Pakistani authorities claim that diplomatic efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the Pakistani hostages A screengrab of a video shows crew members of an Indonesia-flagged vessel held hostage by Somali pirates. KARACHI: Somali pirates have begun directly contacting the families of the ten Pakistani crew members who were kidnapped, it emerged on Monday….
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari meets JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss national political issues in Islamabad on Tuesday. Photo: X/PPP Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday called for dialogue to resolve the ongoing unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, while announcing an electoral…
India, the world’s third-largest oil buyer, normally sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar addresses the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India May 14, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS BRICS foreign ministers, including Iran’s Abbas Araghchi and Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, met in New…
Says Naqvi’s call for systemic reforms should be debated in parliament and the federal cabinet A combination of file photos shows Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Even as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders criticised Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for his remarks on the country’s political system, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif came…
Bangladesh coach said his side could not afford complacency against the World Test Championship leaders in Mackay Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons during practice. Photo: REUTERS DARWIN: Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has warned his players to expect a fierce backlash from Australia in the second test after his side shocked the cricket world with a nine-wicket victory…
Campaign promoting single-shoe service for amputees sparks criticism, prompting Adidas Arabia to apologise German sportswear manufacturer Adidas is facing mounting boycott calls after selecting a former Israeli soldier who participated in attacks on the Gaza Strip and lost a leg while serving in the Israeli army to promote its “single-shoe service”. The selection of retired…
“Don’t discourage us,” digital voices oppose proposed tax on earnings, suggest classification framework KARACHI: Content creators and influencers across various digital platforms have urged the government to refrain from imposing new taxes on their earnings in the upcoming budget, arguing that the sector contributes valuable foreign exchange earnings while promoting informative and knowledge-based content for…
The June deficit of $649 million stood in contrast to the surplus of $500 million in May and reflected a combination of higher import payments and a seasonal softening in remittances. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is receiving more dollars from overseas Pakistanis while earning less at home, slowing momentum from its own productive economy. This…
Energy costs, currency pressures drive price stickiness as food inflation remains vulnerable KARACHI: Inflation is expected to remain in double digits in April 2026 as underlying cost pressures continue to dominate the economic outlook. Despite some easing in food supply conditions, overall price dynamics remain elevated, driven by persistent energy costs, currency-related pressures and structural…
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met representatives of the Pakistan Business Council and industrial stakeholders, including Gatron Industries CEO Taimur Dawood, to discuss tariff rationalisation, export sustainability and manufacturing challenges, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday….