Ministers praise Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability FM Dar meets Austrian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Greek counterparts in New York. Photo: X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday held meetings with his Austrian, Hungarian, Bulgarian and Greek counterparts in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of…
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has said that "closed-door decisions" and flawed security policies have left the province bloodied, despite 22 major military operations and nearly 14,000 intelligence-based operations being conducted over the years. Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of the Jameel Chowk Underpass on Thursday, the chief minister said the province continued to face…
Global lender pushes for tariff cut to 6% by 2030, end of protection for assemblers ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will vet the new auto policy before it is approved by Pakistan’s federal cabinet, as the global lender pushes to open the sector for foreign players by lowering net weighted average tariffs to single…
Athapaththu’s unbeaten 83 powers Sri Lanka to eight-wicket semi-final win over Pakistan Chamari Athapaththu’s 83 powers Sri Lanka to Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket final with 8-wicket win over Pakistan. Photo: AFP Sri Lanka advanced to the final of the Asian Games women’s cricket competition after captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 to lead…
LAHORE: Affordable and reliable energy is essential for Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness and export growth, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said on Wednesday, as he welcomed the Cabinet Committee on Energy’s approval of the National Integrated Energy Plan 2027-2060. “Pakistan needs an energy policy that ensures reliability, affordability and predictability….
NAGOYA: With no cage, no elbows and no appetite for blood on the mat, the Asian Games’ mixed martial arts competition is not quite the visceral experience of a UFC fight night. The athletes battle in traditional martial arts uniforms, wear shin guards for protection and dropping knees onto prone opponents is very much out…
Cops suspended for ‘poor supervision and negligence’ include the station house officer; suspect arrested The Lahore police on Tuesday suspended the entire staff of Ghaziabad Police Station over administrative lapses and poor supervision after an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) was arrested for allegedly raping a mentally challenged woman on the premises. On August 3, a first…
Denounces what she describes as media offensive, multimillion-dollar social media campaigns against her administration Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during event marking the second anniversary of her election victory at Plaza de la Republica in Mexico City on May 31, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Sunday that the United States government is…
ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Commission’s (NTC) final determination in the soda ash dumping investigation has triggered criticism from the downstream industrial consumers and trade stakeholders, who describe the injury determination as legally flawed, economically unsustainable and contrary to the commission’s established practice. The respondents, including the Soap Manufacturers Association, chemical manufacturers, International Silicate and the…
A woman walks near a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump on a building in Tehran, Iran, July 27, 2026. Wana via Reuters Iran’s Fars news agency quoted the IRGC’s public relations as saying: “With the help of God Almighty, the aggressor will be punished today.” According to Al Jazeera, the IRGC’s comments came on…