NEW DELHI: India and South Korea on Monday agreed to significantly expand economic cooperation, setting a target to double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. The understanding was reached during talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who is on a three-day […]
TEHRAN: Iran has said there are currently no plans to hold a second round of negotiations with the United States, signalling a setback in ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the regional conflict. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said during a weekly press briefing that Washington had failed to demonstrate seriousness […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as a high-level delegation from Tehran is expected to visit Pakistan later this week. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the 45-minute call focused on the evolving regional situation, with […]
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced that representatives from his administration will visit Pakistan to participate in the Islamabad Talks, as diplomatic efforts intensify to secure a deal between Washington and Tehran. The announcement comes amid heightened expectations that Trump himself might attend the talks. However, he clarified that […]
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed that Pakistan has made a payment of $2 billion to the United Arab Emirates as part of ongoing financial arrangements between the two countries. According to an SBP spokesperson, the amount had previously been placed in Pakistan’s account under a safe […]
ANTALYA: Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where both leaders discussed regional developments and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, President Erdogan welcomed the premier and appreciated […]
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced strict action against students and officials involved in cheating during board examinations, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy amid ongoing controversy over malpractice. In a joint statement, Education Minister Sardar Shah and Universities and Boards Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu said students caught using unfair means in […]
TEHRAN: Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial shipping following a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, while the United States signalled it would maintain pressure on Tehran despite the move. In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the key global […]
ISLAMABAD: Bushra Bibi, spouse of Imran Khan, has been shifted back to Adiala jail in Rawalpindi after undergoing successful eye surgery for retinal detachment, sources said on Friday. According to prison sources, Bushra Bibi had complained of impaired vision in her right eye, prompting jail authorities to arrange an urgent […]
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said his administration appreciates Pakistan’s role in facilitating ongoing US-Iran negotiations, hinting that he may personally attend talks in Islamabad as diplomatic efforts intensify to secure a deal. “We are grateful for the job Pakistan is doing,” Trump said, adding, “I might go” for the Islamabad talks […]