No date finalised for second round of US-Iran talks: FO
Spokesperson says “if talks take place” the date and time will be announced officially, warning against speculation The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday clarified that no dates have been decided for the second round of talks between the US and Iran and that, “if talks take place,” the date and time will be announced officially. Speaking at a weekly […]
Irked by JI banners on civic woes, mayor Wahab warns printing presses of shutdown – Pakistan
Mayor Murtaza Wahab rides an e-bike given to KMC vigilance squad.—Dawn • Wahab sees banners, posters affixed by Jamaat as a blot on city’s beauty• Forms KMC vigilance squad on e-bikes to curb vandalism by addicts KARACHI: The tussle between the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and opposition Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) over governance and deteriorating civic […]
Tax relief on menstrual products proposed in Balochistan – Pakistan
QUETTA: Balochistan Minister for Education Raheela Durrani has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the health, dignity and well-being of women and girls across the province through decisive legislative action. Presiding over a consultative meeting on Wednesday to strategise a joint assembly resolution on menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) tax reforms, she said steps were […]
11 nations urge support for states facing Middle East war fallout – World
IRAN’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomes Field Marshal Asim Munir upon his arrival at the airport in Tehran, days after the first round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad remained inconclusive.—AFP • US blockade turns back several vessels as Trump claims peace within reach• Iran threatens to disrupt Red Sea maritime route if ports remain under […]
PTI secretary general offers his resignation, again – Pakistan
• Salman Akram Raja claims he repeatedly asked Imran to relieve him• Dismisses Aleema’s criticism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Wednesday reiterated that he would send his resignation to party founder Imran Khan, saying he had no desire to hold the position. Speaking to media persons, he said he had […]
Attacks on security men escorting polio teams slammed – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: While 27 million children out of targeted 45m have been vaccinated against polio during the ongoing immunisation drive across the country, the Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) has expressed deep concern and condemned three attacks on security personnel escorting polio teams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. In separate incidents in Bannu, Hangu and Nasirabad, […]
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
The US dollar falls to its lowest level in six weeks, making greenback-denominated commodities Gold and Silver prices rose on Thursday in Pakistan, supported by a weaker dollar and lower US Treasury yields, as investors grew optimistic about a potential end to the Middle East war, which has stoked fears of higher inflation. Spot gold […]
Trump’s son to accompany him on visit to China – World
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s son Eric, who oversees the family business empire, will accompany the US president on his trip to China next month, a spokeswoman for the family organisation said on Tuesday. Eric and his wife Lara will accompany Trump in a personal capacity on the May 14 to 15 visit, Trump Organisation spokeswoman Kimberly […]
Amid Lebanon truce talks, Israel kills 3 paramedics – World
Wael Sabbagh, whose mother Afaf Sidaoui and brother Hassan were killed in an Israeli strike on an apartment building, stands outside the site of the attack in Beirut.—Reuters BEIRUT: Amid efforts of a ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel continued its attacks and targeted paramedic teams on Wednesday in southern part of the country, killing at least […]
US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
US Central Command says 10 vessels are turned around, no ships break through since start of blockade A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. PHOTO: REUTERS A second US-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a US blockade on vessels visiting […]