PUBLISHED April 19, 2026 KARACHI: It has probably been said many times over the past few weeks, but it still bears repeating. The world is living through unprecedented times, in more ways than one. In trying to navigate a way out of the US and Israel’s war on Iran, we are charting unknown waters, boldly…
International Islamic University Islamabad goes online till April 24, exams postponed Pakistani flags installed in front of the President’s house, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, on April 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Several universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday announced changes…
Minister also noted that Pakistan had successfully repaid a $1.4 billion Eurobond earlier this month Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group’s annual spring meetings in Washington DC, US, April 13, 2026, PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has reached a…
Massive security deployed for foreign delegations as authorities brace for high-level diplomatic visits Pakistani flags installed in front of the President’s house, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, on April 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters Extraordinary security arrangements have been put in place in…
Alleges repeated adjournments have caused prejudice to the petitioner and defeated the purpose of interim relief Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi. Photo: File Bushra Bibi, wife of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, filed an additional application in the Islamabad High Court on Saturday seeking an early decision on her pending plea for suspension…
Large number of Eurasian griffon vultures spotted in Toba Tharo Lal, drawing expert attention Vultures sighting has drawn attention from wildlife experts, who described it as a significant development. PHOTO: EXPRESS NEWS LAHORE: Vultures facing the threat of extinction have started reappearing in natural habitats in Punjab, following conservation efforts by the wildlife department. According…
PM Shehbaz Sharif returns to Pakistan after three-nation tour. PHOTO: X Pakistan’s peace efforts amid the current regional and global situation remained the focus of attention during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s three-nation tour to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye amid tensions in the Middle East, the government said on Saturday. The prime minister’s tour consisted of…
A Lufthansa Airbus 380 refuelling at Frankfurt airport on July 12, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS The government on Saturday reduced the price of jet fuel by Rs23 per litre following easing tensions in the Middle East. A day earlier, the government had slashed the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by up to Rs32.12 per litre. Prime Minister…
LAHORE: The Hajj operation 2026 began on Saturday as the first flight carrying 160 pilgrims departed from Jinnah International Airport Karachi under the Road to Makkah initiative, state broadcaster Pakistan Television reported. The Sindh Governor, Nehal Hashmi, along with other dignitaries, attended the ceremony and saw off the Hajj pilgrims, saying that those given the…
In this file photo, a JF-17 Thunder fighter jet of the Pakistan Air Force takes off from Mushaf base in Sargodha, north Pakistan, on June 7, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the US last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel…