt and liabilities rose to Rs58,089 billion in April 2026, reflecting a steady upward trend in public borrowing, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday. The total compares with Rs57,566 billion in…
Additional Secretary Shrines Nasir Mushtaq welcomes pilgrims, says Pakistan issues 737 visas to Sikh devotees LAHORE: Sikh pilgrims from India arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday to participate in the 420th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev Ji and the annual Jor Mela celebrations, marking a significant development in religious ties between Sikh communities of the…
Information minister says strikes were in response to recent terrorist attacks in K-P Pakistan carries out “precision strikes” along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border targeting militant hideouts, killing 26 terrorists in response to recent terrorist attacks in the country. SCREENGRAB Pakistan carried out “precision strikes” along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border targeting terrorist hideouts, killing 26 Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists…
ISLAMABAD: Sialkot has emerged as a key player in e-commerce trading, where 87% of Pakistan’s total trade transactions are made by Chinese tech giants alone, primarily driven by wholesale business. Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that the government was aiming to be the primary buyer of local innovative tech…
Masked men burn homes, torch vehicles as hundreds protest after video of attack goes viral A firefighter works to extinguish a fire in three cars parked on the street at Tigers Bay, during a protest after a knife attack on June 8 left a man seriously injured and prompted police to declare a critical incident,…
Revised business hours apply to standalone grocery, neighbourhood convenience stores Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chairs a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures. PHOTO: X The government on Wednesday extended a series of austerity measures until June 30 and allowed standalone grocery and kiryana stores to…
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chairman Ashfaq Paracha has urged the provincial government to make industrial development a central pillar of the upcoming Budget 2026-27, saying sustainable growth, employment, exports and revenue depend on a strong industrial base. He noted that K-P presented a budget of over Rs2.1 trillion for FY2025-26, including an…