KARACHI: The gold prices once again delivered a major surprise to both global and local markets, recording a sharp and unexpected surge that has caught investors, traders, and consumers off guard. The international bullion market witnessed a dramatic increase on Saturday, with the price of gold rising by $117 per ounce in a single session. This […]
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COLOMBO: The high-level negotiations are underway as the International Cricket Council (ICC) engages with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in an effort to resolve Pakistan’s refusal to play its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India. In this sense, the highly anticipated Group A fixture, set for February 15 in Colombo, has been thrown into
ISLAMABAD: The Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that the arrest of four facilitators involved in the recent suicide attack, including the “main mastermind,” during coordinated raids in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). In this sense, Naqvi said operations were conducted throughout the night to track those responsible for the attack. He praised the joint efforts of the
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OMAN: Iran signaled a cautious but firm stance on its national security and nuclear program as it concluded indirect talks with the United States, raising questions about the future of US-Iran relations in a region already on edge. In this regard, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an interview with Al Jazeera, focused on that
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LAHORE: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has issued a warning about the recent resurgence of terrorism in the country, hinting at Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) behind the violence. Tarar said the attacks targeting civilians in places of worship are a deliberate attempt to spread fear and destabilize the nation. “I have come here to express solidarity.
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KARACHI: Pakistan has decided to strengthen its intelligence network and raise a special security force to protect the mineral-rich province of Balochistan and its borders with Iran and Afghanistan, a provincial official said on Saturday. The move follows Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold’s decision to launch an immediate review of all aspects of the multibillion-dollar Reko Diq copper-gold project after a wave of coordinated separatist
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QUETTA: Rain and hail are likely across several parts of Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, including Quetta, on Sunday, the weather department said. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said a new weather system may enter the province on Sunday. It is expected to bring light rain to Khuzdar, Chagai, Washuk, Surab, Noshki, and Mastung. Light rain is also forecast for Quetta, Pishin,
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a major step toward joining the ranks nations capable of human spaceflight, with the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announcing that two candidates have been shortlisted for the country’s historic space mission. The candidates, selected through a rigorous evaluation process, are now set to undergo advanced astronaut training in China, indicating Pakistan’s
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the suicide attack at a mosque in Islamabad on Friday. Guterres called the attack on civilians and places of worship unacceptable and urged authorities to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. He expressed condolences to the families of the 32 worshippers killed and prayed for
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LAHORE: Authorities have placed Lahore on high security alert following the Islamabad incident, police said. Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddiq Kamyana ordered enhanced security measures across the city to prevent any untoward incident. Police have tightened security at Imambargahs, mosques, and other religious sites, warning that authorities will tolerate no negligence at places
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