KARACHI: The vessel MV SELEN arrived at Karachi Port on Saturday, becoming the first Pakistan-bound vessel to do so following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after more than a month of disruption caused by conflict in the Middle East. In a statement, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) said: “MV SELEN, operated by NLC…
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaking at the Pakistan Policy Dialogue in Islamabad Photo: Screengrab ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for the United States to participate in the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings 2026, scheduled to be held in Washington…
US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran on Sunday April 12, 2026 in Islamabad. Photo: Reuters United States Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that intensive 21-hour discussions with Iran did not reach an agreement. He also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for a deal. The US…
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday stated that around 50 foreign journalists arrived in Pakistan for the “Islamabad Talks”. “Journalists from various countries, including China, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Germany and Korea have submitted visa applications to cover the talks,” he said while speaking to state broadcaster PTV. Tarar noted that yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister…
PUBLISHED April 12, 2026 KARACHI: Gold, in the subcontinent, has always been much more than just a metal you can buy and sell—it’s embedded in our social and emotional lives. It lives in velvet-lined boxes that smell faintly of stale attar and old wood, in musty bank lockers visited before weddings, in the quiet arithmetic…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. SCREENGRAB Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday stressed that the US and Iran should continue to uphold their commitment to the ceasefire as talks ended without an agreement. “It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to the ceasefire,” said…
PTI said the talks should help ‘advance the collective interests of the Muslim Ummah’ ISLAMABAD: Political leaders across the aisle have welcomed the talks, describing them as an honour and emphasising the need for dialogue. PTI, in a post on X, expressed hope for the success of the ongoing US-Iran talks in Islamabad. The party…
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) have agreed to maintain frequent interaction and structured engagements to effectively highlight and resolve pressing issues faced by the business community, according to…
ISLAMABAD: The NDMA on Saturday issued a rain alert for Punjab, K-P, AJK, and G-B from April 12 to 17. According to the NDMA, intermittent rain was expected in Punjab, K-P, AJK, and G-B, accompanied by thunderstorms, dust storms, and strong winds, with chances of hailstorms at isolated locations. “Rainfall is expected in Islamabad and…
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said "war is not an option" and welcomed the Islamabad Talks as a key opportunity for peace as US and Iranian delegations arrived in Pakistan. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Bilawal said the negotiations come after weeks of devastation, noting that the world is watching "with…