Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to elevate their bilateral trade target to $8 billion annually. The decision was made during high-level discussions held in Islamabad between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Iran’s Minister for Industry, Mine, and Trade, Mohammad Atabak. The meeting marked a renewed commitment to economic cooperation and … Read more
Lahore: With the arrival of August, preparations for Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day have begun across Punjab in a dignified and enthusiastic manner. The Punjab government has laid out a comprehensive plan for this year’s celebrations, with a strong focus on engaging youth and children in events that promote national pride, cultural heritage, and the importance … Read more
Indian officials confirmed Saturday the country is not altering policy and will continue buying oil from Russia, despite threats of a financial “penalty” from U.S. President Donald Trump. The New York Times, quoting two senior Indian officials, reported that India intends to continue buying discounted oil from Russia, The Indian government has not given any … Read more
Islamabad: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Islamabad on a two-day official visit to Pakistan, where a busy day of engagements is expected today. President Pezeshkian visited the Prime Minister House, where he was warmly received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. At the Prime Minister House, a guard of honour was presented to the … Read more
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified in a recent interview with the Iranian Student News Agency that there is no formal ceasefire between Iran and Israel, despite the recent halt in hostilities. “The aggression has stopped, and so has our defense — but there is no official agreement,” Araghchi stated. “They asked for the … Read more
Bannu: In a late-night incident, Taliban terrorists launched a deadly assault on the Fatah Khel Lairah Bridge police checkpost in Bannu. According to security officials, the gunfight began around 2:30am and continued for several hours. In a courageous response, police forces managed to kill three terrorists during the exchange of fire. Tragically, Constable Rukh Niaz … Read more
Gaza: More 62 Palestinians killed in Gaza by Israeli fire since dawn on Saturday, most of them were aid seekers, hospital sources in the besieged enclave have told Al Jazeera. The death toll includes 38 Palestinians seeking aid at distribution sites operated by the controversial United States and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The deaths … Read more
LAUDERHILL: West Indies defeated Pakistan by 2 wickets in a thrilling second T20 match to level the three-match series 1-1. Jason Holder sealed the victory for the hosts with a boundary off the final ball of the match. Batting first, Pakistan managed to post 133 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted … Read more
Bobbi Althoff has said goodbye to “The Really Good Podcast” with a really out of the blue final episode. After over two years, the 28-year-old social media influencer has bid farewell to her podcast known for viral awkward celebrity interviews with stars from Drake and Scarlett Johansson to Mark Cuban. “Rest in peace, ‘The Really … Read more
Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said that Pakistan-China strategic partnership stands as a symbol of deep mutual trust, steadfast support, and a unified vision for regional peace and stability. He was addressing an event organised to commemorate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China at GHQ on … Read more
Islamabad: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow for a two-day official visit, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office. The visit, scheduled for August 2–3, 2025, is being made at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. President Pezeshkian will be accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and … Read more
After Canada, UK, and France more European countries have indicated their intention to recognize Palestine. Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel stated that they are preparing to recognize Palestine at the beginning of next month and are closely monitoring the situation in West Asia. Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel emphasized that Portugal is a sovereign country and … Read more
New research indicates that the language hospital staff use to describe a fetus during an ultrasound can significantly influence how parents relate to and care for their child after birth, either positively or negatively. According to the recent study the language and words used by medical staff during pregnancy ultrasounds can deeply influence how mothers … Read more
The Boys are back in town, but not for much longer. After nine packed-out shows at Las Vegas Sphere, the Backstreet Boys only have 12 more ‘Into The Millennium’ residency concerts remaining at the visually spectacular venue until they hang up their iconic all-white wardrobe for the foreseeable future. The 12 concerts at the Sphere … Read more
