FM Dar, Miliband discuss Indus Water Treaty, evolving regional security situation, says FO

FM Dar expresses ‘serious concern’ about terrorist threats emanating from Afghanistan that impact Pak’s security Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar holds delegation-level talks with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in London. — PICTURE VIA X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday discussed the Indus Waters Treaty and the…

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Eid travel rush causes transport chaos

RAWALPINDI: As the Eidul Azha holidays began on Tuesday, a steady influx of commuters from the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad continued returning to their native towns to celebrate Eid with their loved ones. On the final day before Eid, an extraordinary rush of passengers was witnessed at transport terminals and wagon stands, while…

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Senate panel flags security concerns

Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6% ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on Thursday reviewed conviction rates in human rights-related cases across provinces, alongside broader concerns over justice delivery, security and gender inequality in Pakistan. The meeting, chaired by Senator Samina Zehri, was briefed by…

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PSX roars back as US-Iran tensions ease

KSE-100 jumps over 5,300 points as Brent plunges 4.2% to $92.74; autos, banks, cement and energy stocks lead buying KARACHI: Equities at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) managed a muted cheer on Monday as investors took the latest signs of de-escalation between the United States and Iran as a step towards putting the conflict on hold,…

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Glasner seeks ‘perfect ending’ to Palace

LONDON: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner wants to secure a “perfect ending” to his successful two-year reign with victory over Rayo Vallecano in the Europa Conference League final in Leipzig, Germany on Wednesday. The Austrian will be in the Palace dugout for the last time having overseen an era of unprecedented success at Selhurst Park…

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Violent dust storm kills 11 in central Sindh

NAWABSHAH: Powerful winds reaching speeds of up to 95 kilometres per hour, accompanied by a dust storm and rain, swept across parts of Shaheed Benazirabad and neighbouring Naushahro Feroze districts on Tuesday night, killing 11 people, including women and children, and injuring dozens of others. The storm caused widespread destruction, uprooting trees, toppling electricity poles,…

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Govt to present recommendations in week to resolve issues of oil tanker association

Petroleum minister assures that govt’s foremost priority is to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies, facilitate public Oil tankers are seen parked, following the protest by the All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association, demanding the hike in fares, expansion of quota in onshore white pipeline transportation and permit to use old vehicles, in Karachi on September 19,…

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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings

Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaking at the Pakistan Policy Dialogue in Islamabad Photo: Screengrab ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for the United States to participate in the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings 2026, scheduled to be held in Washington…

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