South Korea to enshrine nuclear non-proliferation pledge in law as it pursues nuclear-powered subs: report
Proposed legislation outlines five basic principles for country’s nuclear-powered submarine project South Korea plans to…
South Korea to enshrine nuclear non-proliferation pledge in law as it pursues nuclear-powered subs: report
Proposed legislation outlines five basic principles for country’s nuclear-powered submarine project South Korea plans to introduce a special bill that would legally reaffirm its commitment not to develop or possess nuclear weapons while advancing its program to build nuclear-powered submarines, according to a Yonhap News Agency report on Tuesday citing government sources. The proposed legislation,…
PML-N secures strong lead in AJK polls, wins 9 of 13 seats in Mirpur as unofficial results pour in
PPP wins the remaining four seats in the division, which comprises the districts of Mirpur, Kotli and Chaksawari A polling officer opens a ballot box for counting at a polling station during the first phase of voting for the local legislature in Mirpur on July 27, 2026. Photo: AFP The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerged…
PSX slips into negative territory amid cautious trading
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded in negative territory during the first half of the session on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index extending its losses after opening on a weak note. As of 1:00pm, the index stood at 177,982.68, down 279.65 points, or 0.16% from the previous close of 178,262.33. Earlier in the…
US-led Israel-Lebanon talks set for next week in Rome
Technical groups will focus on advancing implementation of framework agreement, says US State Department official An Israeli soldier stands by a mobile artillery unit, near the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel January 15, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS The next round of United States-led talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome next week, with…
Govt unveils monsoon preparedness plan as climate minister urges better management to tackle disasters
NDMA reports at least 107 people have died and 297 others have been injured since the rains began on June 26 Climate Minister Musadiq Malik speaking at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). SCREENGRAB Pakistan must shift its focus from simply storing water to regulating it year-round, Climate Minister Musadiq Malik said on Tuesday, as…
Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelenskiy as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages
Relations with Zelenskiy warm while White House frustration mounts over stalled progress in Iran conflict United States President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, with wars in Iran and Ukraine at critical stages and his ties with both leaders markedly different. Relations with Zelenskiy have warmed as Ukraine has blunted Russian advances, while Netanyahu arrives amid growing White House frustration over the lack of progress toward…
Hajj Savings Scheme on the cards
ISLAMBAD: In a historic first, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has launched a comprehensive 16-page multi-year Hajj Policy and Plan covering 2027 to 2030. Designed to bring long-term stability and cost efficiency to Hajj operations, the strategy relies on securing three- to four-year contracts in Saudi Arabia for air travel, accommodation, transport,…
Visa freeze hits exports, businesses
Gulfood participation at risk as business community seeks diplomatic intervention ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly frozen visa issuance for Pakistanis, hitting exports and disrupting international trade activities, business leaders have warned. Speaking on the issue, Ismail Suttar, Founder and Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, said the UAE is currently…
Cabinet approves refining policy amendments to boost Euro-V fuel production
PM Shehbaz warns against delays, orders Gulf roadshows to promote amended policy for brownfield refinery projects Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Energy in Islamabad. PHOTO: PMO The Cabinet Committee on Energy on Tuesday approved amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023 that will enable the modernisation of Pakistan’s…
K-P CS wants out of Imran Rehai Force case
He contends that the matter pertains to the political leadership and does not involve the provincial bureaucracy ISLAMABAD: As the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) resumes hearing today (Tuesday) on a petition concerning the alleged “Imran Khan Rehai Force,” the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary has asked the court to remove him as a respondent. In a concise…
