Both leaders express satisfaction over de-escalation achieved so far, underscore importance of maintaining ceasefire Field Marshal Asim Munir calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Thursday reiterated…
Leicester City hover just above the drop zone with five games remaining. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Leicester’s appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules was rejected on Wednesday, plunging the Foxes ever closer to relegation to English football’s third tier.Just a decade on from their stunning Premier League title triumph, Leicester sit third from…
Gianpiero Lambiase is to leave Red Bull and join McLaren in a supporting role to team principal Andrea Stella. Photo: REUTERS/FILE LONDON: Max Verstappen’s long-time Formula One race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is to leave Red Bull and join McLaren in a supporting role to team principal Andrea Stella.There was no immediate comment from either team…
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp increase on Wednesday, tracking gains in the international market, where bullion climbed to a near three-week high amid easing geopolitical tensions and a softer US dollar. In the local market, the price of gold per tola jumped by Rs15,700 to reach Rs504,162, according to the rates issued…
Saudi foreign ministry says call reviewed ways to slow tensions to help restore regional security Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (L), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R). PHOTO: X 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…
Interior minister meets US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker, discusses arrangements for high-level talks Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker. SCREENGRAB Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker on Thursday of foolproof security ahead of the arrival of high-level foreign delegations in Islamabad…
Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s workers’ remittances posted a year-on-year decline in March 2026, reflecting emerging external risks even as overall inflows remain strong, with analysts warning that…
A goldsmith weighs gold jewellery inside a showroom. PHOTO: REUTERS Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday, reflecting losses in the international market, impacting both investors and consumers. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs9,500, reaching Rs494,662. Similarly, the price of 10-gram gold…
DPM appreciates Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Pakistan’s efforts towards achieving lasting peace Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed current situation of region with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN Pakistan and Saudi Arabia expressed deep concern over ceasefire violations in Lebanon on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Survey shows 22% rural households spend 40% income on housing as deficit exceeds 10m units KARACHI: Housing quality and living conditions in Pakistan reveal a stark contrast between urban and rural areas, reflecting not just numbers but the everyday realities faced by millions of families across the country. While homeownership rates stand at 52% in…