No move on constitutional amendment without consensus, says Rana Sanaullah
PM aide says constitutional reforms will only be pursued after consensus among all political stakeholders is reached Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah pushed back on Saturday against speculation of an imminent constitutional amendment, saying no such move would proceed without broad political consensus […]
No move on 28th constitutional amendment, says law minister
Azam Nazeer Tarar says constitutional changes remain off the table without consensus Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. PHOTO: FILE Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Saturday there were currently no signs of a 28th constitutional amendment, stressing that any move toward constitutional changes would only proceed after consultation with coalition partners and other stakeholders. […]
Hamas official says military chief has died after Israel says it targeted him
Izz al-Din al-Haddad is most senior Hamas figure killed by Israel since October ceasefire Palestinians walk at the site of an Israeli airstrike on a residential building on Friday, in Gaza City, on May 16, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A senior Hamas official told Reuters on Saturday that the chief of the group’s military wing had […]
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices declined in both international and domestic markets on Saturday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $6 per ounce to $4,539. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, in the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs600 to Rs476,262. The […]
Iran’s foreign minister warns US of rising economic costs from ‘war of choice’
Pezeshkian expresses appreciation to Pope Leo for his ‘moral and logical stance on military aggressions against Iran’ Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi looks on after he delivered a speech during a session of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament, on the sideline of a second round of US-Iranian talks with Washington in Geneva, on February […]
South Korea opposes Iran’s reported plan to charge Hormuz transit fees
Hwang Jong-woo says waterway is an international shipping route where free navigation must be guaranteed South Korea flag. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY South Korea’s oceans minister is opposed to Iran’s reported move to impose fees on ships passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, calling the action a violation of international law, media reports said […]
Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs5 per litre
Petrol to cost Rs409.78 and diesel Rs409.58 per litre after latest government revision The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs5 per litre each for the next week, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Under the revised prices, high-speed diesel will cost Rs409.58 per litre, […]
Marri clarifies viral clip of Bilawal, says exchange ‘cannot be viewed in isolation’
Clip shows brief Bilawal-Marri exchange during press conference that later went viral on social media A day after a clip showing perceived brusqueness by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari towards party MNA Shazia Marri went viral on social media, PPP spokesperson herself on Friday termed it a one-off interaction that could not be viewed […]
Fact check: Trump and Obama did not get differing receptions during their state visits to China
A reverse image search shows the clip is from September 2016, of Obama’s G20 visit, not a state visit Multiple accounts were sharing a video on the social media platform X since May 13, 2026, comparing the reception given to United States President Donald Trump during his state visit to China with that of his […]
Punjab government eases market hours in Lahore ahead of Eidul Azha amid trader pressure
Markets allowed to stay open till 10pm until June 1 as Punjab relaxes timings to boost trade activity Women shop for artificial jewellery in bazaar at Lahore. Photo: file The Punjab government on Friday relaxed operating hour restrictions for markets until June 1, allowing businesses to remain open until 10pm in a move aimed at boosting […]