ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and China in the pharmaceutical sector, saying Chinese investment, technology and expertise could help strengthen local medicine production, increase exports and improve access to affordable healthcare. Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Conference, the prime minister described China as […]
LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been handed a three-month ban after testing positive for a prohibited substance during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, with his performances in seven T20 internationals also disqualified. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Nawaz’s sample tested positive for carboxy-THC, a cannabis metabolite […]
WEB DESK: Pakistan and China on Thursday called for a ceasefire and the resumption of dialogue between the United States and Iran during talks between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Shanghai. According to the Chinese foreign ministry, Wang urged all […]
WEB DESK: Iran and the United States exchanged intensified attacks on Thursday as a week-long escalation further weakened last month’s ceasefire arrangement, while Tehran’s release of a US citizen was viewed as a possible signal that diplomatic channels could still prevent a return to a full-scale conflict. For the first […]
WEB DESK: Pakistan remained the largest beneficiary of the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) trade programme in 2024, with exports worth $8.78 billion receiving tariff concessions, according to the European Commission’s latest GSP+ report. The report stated that Pakistan saved around $1.17 billion in tariffs during the […]
ISLAMABAD: The liabilities associated with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees have crossed Rs30.34 billion ahead of the national carrier’s privatisation transaction, according to official documents. The documents revealed that PIA’s total assets are valued at Rs191.53 billion, while the airline’s overall liabilities stand at Rs182.43 billion. The net assets and […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have discussed the best available options for the acquisition of 16 new aircraft for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) during a high-level meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Boeing Global President Brendan Nelson in Washington. According to an official statement, Mohsin Naqvi, accompanied by […]
WEB DESK: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday said the Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence would provide world-class education to underprivileged students equipped with modern facilities, including IT laboratories and libraries, while encouraging students to remain politically aware so they can make informed decisions in the future. Speaking at […]
KARACHI: Private domestic airline South Air launched its scheduled regional flight operations on Thursday from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, marking an expansion of the airport’s domestic connectivity, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The airline commenced its services with scheduled flights from Karachi to Islamabad and Quetta, while operations […]
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Thursday questioned the appointment of an MA-qualified individual as a sweeper in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s education department, terming it a reflection of systemic failure and directing the provincial government to provide the employee with a more suitable position. A three-member bench headed by Justice […]