Pakistan, Eurasian bloc explore trade pact

US officials have indicated they hope the Section 301 investigations will be completed before that deadline. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: A meeting was held between the Member of the Board – Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Andrey Slepnev, and the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, in a videoconference format….

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PSX plunges over 2,750 points as profit-taking erupts

KSE-100 hits intra-day low of 168,828 after aggressive selling wipes out early gains KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a turbulent session on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index plunging by over 2,750 points as investors opted for aggressive profit-taking at higher levels. The market, which had previously shown resilience near the 171,000 mark,…

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CAS imposes lifetime ban on Pakistan weightlifting officials for doping violations

Hafiz Imran Butt and Irfan Butt are prohibited from participating in any sports-related activity in Pakistan The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has welcomed the Court of Arbitration for Sport Anti-Doping Division’s ruling imposing lifetime bans on former Pakistan Weightlifting Federation President Hafiz Imran Butt and coach Irfan Butt for serious anti-doping rule violations. The PSB…

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“One year on, India failed to present evidence on Pahalgam attack’, says Tarar

Tarar further claims that ‘false flag operations have been part of India’s history’ Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addresses a press conference on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday marked one year since what he described as the “Pahalgam false flag operation,” stating that India had failed to present evidence for…

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Lebanon facing food security crisis: WFP

view shows houses and buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, October 11, 2023. Photo:REUTERS BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry says the death toll from Israeli strikes across the country over the past 48 hours has risen to 357, up from a previous count of 303, while it says 1,223 more…

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Endangered vultures rebound in Punjab habitats

Large number of Eurasian griffon vultures spotted in Toba Tharo Lal, drawing expert attention Vultures sighting has drawn attention from wildlife experts, who described it as a significant development. PHOTO: EXPRESS NEWS LAHORE: Vultures facing the threat of extinction have started reappearing in natural habitats in Punjab, following conservation efforts by the wildlife department. According…

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Sindh announces major relief for farmers

Abolishes five bags per acre limit, says govt to purchase wheat directly from farmers KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced major relief measures for small farmers announcing the abolition of five bags per acre limits and said, registered small growers can now sell wheat to the government without quantity restrictions. The…

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World waits with bated breath

• US, Iran hold first face-to-face meeting in decades marking a significant moment for two countries • Marathon meet ISLAMABAD: Mediated by Pakistan, senior figures from Iran and the United States held a 14-hour long talks on Saturday, including first face-to-face meeting at the highest level since 1979, in Islamabad, seeking to iron out key…

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Erdogan did not say Turkiye would have attacked Israel if Pakistan wasn’t mediating US-Iran talks

A fact-check found no credible reports of Erdogan backing that claim or stance publicly Erdogan did not mention Islamabad in his speech and instead criticised Israel for its bombardment of Lebanon. PHOTO: VIDEO GRAB Multiple accounts across social media platforms had been sharing a clip since April 11, 2026, claiming that it showed Turkish President Recep…

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Twin cities roll again as travel curbs end

ISLAMABAD/ RAWALPINDI: Authorities on Saturday night eased movement restrictions across the twin cities, reopening public and goods transport and restoring key civic facilities after a week-long clampdown linked to heightened security arrangements. The administration in Islamabad allowed all types of transport to enter the city, while bus terminals resumed operations with the exception of Faizabad,…

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