ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday announced the successful repatriation of 11 Pakistani nationals along with 20 Iranian citizens who had been aboard vessels seized by the United States in international waters, in the latest sign of Islamabad’s growing diplomatic engagement linked to the ongoing Iran-US tensions. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said all…
. LAHORE: Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council and Secretary General of International Tazeem-e-Haramain-e-Sharifain Council, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Friday urged Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to strictly observe the laws and code of conduct issued by Saudi authorities while upholding the sanctity and respect of the Two Holy Mosques.Addressing a Friday congregation, Ashrafi said…
WASHINGTON: Israel and Lebanon agreed on Friday to extend their ceasefire by 45 days and continue negotiations towards a broader political settlement, even as Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and Gaza highlighted the continued volatility across the region. The extension was announced after two days of talks in Washington involving Israeli and Lebanese officials under…
Minister assures facilitation for SME exporters as association proposes Heimtextil event ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met a delegation of the All Pakistan Bedsheets and Upholstery Manufacturers Association (APBUMA) to discuss export marketing, branding, international market access, trade financing and issues facing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a statement issued…
Pakistan white-ball players will be part of the one-week-long camp. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Players will be put through rigorous physical tests in hot weather as the PCB has decided to organize a long training camp to improve fitness and technique. A one-week white-ball camp starting this Saturday is part of this broader plan. Officials are…
‘We know that the US is working to adjust its posture in Europe,’ says a NATO official An image shows US troops with a chopper in the background. PHOTO: ANADOLU The United States has cancelled the planned deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland, US officials said on Friday, as Washington reorganises its forces in Europe…
In the public sector, investment in manufacturing increased 97% because of the National Radio Telecommunication Corporation; in mining, it rose 25.9% because of OGDCL investment; and in electricity, gas and water supply, it increased 5.1% because of WAPDA investment. photo:file ISLAMABAD: The government has missed two more critical targets of increasing investment and savings as…
Pakistan red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has defended wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan after his underwhelming performance in the opening Test against Bangladesh, insisting the senior player remains vital to Pakistan’s plans ahead of the second Test in Sylhet. Pakistan suffered a 104-run defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in…
Petrol to cost Rs409.78 and diesel Rs409.58 per litre after latest government revision The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5 per litre each for the next week. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, under the revised prices, HSD will cost Rs409.58 per litre,…
Clip shows brief Bilawal-Marri exchange during press conference that later went viral on social media A day after a clip showing perceived brusqueness by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari towards party MNA Shazia Marri went viral on social media, PPP spokesperson herself on Friday termed it a one-off interaction that could not be viewed…