Iranian state media says both discuss regional security, hostilities and efforts to consolidate fragile US ceasefire Interior Minister meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo: File/WANA Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held high-level talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Sunday, focusing on regional security, recent hostilities, and efforts to consolidate a fragile ceasefire, Iran’s…
Former education minister says the decision was not influenced by any ‘external pressure’ Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood. PHOTO: RP Former Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood has officially announced his retirement from politics after a 34-year-long career, stating that he would dedicate his remaining years to writing and teaching. In his statement, Mahmood clarified that…
KARACHI: The Sindh government issued directives on Saturday for all public hospitals to get its staff tested for Covid-19 as well as begin coronavirus contact tracing again. In a letter issued by Sindh health director general Dr Irshad Ahmed Memon, a copy of which is available with The Express Tribune, the heads of all public-sector…
Reported split raises questions over whether it reflects routine restructuring or deeper divisions within the TTP A photo of a TTP member. PHOTO: FILE PESHAWAR: Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA), widely regarded as one of the most influential and lethal factions within the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — second only to the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group — has reportedly…
A man was arrested in Utah, United States, for stabbing a Muslim man multiple times and stated that he targeted the victim because of the victim’s religion, police said in court records on Tuesday. Police said the suspect told them he “intends to kill Muslims” and that he constituted “a substantial danger to the public…
Finance ministry retains full role in budget preparation; PM’s review committees are advisory in nature Reports circulating in certain media outlets regarding the role of the deputy prime minister in the budget-making process have been described as misleading and contrary to facts by official sources. Sources clarified on Thursday that the establishment of a high-level…
Trump said talks underway on Monday, but Iran denied that negotiations were being held or planned Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026—REUTERS Conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over the status of talks to end their five-month-old war boosted uncertainty on Tuesday, with the latest attack on shipping…
. WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday sanctioned nine Hezbollah-linked individuals it accused of “obstructing the peace process in Lebanon,” as Israeli strikes on the southern part of the country continued despite a ceasefire.“Hezbollah is a terrorist organization and must be fully disarmed,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.“Treasury will continue to take action against officials…
ISLAMABAD: With Pakistan’s mango season in full swing, mango sago has evolved from an online food trend into a popular homemade dessert in the federal capital, highlighting how social media continues to shape culinary habits and inspire families to create café-style treats in their own kitchens. What began as a social media sensation has now…
PUBLISHED August 31, 2025 Whether for a minor injury or a life-saving procedure, hospitals are where sick people rush to in the hopes of getting better. However, when proper infection control protocols are not followed, a patient walking in for a simple blood test might leave the hospital unknowingly carrying HIV-AIDS. According to the Better…