SWITZERLAND: Tensions in the Middle East took a dramatic turn as Iran canceled scheduled talks with the United States in Switzerland following Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, even as a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah reportedly came into effect. Iranian state-run Press TV confirmed that Tehran had postponed the first round of […]
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PESHAWAR : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has sharply criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s 14-year rule in the province, terming its overall performance as “disappointing” while raising serious alarms over the worsening law and order situation. Addressing a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) convention, Governor Kundi did not hold back his concerns,
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WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump has once again openly praised Pakistan’s leadership, commending the “very good harmony” between Prime Minister Shehbaz Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, while acknowledging Islamabad’s crucial role in recent negotiations. Speaking to reporters, President Trump highlighted his growing familiarity with Pakistani officials, stating that he had come to know people
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ISLAMABAD : In a significant move to pass on the benefits of declining petroleum prices to the public, transport authorities have announced a substantial reduction in bus and coach fares for multiple cities across the country. The new fare structure, unveiled on Saturday, brings much-needed relief to travelers amid ongoing economic pressures. According to
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BRASILIA: The boyfriend of model Ana Kostrova has decided to challenge a federal court ruling that classified her fatal fall during a film shoot as an accident. The incident, which occurred last June, attracted significant media attention across South America and Western countries. According to Brazilian media reports, Kostrova was filming a scene on an
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ISLAMABAD: A decision has been made to deploy additional personnel in AJK to deal with miscreants of JAAC. Around 500 additional personnel have been deployed as part of the move. State institutions are fully prepared to ensure peace and stability in the region. This move aims to foil malicious attempts to damage public property, government
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KARACHI: The domestic gold market in Pakistan witnessed a massive price correction, mirroring a sharp downward trend in the international bullion market. According to the All Pakistan Gem and Jewellers Association (APGJA), the price of 24-karat gold plunged by a staggering Rs. 14,900 per tola, bringing the new domestic rate down to Rs. 438,036 per
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KARACHI: Following the recent peace agreement signed between Iran and the United States, Pakistan’s currency markets have witnessed an unprecedented surge in demand for the Iranian Rial (IRR). Within just four days of the announcement, buyers across the country purchased a staggering 2 trillion Iranian Rials. Malik Bostan, Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments have allocated a combined Rs2.311 trillion for education in the 2026-27 fiscal year, with Balochistan emerging as the country’s top spender on a per-capita basis despite having one of the smallest overall education budgets. Budget documents show that Punjab allocated the largest education budget at Rs750 billion, followed by
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KARACHI: Karachi Port has set a new national record in container handling, processing more than 2.651 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) before the end of the current fiscal year, officials said. Authorities said the milestone highlights the port’s expanding role in Pakistan’s trade and its growing importance in regional maritime commerce. Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid
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