DUBAI: The iconic Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai will close for an 18-month major renovation, a staff member confirmed, marking its first major upgrade since opening in 1999. The renovation comes as tourism in the region faces pressure due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, which has disrupted travel and weakened visitor demand […]
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile, demonstrating its growing defence capabilities, ISPR said in a statement on Thursday. The missile, launched from a naval platform, struck a long-range target with high precision. According to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf witnessed the
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to arrive in Doha on Thursday with a high-level delegation, where he will hold key talks with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, officials said. The prime minister, currently in Saudi Arabia, will undertake an official visit to Doha with a high-level delegation, where he will
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ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said it has received $2 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance, providing a boost to the country’s foreign exchange reserves, officials said on Thursday. The central bank said the funds were transferred to its accounts with a value date of April 15, 2026. The inflow comes as
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QUETTA: The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) has announced 460 scholarships for talented and deserving students from Balochistan for the 2025–26 academic year, officials said. The scholarships will be offered in collaboration with the Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF). The initiative aims to support high-achieving students in accessing quality higher education. Officials said students who
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has threatened to terminate the trade agreement with the United Kingdom UK after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to bow to American pressure over joining a potential conflict with Iran. In an interview with a US television network, President Trump issued the warning, expressing frustration over London’s unwillingness to
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JEDDAH : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made it clear that Pakistan will continue its efforts to advance talks between the United States and Iran and to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region, following a detailed meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. In a message posted on the
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TEHRAN : Iranian state television reported on Thursday that the first round of talks between Iran and Pakistan was held in Tehran, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir leading the discussions. According to the report, the two sides held detailed deliberations on key regional matters. Further discussions are
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JEDDAH ; Prime Minister PM Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at Qasr Al Islam in Jeddah on Thursday, during which the two leaders discussed regional developments, including the Iran-US talks, and ways to further strengthen bilateral ties. Upon the PM Shehbaz arrival, the Saudi Crown
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with Türkiye following a horrific school shooting in the city of Kahramanmaraş that claimed multiple lives. In a post on the social media platform X, Dar conveyed Pakistan’s heartfelt condolences to the Turkish people and government. He
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