Iftikhar urges UNSC to remain vigilant against the exploitation or weaponisation of natural resources Pakistan on Thursday rejected Indian remarks at the United Nations Security Council on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and terrorism as a ‘futile attempt’ to distort facts, saying India’s statement was an effort to conceal its alleged sponsorship and financing of…
Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Lahore and several districts of Punjab on Friday after a 4.9 magnitude quake struck the region. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake measured 4.9 on the Richter scale with its epicentre located in India, 37 kilometres from Kyelang. The tremors were felt in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot and…
Following a complaint, the employee was investigated and dismissed within three days by orders DI KHAN: Gomal University DI Khan administration has made it clear that a strict ‘zero tolerance’ policy is being enforced against any incident of harassment on campus. Following a complaint received a few days ago, acting on the directives of Vice…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The PTI has decided to organise a major power show in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa later this month after postponing its planned April 9 rally in Rawalpindi. The decision follows a meeting between Imran Khan’s lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar, and the PTI founder at Adiala Jail on April 8, the…
Earlier, DPM also received a call from Iranian counterpart ahead of expected arrival in Islamabad Combination image of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. PHOTOS: FILE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed bilateral relations in a telephonic conversation on Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Ministry…
LAHORE: In a move to strengthen women’s inheritance rights, the Supreme Court ordered the restoration of the inherited share of two sisters in their ancestral property after a 71-year dispute, while establishing that the burden of proving an oral gift (hiba) rested with those claiming to benefit from it. In 1955, the defendants’ father passed…
At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY Gold prices witnessed a sharp increase in both global and local markets on Thursday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $78, pushing the new global rate to $4,744. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers…
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, moving away from a seven-week low touched in the previous session, after the US military launched new strikes against Iran and as market data showed another large draw in US crude stocks. Brent futures rose 66 cents, or 0.7%, to $92.11 a barrel at 0406 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 60 cents,…
Murals and banners long shaped Iran’s cities, reflecting state political messaging and policy A woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 20, 2026.REUTERS Since the outbreak of war between Iran, Israel and the United States, colourful murals have sprung up across…
Global equity funds drew $49.23 billion in weekly inflows, their biggest since June 17, LSEG Lipper data showed Global equity funds attracted their largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week to July 8, as strong demand for artificial intelligence-linked technology products and cooling expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes boosted risk appetite. Global…