Says negotiations between US, Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan in the next two days A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump, in an interview to be aired on Wednesday, said the US-Israeli war on Iran is “close to…
Flags recovery but warns inflation may rise to 6.5% by FY2027 amid global uncertainty, Middle East tensions A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila. Photo: Reuters/ File Pakistan’s economy is expected to grow by 3.5% in fiscal year 2026 and 4.5% in FY2027, as a recovery in manufacturing and…
RAWALPINDI: A feasibility study is being initiated for the proposed generation of electricity from the state-of-the-art Daducha Dam, which is being constructed at the junction of the Kallar Syedan and Kahuta tehsils of District Rawalpindi. In addition, instructions have been issued for the immediate preparation of a PC-I and a detailed study for laying new…
Rapper has history of antisemitic statements, pro-Nazi references that have alienated corporate partners, politicians Kanye West, now going by Ye, is facing mounting backlash as multiple sponsors withdraw from the Wireless Festival, where he is scheduled to headline a three-night performance in July. The controversy centres on his history of antisemitic remarks and past pro-Nazi…
Leaders discuss start of formal negotiations under Pakistan-facilitated framework and reopening of Strait of Hormuz PM Shehbaz (right) holds talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) on US-Iran ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday on the ceasefire between Iran and the United States during a telephonic conversation, the Prime Minister’s Office said…
ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has confirmed two new polio cases in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), raising the total number of cases in Pakistan to three in 2026. The cases were reported from Bannu and North Waziristan districts. Officials reiterated that polio remains incurable but can be prevented through timely vaccination. The EOC stressed the…
Out of 169 identified chemicals, many were associated with risks of cancer, developmental issues, reproductive health According to a study published in Environment & Health on February 11, this was “the most comprehensive testing of hair extensions publicly reported.” The concern arose 11 from testing 44 hair samples and detecting dangerous chemicals, including flame retardants,…
LONDON: Oscar Piastri knows as well as anyone on the Formula One grid how quickly dominance can dissipate and is approaching his unexpected early-season furlough with some confidence that McLaren can challenge Mercedes when the racing resumes.The Australian had a calamitous start to the season, crashing on his way to the grid in his home…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) erupted in jubilation on Wednesday, registering its highest single-day gain of over 14,000 points (+9%) in history, as investors cheered the global peace momentum brokered by Pakistan and easing tensions between the United States and Iran. As trading commenced in the morning, the KSE-30 index rallied sharply, which sparked…
The milestone is a key moment in Artemis II, aiming to return astronauts to the Moon by 2028 NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft’s main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon April 2, 2024.PHOTO: NASA The four astronauts…