ASEAN foreign ministers open Manila meeting amid global uncertainty, regional security challenges

Philippine chair urges bloc to ‘navigate our future together’ as ministers tackle Myanmar, economic resilience Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Centre on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Pasay city, Philippines. PHOTO: REUTERS Foreign ministers of the Association…

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New govt presents G-B’s interim budget

Major portion depends on federal support, region’s own non-tax revenue is estimated at Rs6.08b GILGIT: Adviser to the Chief Minister on Finance Muhammad Ali Akhtar on Monday presented a three-month interim budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, saying the government opted for an interim budget instead of a full-year financial plan….

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Pakistan escorted Iranian negotiators home

In this file photo, a JF-17 Thunder fighter jet of the Pakistan Air Force takes off from Mushaf base in Sargodha, north Pakistan, on June 7, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the US last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel…

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Man City beat Chelsea to win FA Cup final

Antoine Semenyo scored the winner for Man City in the FA Cup final. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed Manchester City’s 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. Semenyo illuminated a largely scrappy final late in the second half as…

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Achakzai booked for rally remarks

QUETTA: Police in Chaman have registered a case against the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, and other party figures for allegedly delivering inflammatory remarks during a public rally. The first information report (FIR) of the case was registered at the Chaman police station on the complaint from a Gulistan resident, Abdul…

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Food prices defy fuel cost decline

LAHORE: Consumers saw little relief from food inflation this week as retail prices for essential commodities remained well above official rates despite lower petrol and diesel prices, highlighting the widening gap between government price lists and market realities. Although the district administration continued issuing official price notifications and claiming regular market monitoring, retailers across the…

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