Beleaguered opposition’s political dilemma

ISLAMABAD: “We should be informed within three days…first, when a meeting with Imran Khan will take place and second, when he will be allowed, with his family’s consent, to seek medical treatment of his choice. Otherwise, if this Assembly does not function from Monday onward, we will not be responsible.” These were the remarks of…

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K-P sets rules for 2026 crane capture

PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has announced the 2026 season for the live capture of cranes and issued a notification outlining strict regulations for hunters and camp operators. According to the notification, the season will remain in force from September 1 to October 15. A quota of 100 camps has been fixed across different districts…

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FinMin leaves for World Bank-IMF spring meetings in US

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a Reuters interview at the 2025 annual IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2025. Photo: Reuters/ File Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for the United States to attend the World Bank Group–International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings 2026, where he is set to engage…

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Fashion meets glamour at Karachi runway spectacle

Elegant, star-studded event features wide-ranging bridal, party wear collection; highlights creativity of Pakistani de KARACHI: A vibrant fashion showcase in Karachi brought together some of Pakistan’s leading designers, models, and celebrities as the latest bridal and party wear collections took centre stage in a glamorous runway event. Held under the title “Style Runway Fashion Show”…

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Qatari PM urges caution, says ‘external circumstances’ may affect US-Iran talks

Says MoU requires the US and Iran to ‘meet regularly’ to resolve outstanding issues Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called Monday for caution amid the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, warning that “external circumstances” could still affect negotiations despite the “will” on both sides. “We must be cautious,…

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PSX sheds over 1,900 points amid Middle East tensions

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under renewed selling pressure on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index losing 1,920.49 points, or 1.11%, to reach 171,715.58 during midday trading at around 1:19pm as uncertainty over the rapidly evolving Middle East conflict continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The index had opened on a weak note, declining…

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Adopting AI may cut banking fraud

SWIFT RESPONSE: AI-powered systems can analyse millions of transactions in real time, identify unusual behavioural patterns and detect potentially fraudulent activities with far greater accuracy than conventional rule-based monitoring systems. PHOTO:FILE KARACHI: As scams are increasing day by day, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly reduce fraud and cyber scams in Pakistan’s banking…

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Imran’s counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal

Imran Khan. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and PTI founding chairman Imran Khan’s lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar on Wednesday filed a miscellaneous petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking adjournment of the main appeal hearing against the conviction in the £190 million corruption case. The counsel has also sought permission to meet his…

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Messi stars as Miami settle for Atlanta draw

MIAMI: Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star’s first match since announcing his retirement from international football. Thunderstorms and lightning delayed the start for 90 minutes, but there were sparks aplenty on the field after with…

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