Arab FMs hold closed-door talks over Gaza – World
• Cairo plan suggests ‘Governance Assistance Mission’ in place of Hamas• Proposal to be presented to Arab League summit today• Hamas rejects any form of ‘non-Palestinian’ set-up• Europe wants aid restored CAIRO: As Arab foreign ministers met behind closed doors on Monday ahead of an Arab League (AL) summit focused on a plan to counter […]
Ishaq Dar vows crackdown on cartels of market manipulation, highlights regulatory reforms
Listen to article Pakistan is tightening its grip on monopolistic practices by reinforcing anti-monopoly laws, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) new head office. The ceremony in Islamabad was attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, and […]
IMF scrutiny – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
AN IMF delegation is in Islamabad to assess progress on the Fund’s ongoing $7bn funding programme amidst hopes that the review will not encounter any serious obstacles that could delay the next tranche. The mission will evaluate how Pakistan has done on quantitative performance criteria, structural benchmarks and indicative targets for the first half of […]
FC soldier martyred in Kalat suicide bombing – Pakistan
QUETTA: A Frontier Corps man was martyred and four others were injured in a suicide attack carried out by a woman on a convoy near Kalat on Monday, officials said. The attack came a day after Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti expressed alarm over the security situation prevailing in the province. Officials said the suicide […]
Imran, Bushra Bibi fasting without food, claims Barrister Saif
Listen to article Former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi are fasting without being provided meals for Sehri and Iftar, PTI’s Barrister Saif claimed on Tuesday. Barrister Saif, adviser to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief minister, alleged that the couple was being denied food while observing Ramadan fasts. He said the restriction on meetings with the PTI founder […]
Pims doctors examine Imran in jail – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A team from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) visited the Adiala Jail on Monday to conduct a medical check-up of former prime minister Imran Khan. The four-member team was headed by Dr Altaf Hussain, an ENT specialist. Other members of the team included Dr Umar Farooq from the hospital’s Dental Department, Dr […]
Cunningham, Duren shine as Detroit annihilate Utah
The Detroit Pistons opened their four-game West Coast road trip in dominant fashion, rolling past the Utah Jazz 134-106 on Monday. The victory marked Detroit’s 10th win in their last 11 games, a feat the franchise has not accomplished since the 2007-08 season. Cade Cunningham led the way with 29 points, nine assists, and four […]
Torkham tensions mount as forces trade fire – Pakistan
• Six security men, two civilians injured; man dies of cardiac arrest as locals forced to flee hail of bullets• Taliban fighter reportedly killed, two wounded in exchange of fire KHYBER: At least eight people, including six troops, sustained minor injuries on Sunday night after Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces traded fire at the Torkham […]
Ali Ansari makes Saboor Aly’s birthday special with surprise
Listen to article Saboor Aly and Ali Ansari, one of Pakistan’s beloved celebrity couples, celebrated a special moment on Saboor’s birthday with a surprise. The couple, who have always been open about their relationship, marked the occasion with an intimate celebration filled with love. Ali Ansari made sure his wife’s birthday was unforgettable by bringing her a […]
Who Is Mikey Madison? 5 Facts About the ‘Best Actress’ Winner
At just 25 years old, Mikey Madison made history at the 2025 Academy Awards by winning the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Anora, cementing her place as one of Hollywood’s most exciting new stars. With this achievement, she became the ninth youngest actress ever to win the prestigious award, following in the footsteps […]