Adherence to international laws, dialogue only options for regional stability: NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has emphasised that respect for international laws and resolving disputes through dialogue are the only ways to ensure peace in the world. In his message on the occasion of the “International Day for Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace,” the speaker said that the prevailing global and regional circumstances […]
11 granted bail in protest case – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday granted post-arrest bail to 11 suspects held in connection with protests over the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In a separate case, the court extended the physical remand of five accused in the murder of a businessman in the federal capital. ATC Judge Abual Hasanat Mohammad […]
Parts of twin cities remain locked down despite uncertainty over US-Iran talks – Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: As uncertainty persists over the expected US-Iran peace talks, the district administrations of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have yet to decide on reopening the closed areas in and around Nur Khan Airbase and resuming Metro Bus, electric bus services and goods transportation. For the last five consecutive days, streets, link roads, […]
CM Bugti opens research centre in Balochistan to curb extremism – Pakistan
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has inaugurated the province’s first research centre aimed at countering rising extremism in the province. The inauguration ceremony of Balochistan Centre of Excellence on Countering Violent Extremism was attended by Home Minister Mir Zia Langove, members of the provincial assembly, government officials and representatives of relevant institutions. During the […]
US soldier charged with making $400,000 on Maduro removal bets
Case appears to mark the first time the department has brought insider trading charges involving a prediction market A US Army soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro has been charged with making $400,000 by betting on the removal of the ousted Venezuelan leader, the Justice Department said on Thursday. In the weeks leading up to Maduro’s January […]
Uproar as Israel kills Lebanese journalist amid peace talks – Newspaper
Mourners stand in front of a portrait of journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Wednesday, during her funeral in Baisariyeh.—Reuters • Beirut calls action a ‘war crime’, vows to seek international justice• Rights groups demand accountability, say intentional targeting of civilians is illegal• Attack overshadows new round of negotiations BEIRUT: […]
Football fans not enthused by suggestion of Iran-Italy swap – Sport
MILAN: The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from fans of Italy’s national football team on Thursday, with the Italian media reminding readers that the idea has a very familiar feel. Donald Trump’s US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the Financial […]
KSE-100 drops 2,000 points as US-Iran deadlock persists
Selling hits banking, fertilisers, oil and gas stocks, KSE-100 hovers near 167,000, down 1.19% at midday KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under the hammer during Friday’s early trading as geopolitical tremors continued to fuel panic selling, eroding the benchmark KSE-100 Index by over 2,000 points by midday. After plunging nearly 2,400 points in […]
CJP Afridi openly opposes Judicial Commission of Pakistan meeting for judges’ transfer – Pakistan
• In letter to commission, Justice Afridi warns move will set ‘undesirable and potentially far-reaching precedent’• Fears it will ‘erode public confidence’ in judiciary’s independence and stability• Last year, he described transfer of three judges to IHC from different provinces under Article 200 as something to be ‘rejoiced’ ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya […]
Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping
A satellite image shows a fleet of small boats at sea, north of the Strait of Hormuz near the Kargan coast, Iran, April 22, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran’s use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz undermines suggestions that US forces have disabled its naval capabilities. US President Donald […]