Foreign Policy chief calls Pakistan a ‘regional power’ Kaja Kallas, Ishaq Dar co-chair 8th Strategic Dialogue Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas in Islamabad. PHOTO: Kaja Kallas/TWITTER ISLAMABAD: In one of the strongest endorsements by a senior European official, the top EU diplomat on Monday praised Pakistan’s…
Committee gives govt option to either withdraw concessions or extend to all airlines “This is serious injustice to the existing as well as the new airlines that may start operations in Pakistan,” said MNA Sharmila Faruqi. photo:AFP ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly standing committee on finance Thursday deferred approval of sweeping tax exemptions for Pakistan International…
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi foreign ministry said Thursday, in the first official contact between the countries since Tehran launched strikes against its Gulf neighbours in retaliation for Israeli-American attacks. “The call focused on reviewing developments in the situation and…
Paris Saint-Germain are through to their second straight Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal. Photo: AFP LONDON: Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesday. PSG exploded on the counter less than three minutes in…
. ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a significant constitutional petition seeking that women convicted in narcotics cases be sent home on probation instead of being imprisoned. A three-member bench led by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar and comprising Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, concluded the hearing after extensive legal…
Actor confronts cancer fears, drawing on personal loss to portray resilience and hope Photo: Angelina Jolie poses for pictures on red carpet for the premiere of “Couture”/Reuters Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie faced one of her deepest fears on screen for the French film “Couture” – being diagnosed with cancer. Based on the personal experiences…
A large number of citizens travelled on the Green Line buses from morning till night. PHOTO: EXPRESS LAHORE: Amid inflation fueled by tensions in the Middle East and a volatile international oil market, the free travel facility offered by the Punjab government as a relief measure for a month is benefiting diverse sections of the…
KARACHI: Foreign companies operating in Pakistan repatriated $172 million in profits during April 2026, marking a significant 42% increase compared to the same month of last year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The sharp rise was primarily driven by the financial business sector, which accounted for $72 million in…
Revelation lends credence to Russia’s longstanding claims regarding US-backed bio research abroad Former Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard testifies before a US House Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, March 19, 2026. REUTERS United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has claimed that the US has…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday remained highly volatile, reflecting its vulnerability to regional shocks and domestic macroeconomic uncertainty, and the benchmark index shed over 4,850 points, or 3.2%. A sense of nervousness prevailed since the morning as investors awaited the outcome of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East….