BÜRGENSTOCK, Switzerland: US Vice President JD Vance met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Sunday ahead of high-level technical negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The […]
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Japan thrash Tunisia to reach four points as World Cup marks 1,000th match
MONTERREY: Japan celebrated the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history with a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia in Group F on Saturday, as Ayase Ueda scored twice to send the North African side crashing out of the tournament. Hajime Moriyasu’s men made a dream start, taking the lead in […]
PM Shehbaz, FM Munir arrive in Switzerland for US-Iran peace talks
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif and Syed Asim Munir arrived in Burgenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday to participate in high-level talks aimed at advancing the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the prime minister is leading a high-level Pakistani […]
KP presents Rs2.122 trillion tax-free budget with major focus on welfare, health and infrastructure
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Friday presented a Rs2.122 trillion tax-free provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, prioritising social welfare, healthcare expansion, infrastructure development and digital governance reforms. The budget was presented by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in the provincial assembly amid protest from opposition members who chanted […]
Petrol price cut by Rs74 per litre, diesel reduced by Rs67
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices, cutting petrol by Rs74 per litre and diesel by Rs67 per litre with immediate effect from midnight. After the revision, the price of petrol has been reduced from Rs373 to Rs299 per litre, while diesel now stands at […]
Shehbaz and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Islamabad peace deal and bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Friday, during which the two leaders discussed the recently signed Islamabad Peace Deal and broader bilateral relations. According to an official statement, the conversation between the two leaders was […]
Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claim of of cross-border drone strikes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday rejected claims by the Afghan Taliban regime that it had carried out drone strikes on alleged Daesh camps in border areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, saying security forces had instead intercepted and shot down an intruding drone inside Pakistani airspace. In a statement shared via […]
Families of Pakistanis held by Somali pirates demand urgent government action
Families of 10 Pakistani citizens held hostage by Somali pirates staged a protest outside the Karachi Press Club on Friday, calling on the government to intensify diplomatic efforts for their safe recovery. The demonstration, organised by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), was attended by relatives of the abducted crew members, who urged the […]
KP budget not being passed at Centre’s request, but as constitutional duty: Gohar
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Friday that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government would present and pass its budget as a constitutional and legal obligation, rejecting the impression that the move was being made at the request of the federal government. Speaking to reporters, Gohar said the passage of […]
Balochistan govt to send acid attack victim to US for specialised treatment
The Balochistan government has decided to send acid attack victim Dr Mahnoor Nasir to the United States for specialised treatment after approving her overseas medical care. An official said on Friday that Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti had approved the move and directed authorities to complete the necessary arrangements. Balochistan Chief […]



























