ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Pakistan to step up mediation efforts and contribute to properly addressing issues related to opening the Strait of Hormuz, reports China’s State-run Xinhua news agency on Wednesday. Wang made the remarks during a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar a day earlier….
With new covid variants lurking around and putting work, school, travel and fun in a constant state of flux, catching up with fashion trends have been put on the back seat. However, global fashion trends and social media continues to guide not only how to shop, but also what to shop to keep up with…
US president is accompanied by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Elon Musk to attend business summit with Xi Jinping US President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China on May 13, 2026. Photo: Reuters United States President Donald Trump landed in…
. India, New Zealand sign FTA, cut fruit tariffs, boost exports, ease visas, deepen economic ties.PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) is expected to approve a Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) worth approximately Rs1.5 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year during its meeting scheduled for June 3. The meeting, likely to be chaired…
Police tell court that alleged drug baroness Pinky heads a narcotics gang supplying high-value drugs nationwide Alleged drug dealer was presented before the court without handcuffs, in violation of official SOPs and security protocols. PHOTO: EXPRESS A District and Sessions Court on Wednesday granted the Karachi police a three-day physical remand of alleged drug baroness…
As the United States and Iran continue to trade barbs and blows amid a tenuous ceasefire and cagey back-channel diplomacy over a possible end to the war, recent investigative reports by American outlets The Washington Post, CNN and NBC News have revealed that Iranian strikes inflicted far more extensive damage on American military bases and…
‘Doctor Bahu’ star opens up on why she follows her heart over social media numbers Actor Hajra Yamin appeared on Buzz to join Hassan Choudary in a discussion regarding hierarchies and success in the entertainment industry. Yamin, who is premiering in the new hit series Doctor Bahu, touched on her accomplishments in the industry, offering advice for fellow…
KSE-100 index surges 2,238 points; FFC leads rally after signing $1.1b China deal Karachi stocks. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday witnessed a positive session as the KSE-100 index rose nearly 2,240 points, driven by renewed investor optimism over progress in US-Iran negotiations and easing global oil prices. Broad-based buying was…
Security concerns and stable medical condition prompt jail authorities to postpone SIUT visit KARACHI: The planned transfer of alleged ‘Cocaine Queen’ Anmol alias Pinky to the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) for medical examination was postponed at the last moment on Tuesday, jail authorities confirmed. According to officials, Pinky complained of kidney-related discomfort,…
Pakistan should not depend on foreign institutions for assessment of its budget. An Independent Fiscal Council with statutory authority will provide parliament with its own expert voice, independent of the executive’s fiscal claims. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fiscal strategy and productivity landscape have been marred by years of perpetual firefighting. Beyond the International Monetary Fund’s…