‘They’re dying to settle. They want to settle so badly,’ says US president US President Donald Trump. Screengrab US President Donald Trump said on Friday evening that Tehran is eager to settle with Washington, adding that the US had paused negotiations to allow for the slain former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral processions, which…
Petition questions the legality of the proceedings initiated against him on that basis ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FFC) has fixed the disqualification case of PTI MNA Sohail Sultan for a hearing. A two-member bench headed by Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi will hear the case on July 8. The court has issued notices to the…
It was emphasised in the meeting that a two-pronged strategy must be adopted – short-term measures to provide immediate relief to farmers and long-term structural changes to cope with the adverse effects of climate change. photo: file ISLAMABAD: CropLife Pakistan has emphasised that if GM maize commercialisation licences are not renewed, Pakistan will fall further…
Quetta-Peshawar coach veers into ravine in Sherani, leaving several others injured QUETTA: At least 40 passengers, including women and children, were killed and several others injured when a bus plunged into a deep ravine in the mountainous Dahana Sar area of Balochistan’s Sherani district on Friday, officials said. The bus was travelling from Quetta to…
Basmati rice export is slowing down, with exporters shipping out 66,863 metric tonnes valuing at $76.861 million. The decline is attributed to stiff competition with India offering Pusa rice varieties that resemble Basmati at lower prices. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has suffered export losses of $1.1 billion due to the closure of the Afghan border,…
The United Nations flag flies at half-mast at the European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 13, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: The United States has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorism as Islamabad intensified its diplomatic campaign at the United Nations, highlighting the country’s heavy human and economic toll from…
MIAMI: Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16. Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but…
Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up the last two wickets to wrap up South Africa innings. Photo: AFP KARACHI: The PCB has allocated 1100 million rupees in its budget for players’ monthly salaries and match fees. This year, 45 cricketers will be awarded contracts across five categories. Players in Category A/B (Test and ODI) will receive…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.97 per litre for the next week, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum. Under the revised rates, the price of petrol has been fixed at Rs297.53 per litre, while HSD will now cost Rs309.50 per…
KANSAS CITY: Marcus Rashford said England were unfazed by the prospect of facing Mexico at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium despite admitting the World Cup last-16 clash was a tough assignment. Thomas Tuchel’s men fly south from their Kansas City base later Friday, bracing for the challenge of playing at the fortress-like home of the co-hosts….