Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly receives Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting in Islamabad. Photo: app ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday said it would press ahead with its mediation efforts as it hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, despite a no-show from the US side. The Iranian foreign minister departed Islamabad after speaking only…
PUBLISHED September 28, 2025 As the campaign for immunisation against HPV began, a lot of objections to the vaccine came to the fore, raising doubts in the minds of even those optimistic people who usually see the bright side of things. The most common objection is why a girl as young as nine years old…
Defence minister cites capacity payments in long-standing agreements with independent power producers Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaking at the National Assembly. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/ NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF PAKISTAN ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday defended the government’s revised solar energy policy, saying authorities were constrained by long-standing agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) and must…
Raw foods not only save cooking time during hot weather but also offer essential hydration and nutrients Listen to article As heatwave conditions intensify across the region, health experts are urging the public to incorporate specific raw foods into their daily diets to help combat the risk of heatstroke and related illnesses. With soaring temperatures and high…
Worst situation reported in Pir Colony, where SSWMB established dumping point for animal remains KARACHI: Sanitation conditions remain poor across large parts of Karachi, with animal waste and household garbage still lying uncollected in several neighbourhoods even on the seventh day after Eidul Azha. The absence of disinfectant spraying and lime treatment has led to…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo shoots at goal. REUTERS NEW YORK: Multi-champions Brazil, Argentina and Germany all won their preparatory games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, although by small margins, with former champion England and hopeful Portugal also securing victories. The busy day of friendlies saw some of the biggest stars on display, with…
Following the cut, petrol price was fixed at Rs381.78 and HSD at Rs380.78 per litre nationwide People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar. Photo: Reuters/ File The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs22 per litre, saying the move was…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a turbulent start to the week on Monday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index came under pressure amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global markets, keeping investors cautious. In the morning, trading kicked off in a tense environment and by 11:34 am, the index lost 2,371 points (1.58%). A…
It is a national tragedy and we will award him the status of national hero, says G-B CM GILGIT BALTISTAN: “We will again see what the issue is, and if they [quarantined pilgrims] need further treatment, they will be shifted to DHQ or city hospital, but if they can be treated here, we will provide…
Manchester City players celebrate their 2-1 win against Arsenal at the Etihad. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester City beat stumbling Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to seize control of the Premier League title race as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions League place. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have been in pole position for months but are wobbling…