WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed a Chinese company’s proposal to modernise Pakistan’s grain storage infrastructure, saying the initiative would introduce advanced technology and strengthen the country’s agriculture and food security sectors. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation led by FAMSUN Chief […]
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States on September 24, as Washington and Beijing continue efforts to stabilise bilateral relations and expand dialogue on key strategic issues. Speaking about the construction of a new White House ballroom, Trump […]
WEB DESK: Bahrain has strongly condemned an attack by the Iran-backed Houthi militia on a Saudi-operated vessel in the Red Sea, describing it as a violation of international law and a serious threat to maritime security and global trade. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the attack caused a […]
WEB DESK: Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph could carry financial implications beyond the pitch, as tournament-related earnings may be subject to United States tax laws because of activities conducted on American soil during the competition. Spain secured the World Cup title along with a $50 million prize after winning […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday announced another increase in petroleum prices, citing disruptions to global maritime trade and concerns over fuel supplies following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the price of petrol has been […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned threats by Yemen’s Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, warning that it reserves the right to use force if any Pakistani-flagged vessels or the country’s maritime interests are targeted. In a statement, the Foreign Office said threats against […]
ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 10 militants and arrested two female suicide bombers during intelligence-based operations conducted over the past 48 hours in Balochistan’s Surab and Mastung districts, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations targeted militants belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan and […]
MIRPUR: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday pledged to strengthen Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) representation in parliament, describing the upcoming legislative elections as the most important polls and urging people to unite for the region’s brighter future. Addressing a public gathering in Mirpur, Bilawal said […]
MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has voiced support for students protesting against concerns over India’s education system and recurring exam paper leaks, praising their peaceful movement and calling for reforms to improve the country’s academic framework. Reacting to the protests, Salman Khan said he was saddened that a peaceful movement […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced the launch of the Spark and Elevate Programme for robotics and autonomous systems, alongside the establishment of a $20 million Pakistan Venture Fund, aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and advanced technology development. Addressing the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 […]