Sharif says Pakistan played ‘very sincere role’ in US-Iran mediation efforts, reaffirms commitment to regional peace Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang, in Beijing on Monday, agreed to accelerate the…
Historic handloom tradition now survives through a few remaining artisan families MAKHDOOM PUR PAHORAN: Nestled in the heart of Punjab, Makhdoom Pur Pahoran is an ancient trading and cultural town in Khanewal district whose identity extends far beyond its religious and historical significance. For generations, the town has been renowned for its traditional handlooms, khaddar,…
JEDDAH: Al Ahli became the first club in more than two decades to win back-to-back Asian Champions League titles when they overcame Japan’s Machida Zelvia 1-0 in extra time in Jeddah on Saturday. The defending champions, who 12 months ago defeated Kawasaki Frontale to claim a first continental crown, retained the trophy thanks to substitute…
Gold prices on Monday declined in both the international and local markets, while silver prices recorded an increase. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $44 to $4,494. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, in the local market, the price of gold per tola declined…
BEIJING: The 2026 China International Sesame Conference (Spring), held in the coastal city of Qingdao, brought together global stakeholders from across the sesame value chain to discuss market trends, trade cooperation and future supply dynamics. The event served as a key platform for exporters, importers and industry leaders to strengthen partnerships and explore new opportunities…
ISPR says combat teams from SSG of Pakistan Army and Sri Lankan Special Forces participated in exercise Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Thursday concluded a two-week-long joint counter-terrorism exercise at Tarbela, focused on enhancing counter-terrorism skills and strengthening their longstanding military-to-military relations. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Joint…
Meat policy finalised as 300,000 traceable livestock available for export, SAPM told ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a meeting with Punjab Provincial Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Shah to discuss development of the agriculture and livestock sectors and enhance coordination between…
Merlin join thousands of admirers at the World Cup “Fan Fest” in Mexico City, his agenda is jam-packed Merlin, a two-year-old duck, seized the imagination of millions of Mexicans when he was filmed walking down the street with his owner while wearing Mexico’s green national jersey. Now a viral sensation, FIFA has dubbed him the…
Presidents reach ‘important common understandings on handling their mutual concerns in a proper manner,’ says FM Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shake hands at a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump…
More than 200,000 officials, including police, deployed; Telegram messaging app restricted NEW DELHI: India’s 2.2 million aspiring medical students sit a re-examination under tight security on Sunday, after the last test was scrapped following a paper leak that triggered widespread outrage. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco in…