Says he respects the dignity of the institution, expresses regret if they caused any misunderstanding A combination of file photos showing PPP leader Nisar Khuhro (left) and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. PPP senior leader and Sindh chapter President Nisar Khuhro on Wednesday expressed regret over his…
Afghan spokesman says end of foreign military presence remains Taliban’s ‘greatest achievement’ The Taliban wants formal diplomatic relations with the US but said Washington must first address the legacy of its two-decade war in Afghanistan, Taliban spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi told CBS News in an interview. Five years after the Taliban returned to power following…
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased significantly on Wednesday, following gains in the international market, as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s rate decision and guidance on the future direction of monetary policy. The price of gold rose by Rs7,900 per tola to reach Rs457,236, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers…
. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian interests are pushing the region toward a major crisis. Reports of a drone attack over the holy city of Makkah are highly condemnable and unacceptable under any norms of warfare. Though the Houthis have denied the attack, it could still lead to widespread repercussions, as even the slightest strategic…
Trump attributes Venezuela’s removal from the non-compliance category to renewed security cooperation with Caracas US President Trump says his administration has made “historic progress” in protecting American people from deadly drugs and narcoterrorist groups. Reuters United States President Donald Trump retained 23 countries on an annual list of major drug-transit or illicit drug-producing nations while removing…
Petrol will cost Rs391.22 per litre and HSD Rs421.45 per litre under daily pricing mechanism The federal government on Wednesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs6.88 and Rs5.62 per litre, respectively, for Sept 17. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at…
Describes protection of Makkah and Madinah as a religious obligation and an ‘eternal agreement’ Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APP/ File Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday vowed to defend the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah amid the escalation in tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis, describing the protection of the sites as an…
Protests Indian naval manoeuvres in its EEZ, alleging violation of 1991 bilateral agreement in strong terms Foreign Office. Photo: File The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday summoned the chargé d’affaires (Cd’A) of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad and issued a demarche over a “highly provocative and unacceptable action” by an Indian naval vessel in Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic…
Upcoming feature pairs the two stars in a mix of romance, comedy, dance and stunt-driven action The trailer for Mango Jutt is out, giving fans a fuller look at Hareem Farooq’s return to the big screen alongside Faysal Quraishi in the Punjabi-language action-comedy. The trailer offers a closer look at the film’s Punjabi setting, with…
Decomposing phytoplankton leaves much of the city under an unwelcome cloud of odour A view of phytoplankton dying and decomposing in Karachi’s coastal waters on Wednesday after proliferating during the monsoon season. The microscopic marine plants are a normal and essential part of the ocean ecosystem but can produce a foul odour when they multiply…