JD Vance says ’21-hour US-Iran talks end without agreement’, credits Pakistan for efforts

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. SCREENGRAB Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday stressed that the US and Iran should continue to uphold their commitment to the ceasefire as talks ended without an agreement. “It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to the ceasefire,” said…

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Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French author of graphic novel ‘Persepolis’, dies aged 56

She also designed nine-metre wool triptych ⁠for Paris 2024 Olympics, showing athletes competing around Eiffel Tower French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi poses in front of the Olympic tapestry in Paris, France, March 12, 2024. Photo: Reuters Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French artist, filmmaker and author of the autobiographical graphic novel “Persepolis”, has died aged 56, French President…

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UAE’s Kemyion acquires BASF Pakistan

CCP says Kemyion not operational in Pakistan, transaction won’t affect market concentration ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of 100% shareholding of BASF Pakistan (Private) Limited by UAE-based Kemyion Chemical Solutions Trading FZCO following a Phase-I review under the Competition Act, 2010, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. Kemyion…

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AJK president lauds Joe Biden for urging India to restore people’s rights in IOJ&K

US former vice president has said restrictions on dissent, such as preventing peaceful protests, weaken democracy. US democratic presidential nominee and former US Vice President Joe Biden has asked Delhi to take all necessary steps to restore rights of all the people of Kashmir. PHOTO: FILE MUZAFFARABAD: While welcoming US Democratic presidential nominee and former…

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Key cricketers’ contracts being put on hold

Pakistan were in action against Australia. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Several star cricketers may have their central contracts placed on hold due to non-participation in domestic first-class matches.  In this regard, PCB Director High Performance Aaqib Javedstated that even in previous contracts, it was mandatory for players to participate in first-class cricket, but this was not properly implemented. He emphasized…

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IRGC hits US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain in retaliation for drone attacks in latest Gulf flare-up

IRGC says it launched ballistic missiles at American military installations in the region, Tasnim News reports An Iranian missile launcher. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it struck “enemy bases” in Kuwait and Bahrain after US drones attacked sites on Iranian territory, Tasnim News reported on Saturday. The IRGC’s Aerospace Force…

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PSX drops over 2,400 points on war fears

Oil price spikes on Trump’s “hell for Iran” threat, Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen selling pressure KARACHI: War-driven uncertainty kept the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) under sustained pressure during Monday’s morning session, as trading opened in a tense environment. By 11:34am, the index had fallen to 148,027.32, down 2,371.39 points (1.58%) from the previous close…

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PA passes Punjab Film City Bill 2026 amid fiery debate and opposition uproar

Marriyum Aurangzeb says proposed authority will set up a modern film city with film schools and music academies The Punjab Film City Authority Bill 2026, aimed at reviving the province’s film and creative industry, triggered a highly charged debate in the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday, marked by sharp exchanges, political point-scoring and procedural objections, before being…

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

80 dead, 246 suspected cases in DRC; agency warns neighbouring countries to activate emergency mechanisms People at Bunia General Referral Hospital following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in the Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 16, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The World Health Organisation on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak…

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