LONDON: An envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked world football’s governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, according to the Financial Times. US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the FT on Wednesday it would be a “dream” to see four-time World Cup winners Italy at the finals in…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to fully activate the Joint Transport Committee and undertake coordinated measures to resolve transport and logistics issues on a priority basis, as both countries sought to enhance bilateral trade and strengthen regional connectivity. The understanding was reached during a high-level meeting between Iran’s Transport Minister Farzaneh Sadegh and a…
Fatalities highlight industrial safety lapses; workers seek legal action against management HARIPUR: Two labourers lost their lives in separate workplace accidents in Haripur district on Sunday, raising fresh concerns over occupational safety standards at industrial and mining sites. In the first incident, a worker was crushed to death after falling into machinery at a paper…
Asks stations found permanently closed, dealing exclusively in diesel removed from the list People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar. Photo: Reuters/ File Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Ishaq Dar on Saturday directed authorities to bring all operational fuel stations “onto the system” to ensure proper rollout of the Prime…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has entered into a Freight Forwarding Contract with Russian Railways Logistics (RZD Logistics), establishing a framework for cooperation in international freight transportation and multimodal logistics services, the government said on Monday. Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the Russian Federation in the railway sector to enhance regional connectivity,…
. ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace (FOSPAH) has dismissed a junior clerk from a government department and imposed a Rs1 million fine after finding him guilty of harassing a female officer. A complaint against a co-accused was dismissed after the allegation of facilitating the harassment could not be…
Naagin 7 is Ekta Kapoor supernatural soap series. PHOTO: N Bolly Media Naagin 7 is Ekta Kapoor supernatural soap series. PHOTO: N Bolly Media There is a scene in Naagin, Ekta Kapoor’s supernatural extravaganza on Colors TV, that deserves to be taught in every school of geopolitics, public health policy, and — above all —…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait signed the “Protocol Agreement 2026” to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, with sources describing the accord as an extension of an existing defence agreement between the two countries. According to sources, the agreement reflected the longstanding “brotherly relations” between Pakistan and Kuwait and their shared commitment to deepening defence ties. Sources…
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs LOS ANGELES: European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty. Spain, regarded as one…
Petition calls for age verification and stronger safeguards to protect children under-16 from online harm Social media companies face growing scrutiny around the world over concerns that their platforms are contributing to a mental health crisis among children. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices to several ministries and regulatory…