Philippine president, Rubio discuss ‘peace, security’ in South China Sea

Hold talks on bilateral economic, security priorities as Rubio reaffirms US commitment to Luzon Economic Corridor United States Secretary of State Pete Hegseth shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington on July 21, 2025. PHOTO: AFP Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and United States Secretary…

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Pak wins Hajj excellence award again

Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf announced Sunday that Pakistan has successfully concluded its Hajj 2026 operations, securing the international “Labbaitum Excellence Award” for the second consecutive year alongside three global awards for its private Hajj scheme. Speaking at a post-Hajj press conference at the Pakistan Hajj Mission in Makkah, the minister revealed that…

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Middle East conflict and new global economic reset

Energy has become a weapon, supply chains are being redrawn and vulnerable economies like Pakistan stand exposed ISLAMABAD: The world economy is no longer passing through a temporary crisis; it is undergoing a structural reset. The Ukraine-Russia war first disrupted the global energy order, and the escalating Middle East conflict has now deepened that rupture….

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Style 101: Zehra & Khadija

Old wedding albums tickle our nostalgia like nothing else. Vibrant decor, elaborate mehndi rituals, exaggerated make-up trends, Dianna haircuts, bright shamoz and silk suits, cleverly worded tappay, and the fully flowered family car; we love and miss it all. And that is the reason why Lahore-based Zehra & Khadija Couture, a brand run by a…

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France’s Macron says French Navy boarded Russia-linked oil tanker

Tanker intercepted 400 nautical miles west of Brittany, suspected of flying false flag A French Navy personnel observes an oil tanker, subject to international sanctions and sailing from Russia, sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, in this handout obtained by Reuters on June 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The French Navy on Sunday boarded an oil tanker, named the Tagor, which was subject to…

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas arrives in Islamabad for high-level talks

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrives at the Foreign Office in Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIOPAK European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrived at in Islamabad for talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported….

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Budget 2027 & fiscal illusion

ISLAMABAD: The principal reason for low revenue collection in Pakistan is weak fiscal management and a policy framework designed to appease tax evaders while burdening the already documented sectors. In 2026, while the numbers have become astronomical, the underlying disease remains unchanged. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is still missing targets, relying excessively on…

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On Our Radar

Gul Khan Truck Art Established by Samia Ali three years ago, Gul Khan is all about promoting truck art, not only to new generations but also to international markets, through foreign diplomats and ambassadors that visit other countries and gift their loved ones and business associates with a token of truck art which celebrates Pakistani…

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Nearly 40k travellers offloaded in 2025

FIA says over the past 3 years, at least 377 reported deaths have occurred due to illegal migration routes ISLAMABAD: LAHORE The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded 39,786 passengers during 2025 under a lawful, intelligence-driven and risk-based screening system aimed at curbing irregular migration, dismantling human smuggling networks and protecting Pakistani citizens from exploitation abroad….

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