Iranian FM Araghchi lands in Pakistan after Oman visit, next stop Moscow: diplomatic source – Pakistan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was back in Pakistan on Sunday, a diplomatic source told Dawn, a day after he left Islamabad for a visit to Oman as part of a tri-nation tour. He is undertaking the trip against the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic efforts, notably by Pakistan, to bring Tehran and Washington to the […]
In China, President Zardari expresses interest in closer collaboration in seed technology, agricultural research – World
President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday expressed Pakistan’s interest in closer collaboration in seed technology, agricultural research and modern farming practices with China as he met the secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Hunan. The president arrived in China on Saturday for a week-long visit to the Hunan and Hainan provinces for engagements […]
Iranian FM Araghchi lands in Pakistan after Oman visit, to head to Moscow after short stay: diplomatic source – Pakistan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was back in Pakistan on Sunday, a diplomatic source told Dawn, a day after he left Islamabad for a visit to Oman as part of a tri-nation tour. He is undertaking the trip against the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic efforts, notably by Pakistan, to bring Tehran and Washington to the […]
PPP Punjab leaders warn of political drift
LAHORE: As hopes of forming the next government in Islamabad fade, the PPP continues its policy of fence-sitting, according to party leaders, who fear that the party’s inability to take necessary policy decisions could further alienate potential voters who would like to see it fill the political vacuum left by the embattled PTI. Party leaders […]
Pakistan notifies 6 land routes for transportation of goods to Iran amid blockade of Hormuz, Iranian ports – World
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has notified six routes for the transportation of goods to Iran against an encashable bank guarantee amid reports that thousands of containers destined for Iran are awaiting clearance at Pakistani ports. For this to come into force, the Ministry of Commerce has issued a statutory regulatory order, Transit of Goods through Territory of […]
IMF executive board to meet on May 8 to approve disbursement of over $1.2bn to Pakistan – Business
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called a meeting of its executive board on May 8 to approve the disbursement of more than $1.2 billion to Pakistan under two concurrent programmes — $7bn Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), IMF officials told Dawn. Pakistan has qualified for the disbursement of […]
Iranian FM Araghchi back in Pakistan after Oman visit, to head to Moscow after short stay: diplomatic source – Pakistan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was back in Pakistan on Sunday, a diplomatic source told Dawn, a day after he left Islamabad for a visit to Oman as part of a tri-nation tour. He is undertaking the trip against the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic efforts, notably by Pakistan, to bring Tehran and Washington to the […]
Israel releases 15 Gaza detainees with signs of emaciation, torture
More than 9,600 Palestinians are currently held in Israeli prisons, including 90 women and 350 children More than 9,600 Palestinians are currently held in Israeli prisons, including 90 women and 350 children, according to official Palestinian figures. PHOTO: ANADOLU Israel released 15 Palestinian detainees from the Gaza Strip on Sunday via the Kerem Shalom crossing […]
Trump, administration officials likely targets of shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner: US official – World
United States President Donald Trump and officials in his administration were the likely targets of a suspect who fired at a security agent guarding the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton — the same hotel where Ronald Reagan […]
Any US-Iran deal must guarantee security of Arab countries, Jordan’s king says
Terms security of Gulf fundamental to the security, stability of the region and the world Jordan’s King Abdullah II. Photo: AFP/ File Jordan’s King Abdullah II said on Sunday that any potential agreement between the US and Iran must guarantee the security of Arab countries. Abdullah discussed in Amman with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber […]