HOUSTON: Brazil forward Neymar will not travel with the squad for their second World Cup group game against Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday as he continues to recover from a calf injury, the Brazilian football association said. “He will remain in New Jersey to make the most of the final stage of his recovery, making use of the excellent…
CHAKWAL: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Thursday demanded a judicial inquiry into the killing of a nine-year-old Pakistani-Australian girl by the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) in Chakwal. Hania Ahmed suffered fatal shots after law enforcement officers in Chakwal shot at her family’s car last Wednesday. The onslaught also critically injured her 39-year-old father,…
Says a high-level committee has also been formed to devise a formula for petroleum products Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervaiz Malik speaks during an interview with Reuters, during the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Thursday that Prime…
Says Islamabad will stand by Iran as a brotherly and neighbouring country in all areas Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian of Pakistan’s continued support during the next phase of negotiations with the United States, saying Islamabad would stand by Iran as a brotherly and neighbouring country in all areas….
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. SCREENGRAB Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday warned that India was pursuing what he described as a strategy of “hydro-hegemony”, saying that at least 17 projects, including reservoir and river diversion schemes, were designed to alter the Indus river system drastically. In April…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its winning streak on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at a fresh high as positive macroeconomic cues and easing geopolitical concerns boosted investor sentiment. “Bulls extend their grip as optimism lifts the market,” observed Tooline Securities. The local bourse witnessed another bullish trading session today, with investors…
EU foreign policy chief says illegal settlements in West Bank undermine prospects for two-state solution Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar holds a press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (not pictured) following their talks, in Berlin, Germany, May 5, 2026. REUTERS Israel’s foreign minister said on Thursday that he was severing all contact with…
Calls for complete abolition of petroleum levy and reductions in diesel and electricity prices Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addresses the opening session as the party’s three-day congregation begins at the historic Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore. Photo: X LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday demanded an immediate reduction in petroleum prices and announced nationwide…
ISLAMABAD: Distribution companies (DISCOs) across Pakistan have introduced a redesigned electricity bill format, marking a significant step in the Ministry of Energy (Power Division)’s consumer-centric reform agenda. The new bill format has been developed with a clear focus on simplicity, readability and an improved consumer experience, presenting key billing information in a structured and accessible…
Stakeholders, mediators set to meet at Burgenstock for initial negotiations, says foreign ministry Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) and US President Donald Trump. Photos: File Switzerland on Thursday welcomed the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, noting that the stakeholders and mediators are set to meet at the resort town…