Israel’s regional wars since Oct. 7 Hamas attack cost the country $138bn through April Under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision, Israel would gradually wean itself off its reliance on the massive military aid it receives from the United States. PHOTO: AFP The enormous costs of Israel’s multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to…
Actor argues husband’s comments were aimed at both genders as Alizeh Shah accuses couple of hypocrisy Actor Sarah Khan, wife of singer Falak Shabir, took to social media to defend her husband’s comments on women’s dressing, sharing her views on what she believes to be the true meaning of feminism. Khan’s remarks, however, received mixed…
People wave flags and shout, ‘Long live the pope,’ as Leo is driven in popemobile down Pope Leo XIV arrives to celebrate Holy Mass at Plaza de Cibeles, during his apostolic journey in Madrid, Spain. PHOTO: REUTERS Over a million people filled the streets of Madrid and one of its main squares on Sunday morning…
Caution lapse in Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act could disrupt foreign intelligence collection View of the US Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, United States. PHOTO: Reuters Two Republican lawmakers warned United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday of a potential intelligence gap, accusing Democrats of backing away from extending key…
Week’s summit likely to contrast to Xi’s first visit months after a meeting between Kim and Trump fell apart Chinese President Xi Jinping and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong Un shake hands at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 4, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS North Korean leader Kim…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to approve a development outlay of around Rs1,126 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27 during the upcoming National Economic Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Monday), according to finance ministry sources. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is likely to consider an increase of approximately Rs200 billion…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directs team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran The US government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, as Tehran followed up a wave of strikes…
Ministers from 21 member states of OPEC+, main oil producing nations, their allies, holding quarterly meeting online Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY OPEC+ ministers meet Sunday…
Both ministers agree that terrorist camps, drug production in Afghanistan ‘pose serious security concerns for region’ ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday signed agreements with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Kolokoltsev to enhance cooperation on illegal immigration, the repatriation of illegally residing citizens, and counter-narcotics cooperation. According to the Ministry of Interior, the signing took…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has revised petroleum product pricing, increasing kerosene oil rates while adjusting petroleum levy structures on petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD). According to official documents, Kerosene oil prices have been raised by Rs8.70 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs280.70 per litre compared to the previous rate of Rs272. Meanwhile, the…