Tehran is seeking fees of between 5% and 7% of the price of cargoes from ships using the strait Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026—REUTERS A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a…
Petition asks court to declare the delay unlawful and compel immediate action on judicial appointments ISLAMABAD: A petition filed before the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday challenged President Asif Ali Zardari’s delay in approving a summary for the appointment of high court judges. It argued that his inaction amounts to a failure to perform “a mandatory…
Gold prices in Pakistan surged by Rs10,000 per tola on Wednesday as rising geopolitical uncertainty and mixed signals over possible renewed negotiations between the United States and Iran boosted demand for precious metals in global and domestic markets. In the international bullion market, gold prices jumped by $100 per ounce to $4,155, triggering a sharp…
Masoud Pezeshkian tells Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya Palestine remains top priority of Iran’s foreign policy Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo: Reuters/ File Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s support for the Palestinian cause on Wednesday, saying Iran would back decisions taken by Hamas and other Palestinian factions in negotiations, according to the Iranian presidency….
People cast their votes during the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections on Sunday. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured one seat each as unofficial and unconfirmed results from the two constituencies where polling had been delayed brought the second…
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Pakistan’s over-45 men’s tennis team made a flying start to its ITF Masters World Team Championships campaign, defeating the United States 3-0 in their opening tie in Lisbon, Portugal. The second-seeded Pakistan side delivered a dominant performance against a strong American team, showcasing the experience and quality of its seasoned players on the international stage….
Five wrestlers to train in North Ossetia as PWF intensifies preparations for the 2026 Asian Games Former Youth Olympics bronze medallist Inayatullah (left) poses with young wrestlers during a training camp in Lahore. Peshawar-born Inayatullah is one of five wrestlers set to fly to Russia later this month for a month-long training camp. — Photo:…
Brent crude futures up $1.07, at $80.43 a barrel, US West Texas Intermediate futures up 45 cents, to $76.22 Sunset clouds glow over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices rose on Wednesday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels said they…
FIFA President Gianni Infantinois facing a wave of criticism over his investment plan. Photo: AFP/File RABAT: President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Infantino has come under increasing pressure,…