ISLAMABAD: Inflation rose to a near two-year high of 10.9% in April, driven by global supply shocks and the government’s decision to fully pass on higher fuel costs to consumers, in addition to raising petroleum levy, sending energy, transport and food prices soaring. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported on Friday that for the first…
Iran submits ‘revised proposals’ through Pakistan US president says he’s not satisfied with latest plans T WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/CAIRO: US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy if the United…
. RAWALPINDI: Papers postponed due to arrangements linked to peace-related developments involving Islamabad and international engagements will now be held today, Saturday, according to the revised schedule issued by the Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education. Controller of Examinations Tanveer Asghar Awan said the postponed matriculation Urdu compulsory papers will be conducted as per…
KARACHI: A theatre production titled “Begum Jaan” has been staged in Karachi as part of the Alumni Series organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi’s School of Visual and Performing Arts. Written by noted playwright Javed Siddiqui and directed by Alizeh Javed, the play features a cast including Alizeh Javed, Daniyal Naeem and Farzeen…
Mushtaq says he was ‘kidnapped’ from international waters, calling it a violation of international law Police officers watch members of the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels, intercepted by the Israeli Navy in international waters, demonstrating in the town of Ierapetra in the island of Crete, Greece, on May 1, 2026. Photo: AFP Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad…
Writers and artists from 80 countries worldwide attended the international cultural event The Pakistani delegation comprised Dr Shazia Anwer Cheema and Vikas Kumar, who presented their scientific papers, while Ch Hamid Mahmood and Agha Iqrar Haroon participated in the International Forum discussion. PHOTO: dnd.com.pk The III International Lazgi Dance Festival concluded in Khiva, Uzbekistan, which…
Israeli navy moves 168 flotilla crew to Greek boats; taken ashore safely by buses A Greek Coast Guard vessel transfers activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, at the port of Atherinolakkos, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS More than 100…
More worrying for Europe, the US has floated punishing NATO allies over Iran support. US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 3, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought Europe could navigate…
LONDON: FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over skyrocketing prices for the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom said high ticket prices for this year’s tournament reflected…
Oscar Piastri tells a Miami press conference that Formula One rules need a fundamental overhaul. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Formula One’s drivers on Thursday welcomed rules tweaks made on safety grounds, but warned that more was needed to improve the racing at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix. Speaking at an official news conference, most drivers said…