Democrats move to impeach Hegseth over Iran war – World
• Impeachment articles cite illegal warfare, abuse of power• Pentagon taps automakers to boost weapons production WASHINGTON: House Democrats introduced six articles of impeachment against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of “high crimes and misdemeanours” including waging an unauthorised war on Iran. The resolution, led by Rep Yassamin Ansari, a Democratic Congresswoman […]
Pakistan, Italy to combat cultural heritage smuggling – Newspaper
• Dedicated liaison channel to be set up between FIA and Italy’s Carabinieri TPC unit• Pakistani officials to receive training in Rome ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Italy are set to roll out a structured bilateral cooperation mechanism to counter the smuggling of stolen cultural heritage, as cases of antiquities trafficking from Pakistan to European markets continue […]
NA panel seeks review of high taxes on mobile phones – Pakistan
• Recommends tax reduction for sake of affordability; Qamar likens income tax on phones to sales tax• Senate committee questions high SMS alert charges ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Thursday expressed concern over the high tax burden on mobile phones, directing the Tax Policy Office (TPO) in the Ministry of Finance to submit a detailed […]
PSX surges over 2,400 points in midday trading
Investors cheer easing Middle East tensions, government’s Rs109 to Rs116 billion Sukuk listing KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained bullish momentum on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged over 2,400 points in midday trading. The index climbed to around 172,365 points, marking a gain of approximately 2,453 points, or 1.42%, from the previous […]
Trump hints at Islamabad trip if Iran deal is finalised – World
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim shake hands in Doha; and (right) Field Marshal Asim Munir meets Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran.—Reuters/AFP • Claims Iran has accepted ‘almost everything’ in talks• Nuclear issue remains key sticking point; US presses for complete dismantlement• Pakistan-led diplomacy, CDF’s Tehran visit gain global […]
Bushra Bibi shifted to hospital, says PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar
Gohar says he was informed via message, is awaiting briefing on treatment, will request she be allowed to meet family Bushara Bibi, wife of incarcerated former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was taken to the hospital last night, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan posted on X on Friday. In a post on […]
SFD signs agreement to extend $3b deposit with SBP
FinMin witnesses signing ceremony of an ‘important financial agreement’ in Washington, DC SFD signs agreement to extend $3b deposit with the SBP. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on Friday signed an agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to extend the maturity of its $3 billion deposit, Radio Pakistan reported. […]
10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon takes effect – World
A 10-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday while US President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the first-ever meeting between the leaders of the two countries. The ceasefire was announced by Trump on Thursday. Israel has been carrying out deadly attacks in Lebanon against the backdrop […]
Trump says Israel, Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire – World
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Lebanon and Israel had agreed on a 10-day ceasefire. Israel has been carrying out deadly attacks in Lebanon against the backdrop of a now-paused US-Israeli war on Iran. The war spilled into Lebanon on March 2, with an attack by Hezbollah against Israel. Israeli attacks have killed […]
PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkiye on third leg of tri-nation tour, holds meeting with FM Fidan – Pakistan
After wrapping up visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday arrived in Turkiye’s Antalya on the third leg of his tri-nation tour, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The PMO later said that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, paid a courtesy call on PM Shehbaz, and Deputy Prime Minister […]