. Electoral moment: A woman casts her vote in by-election in Faisalabad. Photo: Online ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of the PML-N from Gilgit-Baltistan met with Federal Ministers Rana Sanaullah Khan and Engr Amir Muqam on Wednesday to discuss preparations for the upcoming general elections in Gilgit-Baltistan. The meeting held detailed consultations on the overall political…
ISLAMABAD: Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin and Danish Ambassador Maja Mortensen called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation. The minister highlighted Pakistan’s role as a responsible global partner and its efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation in times of geopolitical tensions. He noted…
. KARACHI: The Sindh government has taken a major step against land encroachments, illegal occupations, and public complaints. In the fourth meeting of a specially formed committee with Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lnjar in the chair, various measures to protect citizens, traders, and the business community from land grabbers, encroachment mafias, and illegal occupations…
Says, ‘although we have different beliefs … we can live together in peace’ Pope Leo said on Wednesday that the world needs to hear a message of peace and coexistence, after United States President Donald Trump attacked him for a second time this week on social media. Speaking on his flight from Algeria to Cameroon…
GAC data shows total imports and exports value at $1.63 trillion in January-March period China’s foreign trade surged to a record high in the first quarter of 2026, signalling renewed momentum in the world’s second-largest economy despite a turbulent global backdrop marked by geopolitical tensions and slowing demand. Official data released by the General Administration…
Atletico Madrid held off 10-man Barcelona to secure a 3-2 aggregate win and a place in the Champions League semi-finals. Photo: AFP/FILE MADRID: Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday’s 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat. Lamine Yamal and Ferran…
Field Marshal Asim Munir is received by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, Iran on Wednesday. — ISPR Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir landed in Tehran on Wednesday as part of the ongoing Mideast peace negotiation efforts. The Inter Services Public Relations said in a…
England captain aims to play three first-class games Ben Stokes plans to play a maximum of three first-class matches before England’s Test series against New Zealand in June as he continues his recovery from serious facial injuries. Stokes, who oversaw England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, underwent surgery in February after being struck by a…
Punjab Women Protection Authority also weighs in as clip of host, husband goes viral on social media Pakistan’s media regulator, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), has issued a show-cause notice to a private TV channel after a clip featuring host Fiza Ali and her husband went viral on social media. The notice followed…
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey on March 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Ankara was working to extend the ceasefire between the US and Iran, ease tensions, and ensure the continuation of talks, adding that Turkiye was hopeful of negotiations despite stumbling…