. ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to supporting diplomatic initiatives aimed at maintaining dialogue and advancing peace. He made these remarks during telephone calls with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Turkiye after US-Iran talks concluded in Islamabad early Sunday morning. In a statement, the…
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…
PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain took another stride towards the Ligue 1 crown on Saturday, beating Angers 3–0 to open up a six-point advantage over Lens at the top of the table. Lee Kang-in and Senny Mayulu struck first-half goals in Angers, with Lucas Beraldo bagging a third shortly after half-time to keep PSG on course for…
. LONDON: British lawmakers voted on Tuesday against launching an inquiry into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled parliament in statements about his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Starmer picked Labour veteran Mandelson for the top diplomatic posting in December 2024 and then sacked him last September when his…
Rangers personnel take part in joint operation against criminal gang in Rajanpur district. PHOTO: ONLINE RAHIM YAR KHAN: In a move to improve law and order, authorities have imposed a ban on sugarcane cultivation near roads and police check posts in the riverine (Katcha) areas of Rahim Yar Khan and adjoining Rajanpur districts. The restriction…
Pakistan repaid $2bn UAE debt via Saudi loan, totalling $2.5bn returned to Abu Dhabi this week The finance ministry officials said that Pakistan would pay the remaining $1 billion UAE debt on coming Thursday. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday repaid a $2 billion debt to the United Arab Emirates after seven years, further reducing its dependence on…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a turbulent start to the week on Monday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index came under pressure amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global markets, keeping investors cautious. In the morning, trading kicked off in a tense environment and by 11:34 am, the index lost 2,371 points (1.58%). A…
Australia captain Pat Cummins has admitted he is unlikely to be fit for the first Ashes Test next month. PHOTO: AFP MUMBAI: Australia’s Pat Cummins says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is his “new favourite player” after the 15-year-old sensation became the youngest and fastest to score 1,000 T20 runs in a 36-ball century in the IPL. The…
CJ emphasises that effective resolution of tax disputes is essential for strengthening public confidence Justice Yahya Afridi. Photo: SC website ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has emphasised that the resolution of tax disputes is essential for strengthening public confidence and improving governance. The top judge made the remarks as he chaired a consultative…
KARACHI: Senior American journalist and renowned author Fareed Zakaria has said that United States President Donald Trump would need to “give up something” to secure a deal with Iran to end the conflict. In an interview on Express 24/7 programme ‘Full Frame’ with host Fahd Husain, Zakaria said President Trump would want a deal that…