Canada’s Liberals clinch majority, solidifying Carney’s leadership until 2029 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. PHOTO: REUTERS Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday, a win that he has said will help him deal more effectively with the trade war started by US President Donald Trump. It will…
In separate telephone calls, EU and Canada agree to maintain close contact with Pakistan Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand (L), Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (M), European Union HRVP Kaja Kallas (R). European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand have praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating US-Iran peace efforts during separate…
Submits call attention notice in upper house, asks IT minister when licences will be issued ISLAMABAD: Prolonged delay in issuing licences for satellite-based internet services will be debated in the Senate as a senator has submitted a call attention notice seeking explanation from the federal minister for information technology. “I would like to draw the…
Although original context of the video could not be conclusively determined, it was traced as far back as May 2022 Video claiming it shows US Navy ships blocking the Strait of Hormuz is old. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Multiple people were sharing a video on social media platform X since Monday, claiming it shows US Navy ships…
Range of explosive materials recovered, including suicide jackets, detonators, safety fuse wire, prohibited stickers LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Tuesday arrested 16 suspected terrorists, including a suicide bomber, during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across multiple cities in Punjab, a CTD spokesperson said. According to the spokesperson, a total of 113 IBOs were carried…
Decline was largely driven by a 23% month-on-month drop in Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) sales Indus Motor CEO has pleaded for rationalising the tax structure for locally manufactured vehicles to create a level playing field with the imported used cars. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s car sales clocked in at 15,531 units in March 2026,…
Broad-based rally fuelled by de-escalation hopes as investors turn optimistic about global peace KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a distinctly bullish note as a renewed whisper of global calm set the tone for trading on Tuesday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged sharply in early hours, reflecting a wave of optimism among investors….
Rally aims to show PTI founder can moblise large-scale political activity, says Afridi Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: On the directions of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government plans to hold what its Chief Minister Sohail Afridi calls “grand public rally” in Mardan coming Sunday to show support to…
Strong dollar, inflation fears hit bullion; US-Iran talks collapse also weighs in At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday, tracking losses in the international market, as a stronger US dollar and renewed inflation concerns dampened investor sentiment following the collapse of…
Calls for sovereignty, rule of law, balanced development during UAE, Spain engagements Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on April 14, 2026. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal to promote peace and stability…