Says Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts being acknowledged globally for regional peace Acting President Yousaf Raza Gilani addresses the 41st annual dinner of the Old Ravians Association in Lahore. PHOTO: PPP/X Acting President and Chairman of the Senate, Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Sunday said that Pakistan was a responsible nuclear state, despite Indian aggression after the Pahalgam…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has announced new business operating hours under ongoing austerity measures, directing shops, markets and shopping malls to close by 8pm throughout the week. The revised notification, effective from June 1, 2026, also requires restaurants, grocery stores and event venues to close by 10pm, while several essential services have…
.. US imposed new sanctions on Iran . PHOTO: ANADOLU Iranian-American academic and political scientist Vali Nasr says the ongoing war between Iran and the United States is not about military superiority but endurance, stressing that Pakistan has played a critical role in facilitating talks and de-escalating the situation. Speaking on Express24/7’s programme “Full Frame”…
Poor systems, damaging narratives are hurting Pakistan’s image among foreign investors ISLAMABAD: A few days ago, President Zardari concluded his visit to China. His engagement indicates that both countries are venturing into new areas of cooperation, from security and the economy to social development, to build a community with a shared future. The signing of…
Overcrowded cemeteries and rising encroachments are forcing families to bury their dead in reused graves PESHAWAR: While for many, death brings the certainty of a final resting place, for the Christian community, even securing a grave becomes another ordeal, raising not only serious ethical concerns but also about the value of minority life in the…
Sudden release of methane and other toxic gases rapidly filled the confined space QUETTA: Three coal mine workers lost their lives after toxic gas accumulated inside a private coal lease in the Degari area, once again exposing hazardous conditions in Balochistan’s mining sector, officials and local sources said on Wednesday. In the Degari locality of…
. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has upheld the life imprisonment of a convict in a rape and murder case involving a seven-year-old girl, ruling that the trial court’s decision was legally sound and supported by strong evidence. Justice Muhammad Waheed Khan issued a detailed judgment while dismissing the appeal filed by convict Muhammad…
Rising diversification in reserves, payments and energy trade signals slow erosion of dollar centrality KARACHI: US global dominance has long rested on two key pillars: the petrodollar system and the US Treasury bond market. In exchange for security guarantees to oil-rich Gulf monarchies, Washington ensured that their oil is priced and sold in dollars and…
. ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf has emphasized the importance of maintaining perpetual combat readiness to effectively counter both traditional and non-traditional challenges in the maritime domain. Chairing the Command & Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy at Naval Headquarters, the CNS underscored Pakistan Navy’s pivotal role in ensuring peace, stability…
Under PM’s leadership, the Government of Pakistan was taking positive steps to facilitate investors under the SIFC ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government was prioritising measures to boost foreign investment, as the obstacles had already been cleared through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The prime minister, in a meeting with…