Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is pursuing a case in Washington in the backdrop of the withdrawal of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Officials said a public hearing began on April 28 and will continue until May 14, 2026. Pakistan’s ambassador…
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has welcomed recent diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran as a positive step toward sustainable peace and regional stability, while commending Pakistan's constructive role in promoting dialogue and peaceful engagement. He stated that this has been the policy and vision of illegally incarcerated former…
LAHORE: Aleema Khan, sister of Imran Khan, on Friday called for “resistance” and increased public pressure to secure the release of the incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, urging party workers and supporters to mobilise. Speaking to the media outside an anti-terrorism court after attending proceedings in cases related to the May 9 unrest, she questioned…
FO calls strikes dangerous escalation as Pakistan’s mediation between US, Iran enters ‘critical, sensitive’ stage Smoke rises over Azadi Square following a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran in Tehran on April 6. Photo: Reuters The Foreign Office on Tuesday expressed “its deep concern and unequivocal condemnation” of the missile and drone attacks carried…
Over 30 nations to convene for two-day talks as UK, France lead push to reopen strait Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey delivers statement at 9 Downing Street in Britain on April 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to…
Trump’s first overseas trip since winning elections will mark event celebrating completion of cathedral’s restoration. US president-elect Donald Trump will travel to Paris this weekend to attend the grand reopening of the historic Notre Dame Cathedral, marking his first overseas trip since winning the election. The event will celebrate the completion of the cathedral’s restoration,…
Growth in Asia-Pacific developing economies slows to 4.6% in 2025, projected at 4% in 2026 Activists hold a silent protest against the draft agreement, during the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 22, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS Despite mounting global headwinds, Asia-Pacific developing economies’ growth is projected to slow to 4.0% in…
United States would now total $871 million, up from an initial figure of $727 million announced in December General view of the Premier League ball before the match. PHOTO REUTERS FIFA on Tuesday boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking part in the…
Mohammad Reza Aref stresses unity, says Tehran will stand firm on key demands following ‘Islamabad Talks’ Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Sunday that Tehran will stand firm on defending its rights “from the Strait of Hormuz to pursuing compensation,” following Saturday’s talks with the…
Corps commanders confab terms strikes ‘unnecessary escalation’, spoiling mediation efforts A drone view of people gathering at the site of damage in a residential neighbourhood following Iranian missile barrages in central Israel. PHOTO: REUTERS RAWALPINDI: The military’s top brass on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical and industrial complexes, terming…