Pakistan firmly committed to stance on Palestine, Israel: Dar answers question on Abraham Accords – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that Pakistan remained firmly committed to its longstanding position on Palestine and Gaza and that there could be no change in Islamabad’s stance towards Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. He said this during a press conference at Pakistan’s embassy […]
Israel plan to seize more of Gaza means ‘more children will suffer’: UN – World
The United Nations warned on Friday that an Israeli plan to take control of 70 per cent of Gaza will increase suffering among children already hit by the impacts of severe overcrowding. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to take control of more territory in the Gaza Strip, flouting the terms of […]
Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs22 – Pakistan
The government announced a reduction of Rs22 per litre in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) each on Friday. Last week, the government cut the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs6-7 per litre each with immediate effect for the week ending May 29 owing to lower global prices. Following the last reduction, […]
Rubio thanks Dar for Pakistan’s ‘constructive role’ in mediation between US and Iran – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington on Friday and thanked him for Pakistan’s constructive role for mediation between the US and Iran. The development comes as Islamabad is attempting to negotiate a peace pact to end […]
Dar quashes rumours of Pakistan joining Abraham Accords
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Pakistani counterpart at the State Department in Washington on Friday, as negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran drag on. The meeting with Foreign Minister Ishaq Darwhose country is acting as mediator between the United States and Irancame days after Rubio’s visit to India. […]
WHO says 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola – World
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including 223 suspected deaths that were being investigated. An outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is ongoing in the DRC, with cases also reported in Uganda. There have been 125 confirmed […]
Dar holds talks with Rubio in Washington – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio on Friday, and the two leaders also participated in a photo opportunity before the talks. A joint statement is expected later in the day, while Dar is also scheduled to address a press conference. He […]
PTI claims MNA Junaid Akbar arrested during election campaign, later expelled from Gilgit-Baltistan – Pakistan
The PTI alleged that its president in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, MNA Junaid Akbar was “arrested” in Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday while campaigning for upcoming elections and later expelled from there. Initially the PTI claimed in a post on X that “PTI KP President Junaid Akbar, along with MNAs Saleemur Rehman, Amjab Ali Khan, Syed Mehboob Shah, MPA […]
Ahead of Australia series, Shaheen hopeful Babar’s form from PSL will continue – Sport
Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi expressed hope on Friday that Babar Azam, who had been recalled for the upcoming three-match series against Australia, would continue his PSL form. In the 11th HBL Pakistan Super League edition that concluded earlier this month, Babar finished as the highest run-getter for the season and also led his […]
UN says Israel did not provide ‘iota’ of evidence it took efforts to prevent sexual violence amid blacklisting
UN rebukes Israel’s plan to occupy 70% of Gaza, saying the 100% territory belongs to Palestinians Italian activist from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, Ilaria Del Mastro, a nurse at San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, gestures upon arrival at Istanbul Airport in Istanbul, following her detention by Israeli forces after the vessels were intercepted in international […]