Aleem Khan issued clear directives to expedite pending projects, emphasising that delays will no longer be tolerated KARACHI: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan visited the regional office of the National Highway Authority (NHA) in Karachi and chaired a high-level review meeting, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The minister was given…
. KYIV: Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday for the fourth time in 16 days as authorities struggled to cope with a mounting environmental disaster from toxic black smoke clouds and oil leaking into the sea. Ukraine’s SBU security service said drones had again struck the sea port and refinerythat…
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while chairing a meeting on energy sector reforms on Saturday, directed the authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive strategy to stabilise electricity tariffs. During the meeting, the prime minister stressed the need to provide relief to both industrial and domestic electricity consumers and instructed officials concerned to take concrete measures…
Hosting talks at such level has already given Islamabad a great reputational lift ISLAMABAD: All eyes are on Islamabad as Pakistan prepares to host the second round of talks between Iran and the United States. The fragile ceasefire between the two sides is due to expire, leaving almost no room for failure. Both sides had…
. WASHINGTON: The UN chief on Monday called for continued diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran, while urging all parties to respect an existing ceasefire and ensure compliance with international law, including maritime freedom of navigation. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is pressing for talks to continue “constructively” in…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the nation on Friday. Photo: PMO ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia on Friday assured Pakistan of providing full financial support to deal with the issues stemming from the Middle East conflict, extending its helping hand at a time when Islamabad is making nearly $5 billion debt repayments and trying to keep external…
Fifth edition of the second-most watched T20 league in the world scheduled to commence on Sunday, 22 November. Final to be played at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, 20 December 2026“We are pleased to confirm the DP World International League T20 Season 5 window. The biggest cricketing spectacle in the Gulf region will be…
Uzma Bukhari terms early marriages harmful, stressing that young girls should be allowed to complete their education Punjab Assembly. PHOTO: FILE The Punjab Assembly passed the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 by a majority vote on Monday following a detailed and heated debate between treasury and opposition members, alongside key legislative business and a question…
Rory McIlroy eyes rare back-to-back Masters title at Augusta after historic 2025 win. Photo: AFP/FILE AUGUSTA: Rory McIlroy, whose emotional 2025 Masters victory completed an incredible career grand slam, chases an even rarer feat this year — repeating as champion at Augusta National. The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland hopes to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus…
Says guidelines position AI as powerful assistive tool that will enhance performance while preserving human judgment Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS The National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) on Wednesday formally issued national guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial…