Pakistan pulls off ‘deal of the century’
• PM, US & Iran presidents sign ‘Islamabad MoU’ • Traffic flows through Hormuz as accord takes effect A win-win deal: (From left) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian display the signed Islamabad MoU. Photos: Reuters/Screengrab ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday signed the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum […]
Veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed passes away at 88
Ahmed, who covered hundreds of Tests and ODIs, dies in Karachi as cricket world mourns his passing Veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed. Photo: X Pakistan’s veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed passed away in Karachi on Thursday at the age of 88, according to his family. Family members said he had been suffering from a heart […]
Pakistan assails 17 Indian water projects, calls them ‘tools for hydro-hegemony’ – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned on Thursday of “at least 17” projects by India designed to drastically alter the Indus river system and lend it “tools for hydro-hegemony”. The deputy prime minister, in a recorded keynote address at a seminar titled “Transboundary Water Resources: A Weaponised Global Common”, said that responsible […]
Centre committed not to ask for further ‘sacrifices’ after freeze on provinces’ development funds: Bilawal – Pakistan
PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Thursday that the federal government had promised that allocations for provinces under the 7th National Finance Commission (NFC) award would be “protected”, and that the Centre would not request any further “help or sacrifice” following the recent decision to freeze development allocations for the provinces. Bilawal joined the budget […]
5 jailed PTI leaders urge opposition to ‘engage constructively’ with PM on ‘Charter of Pakistan’ – Pakistan
LAHORE: Five senior PTI leaders, incarcerated in Kot Lakhpat Jail, have urged opposition leaders to “engage constructively” with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on a “Charter of Pakistan” — a move they deem will address the root cause of instability in the country. They made the appeal in a joint letter to National Assembly Opposition Leader […]
Muharram gatherings, processions to be digitally monitored through drones in Islamabad – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Muharram processions and gatherings will be monitored digitally through drones while geo-tagging of all imambargahs, majalis venues and procession routes has been completed, according to an interior ministry statement detailing security arrangements for Islamabad. The statement was issued after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting to review security arrangements for Muharram in the […]
ADB approves $700m loan for Pakistan’s insurance sector – Business
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $700 million policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at strengthening insurance in Pakistan. In an official announcement, the Manila-based lending agency said the programme seeks to expand insurance coverage and reduce protection gaps. It will also help stimulate private sector participation and support sustainable economic growth. […]
JI to hold nationwide protests against inflation, petroleum levy on June 19
Calls for complete abolition of petroleum levy and reductions in diesel and electricity prices Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addresses the opening session as the party’s three-day congregation begins at the historic Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore. Photo: X LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday demanded an immediate reduction in petroleum prices and announced nationwide […]
PM says US, Iran have signed deal electronically; Iran to ‘instantly’ reopen Hormuz, US to ‘immediately’ lift blockade – World
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early on Thursday that the ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ (MoU) between the United States and Iran had been signed electronically by both sides. “The memorandum has been signed by honourable presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator. The signing of this agreement at the […]
Switzerland hails US-Iran peace plan, confirms Friday talks
Stakeholders, mediators set to meet at Burgenstock for initial negotiations, says foreign ministry Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) and US President Donald Trump. Photos: File Switzerland on Thursday welcomed the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, noting that the stakeholders and mediators are set to meet at the resort town […]