At least 18 killed in heavy Russian attack on Ukrainian cities

Ukrainian President ​Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia fired 73 missiles, more than 600 drones in overnight attack Residents gather outside an apartment building damaged during Russian missile and drone strikes, Kyiv, Ukraine, June 2. REUTERS Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on Tuesday in attacks that authorities said killed 18 people ​and…

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UK envoy cautions Pakistani applicants against illegal agents making false promises of UK asylum

Says agents deceive asylum seekers with UK settlement promises, expresses concern over rising Pakistani asylum claims British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott. Photo : Facebook/UK in Pakistan British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott on Saturday cautioned against agents deceiving asylum seekers with false assurances of United Kingdom settlement and financial gain, stressing that…

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Privileged few game the system

Pakistan's economic discourse has become increasingly dominated by a single phrase: elite capture. It describes a quiet diversion of public policy, state resources, and institutional authority away from the national interest and toward private gain. It is embedded in important areas of Pakistan's economic framework, particularly in tariff structures, tax policy, and sector-specific concessions. These…

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Political leadership welcomes US–Iran understanding, praise diplomacy

President hailed Pakistan for consistently supporting dialogue and diplomacy throughout the period of tensions President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Political leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, on…

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Gold slides further as global cues weigh

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their decline on Wednesday, tracking losses in the international market, where bullion fell for a third consecutive session amid uncertainty over global monetary policy and geopolitical tensions. In the local market, the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs5,500 to settle at Rs479,562, according to rates issued by…

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Pakistan repays $2 billion to UAE

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 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday paid back $2 billion debt of the United Arab Emirates after seven years, further lessening its dependency on the Gulf nation…

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Oil tanker hijacked off Somalia

ISLAMABAD: The Maritime Affairs Minister on Friday sought a detailed report on the hijacking of an oil tanker by pirates near Somalia, with 11 Pakistani crew members on board, and directed the relevant authorities to coordinate with the Foreign Ministry, Pakistan Navy and others for the recovery of the hostages. Initial details suggested that pirates…

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