Pakistan, EU to hold business forum

Minister stresses GSP Plus scheme as cornerstone for export growth, textile sector ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with European Union (EU) Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis to discuss strengthening Pakistan-European Union economic relations, with a particular focus on the upcoming Pakistan-EU Business Forum scheduled for April 28-29, 2026, in Islamabad,…

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FO declines to comment on ‘Islamabad Accord,’ says ‘peace process ongoing’

‘We do not comment on these individual, specific incidents,’ spokesperson clarifies Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Monday that the peace process was ongoing, but declined to comment on reports that Pakistan had shared a ceasefire framework to end hostilities in the US-Israel war on…

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Freelancer exports cross $950 million

KARACHI: Pakistani freelancers earned more than $950 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year despite multiple local and global challenges. During the period from July 2025 to April 2026, Pakistani freelancers outperformed freelancers from India, China, the United Arab Emirates and several other countries. According to the State…

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10,000 Pakistanis travelled to UK on student visas, applied for asylum, NA body told

Says illegal emigration bringing disrepute to Pakistan as several countries have raised issues with Islamabad Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Dr Usman Anwar on Tuesday revealed that as many as 10,000 Pakistanis travelled to the United Kingdom on student visas and subsequently applied for political asylum. The details were revealed during a…

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Yuzvendra Chahal vaping on flight? PBKS spinner taking a dig at Riyan Parag Controversy | Cricket News

Yuzvendra Chahal seen vaping in flight to Hyderabad (Image: Screengrab/X) Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal may have successfully played the internet after a viral clip from a team travel vlog appeared to show him vaping inside a flight while travelling with the squad to Hyderabad for PBKS’ IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.The footage surfaced…

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PM reiterates responsible nuclear posture

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called for concerted national efforts to transform Pakistan into an economic power, urging the same level of dedication and resilience that enabled the country to achieve its status as a responsible nuclear state. The prime minister, in his televised opening remarks at the meeting of the federal cabinet,…

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