Military leadership stresses restraint amid rising regional tensions

The military top leadership on Tuesday underscored the importance of restraint and the avoidance of escalation amidst rising regional tensions, reiterating that peace and stability in the region were closely tied to collective restraint and respect for sovereignty. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces…

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‘Outspoken’ trio of IHC judges transferred

JCP moves three judges to provincial HCs Kayani, Sattar, Imtiaz transferred out of IHC CJP Afridi objects, fails ISLAMABAD: The present government has secured another victory on the judicial front by succeeding in transferring three outspoken judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to different provincial high courts. The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), by…

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Pentagon reaches deals with top AI firms

. WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said on Friday it had reached agreements with seven AI companies to deploy their advanced capabilities on the Defense Department’s classified networks as it seeks to broaden the range of AI providers working across the military. The statement excludes Anthropic, which has been in dispute with the Pentagon over guardrails on…

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National Savings raises profit rates

Special Savings Certificate/Account at 11.6% per annum for the first 5 profit payouts ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the profit rates on National Savings Schemes and Sarwa Islamic schemes with effect from May 26, 2026. According to a notification, the National Savings Department has revised profit rates for certain schemes while maintaining existing rates for…

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Ronaldo leads Portugal charge

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to feature in a record sixth World Cup. Photo: AFP LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage. Roberto Martinez’s side are strong favourites to progress from Group K…

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