RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi foreign ministry said Thursday, in the first official contact between the countries since Tehran launched strikes against its Gulf neighbours in retaliation for Israeli-American attacks. “The call focused on reviewing developments in the situation and…
US Treasury blacklists nine entities, individuals accused of helping IRGC, Defence Ministry and MODAFL procure weapons Iran’s and US’ flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States on Wednesday announced a new tranche of sanctions it says targets Iran’s military and weapons programs, minutes after…
The sell-off triggered by stalled US-Iran talks, which kept Hormuz closed after attack on UAE nuclear power plant Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) plunged on Monday in line with the broader global market downturn amid mounting fears of inflation as the global oil crisis deepened. The sell-off was triggered by stalled US-Iran talks, which kept the…
Around Rs2 billion were allocated in Punjab’s development budget for restoration of 17 gurdwaras The issue of spending minority development funds in Punjab on the restoration of gurdwaras and religious tourism has sparked a new debate in the province regarding minority policy, resource distribution, and constitutional authority. Representatives of Christian, Hindu, and Sikh communities are…
LAHORE: Total cement despatches increased by 11.14% in April 2026, rising to 3.890 million tonnes from 3.500 million tonnes in the same month last year, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) on Monday. Local despatches by the industry during April 2026 were 3.217 million tonnes, compared with 2.677 million…
Turkey warns that the raids risk further deepening tensions, instability in the region Israeli settlers raised Israeli flags inside the Al Aqsa Mosque on April 21, 2026. PHOTO: West Bank Notifications X Dozens of Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday morning under the protection of Israeli forces,…
The minister will also hold bilateral meetings with counterparts as well as senior United Nations officials Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: X/ File Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel from Beijing to New York City for an official visit from May 26 to 28, the Foreign Office said…
Vizag is being pitched as a landing point for submarine internet cables linking India to Singapore Tech giant Google on Tuesday marked the ceremonial start of work on its largest artificial intelligence hub outside of the United States with a groundbreaking ceremony in India. The firm promised in October 2025 to spend $15 billion over…
Aurangzeb says Pakistan not yet requested additions or changes to its $7b IMF lending programme due to US-Iran war Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group’s annual spring meetings in Washington DC, US, April 13, 2026, PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan is considering Eurobonds, loans from…
World leaders take part in a fake fashion show dressed in bizarre – yet clever – outfits LONDON: Tesla CEO Elon Musk, never one to shy away from spectacle, shared an AI-generated video on Monday that was as bizarre as it was entertaining. The video, that Musk captioned “High time for an AI fashion show,”…