Karachi: Prominent Karachi-based businessman Muzammil Kareem Paracha, who rose to public attention after acquiring the coveted “A1” premium vehicle number plate for a record-breaking Rs10 crore, has reportedly passed away following a prolonged battle with cancer. While official confirmation from the family is still awaited, reports circulating on social media suggest that Paracha succumbed to … Read more
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has released a fact sheet detailing the current monsoon flood situation across the province. In the past 24 hours, rainfall has been recorded in several districts, including Layyah, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Narowal, Bhakkar, Kasur, Lahore, and Sialkot. The PDMA forecasts further rain across most districts of Punjab over the … Read more
Former Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show for her first interview since 2024 presidential election. In the episode aired of “The Late Show”, Harris, who has since left office, detailed her decision to not run for Governor of her native California. After a long career of being a … Read more
The United States imposed sanctions on an Iranian national and five companies in Iran, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan for allegedly supplying technology to Iran’s military drone program, the Treasury Department announced. “Iran continues to pursue the development of asymmetric weapons capabilities, including unmanned aerial vehicles, to carry out attacks on the United States, our … Read more
KYIV: Ukraine’ passed a bill on Thursday to restore the independence of anti-corruption bodies, with 331 votes in favor and none against. Under this bill, the powers that had been revoked through government amendments last month have now been reinstated. The amendments made on July 22 had granted a prosecutor appointed by the president the … Read more
Asian stock markets tumbled Friday as newly imposed U.S. tariffs triggered fresh concerns over global trade tensions and investor confidence, sending shockwaves across the Asia-Pacific region. In India, the benchmark Sensex fell 136.84 points, or 0.17%, closing at 81,048.74, while the Nifty 50 index shed 58.65 points, or 0.24%, to settle at 24,709.70. Both indexes … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States has changed its global trade policy and has imposed a tariff of 19 % on goods imports from Pakistan and 25 % on India. The U.S. President has signed an executive order regarding tariffs on various countries. According to the order, tariffs on Canada have been increased from 25% to 35%, … Read more
(AP)-Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry had dinner together in Montreal this week. A communications consultant for the restaurant Le Violon confirmed Tuesday that the former prime minister and the singer spent about two hours at the fine-dining spot Monday evening. Photos of the meetup published by TMZ sparked speculation of a … Read more
Karachi: K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi has been found guilty of harassment, and the decision has sparked significant reactions from the legal team and representatives of the complainant, Mahreen Zehra. Barrister Talal Wasif Qavi, the legal counsel for the complainant, stated, “This decision confirms that a person who does not respect the dignity of the daughters … Read more
IKARIA, GREECE — As the clock struck midnight over the Aegean Sea, the sleepy hills of Ikaria buzzed with life. Beneath the starlit sky in the courtyard of the church of St. Elijah, music echoed, feet shuffled in unison, and the scent of grilled meats lingered in the summer air. The island’s famed panigiri a … Read more
On Thursday, Pakistan and the United States announced a highly anticipated trade agreement, reached just ahead of President Donald Trump’s August 1 deadline. The agreement comes in time to avoid the imposition of higher tariffs by Washington, which were set to take effect on a reciprocal basis against various countries starting Friday (tomorrow). Pakistan Stock … Read more
Karachi: The Provincial Ombudsman Sindh for Protection against harassment of women at the Workplace has issued a landmark decision in a high-profile workplace harassment case involving K-Electric’s top executive. Ms. Mahreen Aziz Khan, former Chief Marketing and Communication Officer at K-Electric, filed a formal complaint under Section 8 of the protection against harassment of women … Read more
Moscow: Russia has successfully tested the world’s most destructive cruise missiles, which were carried out by the modern nuclear submarine “Orel”. The experiment was carried out in the Brents Sea, where the Russian Navy’s modern war preparations were also revealed. According to the Russian media, the 949A “Antey-class” submarine is the latest and most powerful … Read more
Islamabad: Prime Minister Pakistan has publicly thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his instrumental role in finalizing a historic trade agreement between the United States and Pakistan. The announcement was made via a post on X (formerly Twitter) early Thursday morning. “I wish to convey my profound thanks to President Trump for his leadership role … Read more
