Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say

European foreign ministers meet as Kyiv pushes for stronger role in ending the four-year war EU High Representative of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, speaks to media during an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus. PHOTO: Reuters Russia will not get to choose who ​represents Europe in any potential talks with Moscow…

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Tola budget proposes rupee at 250 per dollar

Rs10 remittance bonus could boost inflows, reduce inflation by up to 6%, economist says KARACHI: Reducing the value of the rupee to 250 per dollar could lower inflation by up to 6%, while offering a bonus of Rs10 per dollar for remittances sent through banking channels instead of hawala/informal hundi systems could increase inflows. These…

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Pakistan urges UNSC president to press India to restore Indus Waters Treaty

Says suspension carries grave peace, security and humanitarian consequences for the region Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad hands over a letter from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to UN Security Council President Ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei of Bahrain. Photo: X Pakistan on Thursday urged the United Nations to call upon…

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Supreme Court limits routine use of remand power

It said appellate courts are duty-bound to decide disputes themselves where the record is complete ISLAMABAD: The SC has held that the power to remand cases to subordinate courts for a fresh hearing is an exceptional and corrective jurisdiction that cannot be exercised as a matter of routine. It said appellate courts are duty-bound to…

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Knicks rally to beat Spurs

Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks shoots the ball over the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama in game one of the NBA Finals. Photo: AFP SAN ANTONIO: Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to stun the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 and take a 1-0 lead…

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Iranian oil smuggling surges again

The annual volume of oil smuggling is estimated at 2.8 billion litres, which has resulted in a loss of Rs227 billion to the national exchequer. The smuggled oil is mainly sold at unauthorised roadside petrol outlets. photo:file ISLAMABAD: Amid the US-Iran war, smuggled petroleum products from Iran have started flooding Pakistan’s markets, stoking fears among…

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