Iran appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between Tehran and Washington – World
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Wednesday that the Islamic republic appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to end the Middle East war, without commenting on a ceasefire extension announced by the United States. He expressed these views while answering reporters’ questions, a statement by Iran’s foreign ministry said, adding that Baqaei was asked about Pakistan’s […]
All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz under scrutiny for alleged recreational drug use – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday investigated Mohammad Nawaz for the alleged use of recreational drugs. The development came after ESPNcricinfo reported that the player had tested positive for recreational drug use. “ESPNcricinfo has learned that the positive result comes from testing during the T20 World Cup earlier this year,” the report added. […]
Pezeshkian blames US ‘blockade’ for impasse
Iranian walks past a giant billboard reading ‘The Strait of Hormuz remains closed’ at Revolution Square in Tehran. Photo: AFP WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the “breach of commitments, blockade and threats” were the main obstacles to genuine negotiations. “Tehran wants to continue peace talks but the US’ breach of commitments, blockade […]
SC redefines digital justice benchmarks
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it had set a new benchmark in the delivery of digital justice, reaffirming its commitment to a people-friendly, transparent, and technology-driven judicial system. In an official statement, the court said case hearings were successfully conducted across the country using modern technology, enabling seamless judicial proceedings even in challenging […]
Putin can meet Zelenskiy: Kremlin
. MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin can only meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the purpose of finalising agreements on the conflict, Russian news agencies quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying on Wednesday. Peskov’s comments on state television, reported by Russian news agencies, came after Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine asked Turkey […]
Govt denies solar licensing claims
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Power Division declared misleading the reports claiming the federal government made it mandatory for solar consumers to get a licence from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). The reports stated that amendments related to solar systems made it obligatory for all consumers installing solar setups to obtain a licence from […]
Islamabad’s Red Zone remains off-limits; other routes in twin cities reopen to public after days-long closure – Pakistan
Islamabad’s Red Zone remained sealed to the general public on Wednesday, but other routes in the twin cities, sealed earlier for the security of foreign delegations visiting the capital, were opened to the public, easing some hardship faced by the residents. US Vice President JD Vance and his team had been expected to arrive on […]
Pahalgam: one year on
. A year after the bloodshed in Pahalgam, the questions have not gone away. If anything, they have only sharpened. Twenty-six lives were lost in April 2025 in one of the deadliest attacks in the disputed region in decades. From the outset, India moved with striking speed. Within minutes, an FIR was registered and blame […]
Pakistan moves towards one-window airport clearance with e-gates, smart scanners – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In an apparent push to modernise border control and cut wait time for travellers, Pakistan appears to be moving towards a “one-window” airport clearance system using e-gates and smart scanners, with a joint strategy by the Ministries of Defence and Interior coming under detailed discussion on Wednesday. The plan comes amid growing international passenger […]
Schools in India’s capital told to ring regular bells to remind children to drink water – World
Schools in India’s capital must ring regular bells to remind schoolchildren to drink water as the megacity gears up to face heatwave conditions, a new city order has said. Summer heat in the world’s most populous nation can be brutal — putting millions of people at risk, with nearly 11,000 people dying due to heat […]