Dar and Iran’s Araghchi discuss regional situation, Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with the regional situation and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts coming under discussion, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday. “Discussion focused on the regional situation and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts for peace and stability in the region,” the FO said, […]
Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says
Air traffic returns to normal after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted An Emirates airplane at Dubai International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Dubai Airports’ operations and flights are being ramped up now that United Arab Emirates airspace is […]
Iranian ship, crew seized by US transferred to Pakistan: report – World
An Iranian ship that was seized by the US after it “failed to comply” with the blockade imposed by the country has been transferred to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran, along with its crew, American outlet ABC News reported on Monday. “US forces completed the transfer of 22 crew members of M/V Touska to Pakistan […]
Pakistan’s AI reckoning – Pakistan
PAKISTAN is beginning to confront a question it can no longer defer: how to AI-proof its future. Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant ambition. It is an immediate necessity. In recent months, Pakistan has announced a nationwide AI training programme, committed $1 billion in investment by 2030, and outlined plans to train a large […]
Interlinked crises – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
ACROSS the Middle East, three main hotspots should remain cause for concern for the international community: the ‘frozen’ Iran war, the Lebanese conflict, and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. All these crises are interlinked as they involve either direct US military intervention or Washington-backed aggression by Israel. Therefore, in the interests of peace, America […]
Babar Zaheer opens up on Mahira Khan makeup controversy, online bullying, and beauty standards
The makeup artist opens up on Mahira Khan makeup controversy, online bullying, and beauty standards Makeup artist Babar Zaheer strongly condemned the online hate directed at actor Mahira Khan during the Neelofar press tour amid the controversy over alleged botox claims, saying that the level of hate was unjustified. Zaheer appeared on Muhammad Fahad Abid’s […]
Doubling down on lithium – Newspaper
Huma Khattak, CEO of Atom Power and EV Technologies The future of energy is closely tied to efficient batteries, not only for e-bikes and electric vehicles (EVs) but also for domestic and commercial power banks for solar energy. The current game-changer is the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, set to replace wet and dry lead-acid batteries. Pakistan’s […]
Govt urged to reduce tax on milk – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: At a pre-budget consultation on structural reforms in the dairy sector, the government was urged to reduce the general sales tax on milk as safe milk is essential for child development. Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, while participating in the consultations, organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and […]
Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for his response to September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack Former Donald Trump lawyer and former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani arrives at US Federal court in his case to surrender valuables to Georgia election workers he was found to have defamed, in New York City, US, November 26, 2024 […]
Still in stabilisation mode – Business
The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to raise the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.5 per cent is an unmistakable signal: there is a clear preference for stability over economic growth; discipline over expansion. In a climate already weighed down by structural fragilities, monetary tightening has become the chosen instrument of restraint, […]