Gold prices increased in Pakistan on Saturday, tracking gains in international markets, while silver prices moved lower in both local and global trade. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold rose by Rs1,300 per tola to reach Rs476,162. The price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs1,115…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and dust storms at isolated locations in parts of Sindh on June 1, offering relief after days of intense heat across the province. The department said weather conditions driven by severe heat and westerly winds affecting northern parts of…
Trump criticises ruling, says he will transfer responsibility for institution’s operation and management to Congress A federal judge has ordered the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to remove President Donald Trump’s name from its building and branding and temporarily halt plans to close the venue for two years, dealing a significant setback…
Trump ‘to ‘only make a deal that is good for America’ with Iran, according to White House US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 30, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The US is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defence Secretary…
Officials said some containers from MV Popo fell into the sea following the collision In this handout photo, taken and released by Karachi Port Trust, a container ship sits docked at the Karachi Port in Karachi on May 29, 2024. Photo: KPT ISLAMABAD: The government launched an investigation on Friday after two foreign vessels collided…
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued fresh guidelines restricting the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from offloading passengers travelling abroad without valid legal grounds. The court has ruled that citizens possessing valid visas, tickets and travel documents cannot be stopped merely on the basis of vague suspicions or apprehensions. In a written order, the…
ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2026, Pakistan on Friday paid rich tribute to the invaluable contributions and ultimate sacrifices rendered by the “Blue Helmets” for the sacred cause of global peace. Pakistan’s association with the United Nations peacekeeping transcends six decades, reflecting our steadfast commitment to international peace….
A photo of Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai. SCREENGRAB QUETTA: Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai has expressed concern over the continued closure of the Chaman border crossing, describing the situation as unfair to communities whose livelihoods depend on trade and cross-border movement. Speaking at a public gathering on Friday, Achakzai,…
. India, New Zealand sign FTA, cut fruit tariffs, boost exports, ease visas, deepen economic ties.PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) is expected to approve a Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) worth approximately Rs1.5 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year during its meeting scheduled for June 3. The meeting, likely to be chaired…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday alleged that its Khyber Pakhtunkhwa president, MNA Junaid Akbar, along with several party lawmakers and leaders, was “arrested” by the Gilgit-Baltistan government and administration during the party’s election campaign activities ahead of the June 7 general elections in the region. In a statement posted on X, the party claimed…