EU council chief hopes for US-Iran deal in call with PM

Expresses appreciation for Pakistan’s constructive role, says EU ready to support process in every possible manner Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L) and President of the European Council Antonio Costa. Photos: File European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday expressed hope for a US-Iran agreement during a call with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, saying the “world is…

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Adiala no-show amplifies talk of PTI’s internal rifts

ISLAMABAD: Questions are being raised once again about growing internal differences within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after not a single party leader turned up at the Adiala Jail to meet the party founder and incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday. The official meeting time ended without any leader arriving, even though the party…

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Dhaka sees ‘golden opportunity’ for ties

Bilateral trade below $1b as KCCI proposes direct flights, enhanced banking channels KARACHI: Bangladesh High Commissioner Md Iqbal Hussain Khan has stated that relations between the two countries are witnessing positive momentum, reflecting a strong commitment by both governments to strengthen bilateral ties, according to a statement issued on Monday. Speaking during his visit to…

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KCCI urges conservation as petrol hits Rs458

Chamber says global prices have doubled; calls for carpooling, limiting non-essential travel KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called on citizens to adopt responsible fuel consumption habits as petroleum prices continue to rise in line with global market trends. Sharing his views with The Express Tribune, KCCI President Rehan Hanif emphasised…

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Gold prices in Pakistan Today

At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY Gold rose more ​than 1% on Tuesday, recovering from a near one-week low hit in the previous session, ‌as hopes of a resolution to the war in Iran weighed on the dollar and eased inflation concerns as oil prices eased. Spot gold…

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