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 […]
WASHINGTON: The United States has begun enforcing a naval blockade against Iran in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to military officials. A senior US military official, General General Caine, said the operation began on Monday at 10am Eastern Time, with enforcement taking place in international waters. “US forces […]
ISLAMABAD: Owais Leghari said on Thursday that ongoing power outages were largely beyond the government’s control, citing regional tensions and a shortfall in electricity generation, while apologising for load-shedding during peak hours. Addressing a press conference, the minister said the government regretted outages during high-demand periods but stressed that several […]
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Thursday as part of his three-nation visit aimed at intensifying Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and promoting peace in the Middle East. His arrival marked the second leg of his April 15–18 tour, following his visit to Saudi Arabia, as Pakistan steps up […]
WASHINGTON: A majority in the United States Senate on Wednesday backed Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, voting down a Democratic-led resolution aimed at halting the war without congressional authorisation. The Senate voted 52-47 against advancing the war powers resolution, highlighting continued Republican support for the president’s policy more than […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday urged the media to refrain from speculation regarding the schedule of the second round of talks between the United States and Iran, saying no official timeline has been announced yet. Addressing a weekly briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andarabi declined to share details of diplomatic […]