Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric on Monday called on the United States and Iran to continue engaging constructively to reach an agreement, saying there was no military solution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a statement, Dujarric said, “After weeks of destruction and distress, it is clear that there is…
Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday paid back $2 billion debt of the United Arab Emirates after seven years, further lessening its dependency on the Gulf nation…
Senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser addresses the press conference flanked by Salman Akram Raja and Mehmood Achakzai on Saturday. SCREENGRAB The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its allies on Saturday announced a series of rallies aimed at what they described as the protection of the Constitution and the release of party founder Imran Khan, as political tensions…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on the gemstone sector in the federal capital. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday noted that Pakistan had been blessed with abundant natural resources, including precious stones, and stressed that the sector offered strong potential to increase exports using local resources. The premier chaired a…
Trump descended Air Force One to a warm welcome from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: US President Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia early Tuesday, kicking off his first major international tour of his second term with a high-profile state visit in Riyadh. Air Force One touched down at 9:49 am local…
Former prime minister rejects notion that federal government does not provide adequate financial resources to Karachi Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing a press conference in Karachi alongside former finance minister Miftah Ismail and other party leaders. Photo: Screengrab KARACHI: Awam Pakistan Party central convener Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday criticised the government’s petroleum pricing policy, calling…
With key roads shut down, markets are deserted, no service at bus terminals, weekend commuters struggling to get home Traffic congestion due to road closures implemented by authorities, following the suspension of transport and closure of markets on security restrictions, as Pakistan prepares to host U.S. and Iran for the second phase of peace talks…
Victim succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds at Jinnah Hospital; attackers remain at large KARACHI: A young doctor was shot dead near Mehran Hotel on Karachi’s Dr Daud Pota Road later on Monday night in what police described as a suspected targeted attack. The victim was identified as Dr Sarang, 36, son of Muhammad Hussain and…
Their campaign ‘Dil Hai Toh Zindagi Hai’ urges Pakistanis to undergo regular health screenings before problems arise Ahead of World Heart Day 2025, one of Pakistan’s premier cardiac care facilities has once again earned global recognition. Tabba Heart Institute (THI) has become the first and only hospital in Pakistan to secure the prestigious American College…
Victor Wembanyama exited the San Antonio Spurs’ playoff clash with the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering a head injury. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: The Portland Trail Blazers exploited an injury to Victor Wembanyama to score an upset 106-103 victory over the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs in their NBA Western Conference playoff series on Tuesday.San Antonio…