Govt declares mourning for Aga Khan IV
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Prince Rahim Aga Khan on Thursday and condoled with him on the sad demise of his father Prince Karim Aga Khan, as the government declared Saturday (tomorrow) as “day of national mourning” in the country. Shah Karim Al Hussaini Aga Khan IV passed away in Lisbon on Tuesday […]
Attempt to disrupt Sino-Pak ties ‘bound to fail’
BEIJING: Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors, including counter-terrorism, defence, agriculture, information technology and others, reiterating that the attempt to undermine or disrupt bilateral ties were bound to fail. The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed as President Asif Ali Zardari, during his ongoing five-day state visit to China, […]
Pakistan rejects Trump’s Gaza takeover plan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday joined other countries to strongly oppose President Donald Trump’s stunning proposal to take over Gaza, a piece of land which would be part of the future Palestinian State. During a joint news conference with the Israeli Prime Minister, Trump dropped the bombshell by revealing that the US was planning to take […]
Protesters torch Sheikh Mujib’s house
DHAKA: Thousands of protesters set fire to the home of Bangladesh’s founding leader as his daughter, ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, called on her supporters to stand against the interim government. The South Asian nation of 170 million people has struggled with political strife since Hasina was forced to flee to neighbouring India in […]
‘Diplomacy best way to resolve Kashmir dispute’
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh emphasized that diplomacy was the best way to resolving global issues, including the Kashmir dispute. He made these remarks during a seminar held at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington. “The durable settlement of the Kashmir issue and a hope for lasting peace can be best accomplished […]
South Africa’s Ramaphosa takes aim at Trump
CAPE TOWN: South Africa will not be bullied, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a national address Thursday, after his government faced criticism from senior US officials including President Donald Trump. “We are witnessing the rise of nationalism, protectionism, the pursuit of narrow interests, and the decline of common cause,” Ramaphosa said. “This is the world […]
Pakistan’s interest costs soar
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s public debt remained above the sustainable level in the last fiscal year, violating an Act of Parliament due to higher interest expenses, which also neutralised the benefits of exchange rate stability and reductions in other expenditures, states a new government report. The Debt Policy Statement 2025 from the Ministry of Finance officially […]
Stoinis announces shock retirement ahead of CT
Australia’s all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket, confirming he will not be part of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Stoinis, who was initially named in the Australia squad for the tournament, made the decision to step away from ODIs to focus on the next phase of his career. […]
Panel to liaise with journalists on PECA law
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting has decided to form a sub-committee to address concerns of the journalists regarding the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The decision was announced during a committee meeting chaired by MNA Pullain Baloch. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Atta Tarar said the Act is solely […]
Pakistan, China sign three MoUs
BEIJING: Pakistan and China on Thursday signed three different MoUs to enhance cooperation in the areas of renewable energy, cement and fertilizer manufacturing sectors. President Asif Ali Zardari along with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah witnessed the MoU signing ceremony here. Meanwhile, the president […]