PM also underscores need to ensure respect for international law, international treaties Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Uganda’s candidate for UN secretary-general, Olara Otunnu, in Islamabad. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated Pakistan’s support for multilateralism and the United Nations’ (UN) role in maintaining global peace and security during a meeting with…
Sunset clouds glow over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices rose on Friday, heading for their steepest weekly gain since mid-July, as rising tension and renewed US-Iran hostilities heightened concerns over Middle East supply risks. Brent crude futures…
Khachanov stuns Auger-Aliassime 6-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 at US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime tumbled out of the US Open on Thursday as former champions Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff reached the third round. Karen Khachanov, ranked 50th in the world, downed Auger-Aliassime 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, pulling…
Pakistan’s junior women made a winning start to their AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 campaign, defeating Hong Kong China 2-0 in their opening Challenger Pool match on Friday. Shariqa was the star for Pakistan, scoring both goals to secure the victory. She opened the scoring with a field goal in the 34th minute before doubling…
Pointing out that women constitute a major constituency for peace, Ambassador Jadoon said UN flag fluttering in front of United Nations headquarters in New York. PHOTO: REUTERS UNITED NATIONS: At a high-level forum on the Culture of Peace, Pakistan has called for an expanded role for women in peace and security, emphasizing the theme of…
Net foreign reserves with commercial banks dropped $78.8 million to $5.41 billion over the same period State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose $19 million to $17.12 billion in the week ended August 28, 2026, according to data released by the central…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a media interview at the White House in Washington, DC on July 30, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The European Union has officially joined the US’s economic pressure campaign, “Operation Economic Outcast”, against Iran, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote. In a post on X, Bessent said “The United States stands…
Islamabad says century-old Hindu temple collapsed due to torrential rains, restoration underway Foreign Office. Photo: File The Foreign Office on Friday rejected India’s allegations over the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Narowal as “false and politically motivated,” saying the structure had been damaged by torrential rains. India’s Foreign Ministry on September 2…
Including broadening tax base, reducing burden on compliant taxpayers, improving efficiency through digitalisation APP September 04, 2026 Less than a minute read A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila June 17, 2009. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani on Thursday said that Pakistan was stepping…
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…