India’s top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say
Govt proposes longer jail terms, heftier fines for exam paper leaks, seeking to restore confidence…
India’s top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say
Govt proposes longer jail terms, heftier fines for exam paper leaks, seeking to restore confidence Police use batons to disperse supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party as they march toward parliament on the opening day of its monsoon session, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks, in New Delhi, India,…
Dar confident Pakistan-US trade can grow to $20 billion in five years
Foreign minister says US remains Pakistan’s top export market, cites $9.4b in trade over last fiscal year Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addressing the CODEL and US Business Delegation, July 28, 2026. SCREENGRAB Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s trade in goods with the United…
PM Shehbaz directs faster implementation of government right-sizing reforms
Says performance of govt institutions should be significantly improved through modern technology and better training Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding rightsizing and improving efficiency of the Federal Government in Islamabad. Photo: X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to accelerate the implementation of rightsizing measures aimed at improving government…
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,…
