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Pope Leo Plays Down Tensions with Trump, Says Public Debate ‘Not in My Interest’
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo on Saturday sought to tone down reports of a rift with Donald…
Sarfaraz to serve as Pakistan Test coach for upcoming Bangladesh series in May
LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as head coach for the two-match Test…
India summons Iranian envoy over reported firing at Indian-flagged tankers near Strait of Hormuz
NEW DELHI: New Delhi on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador to express India’s “deep concern” after two…
Pakistan Cuts Prices of Jet Fuel and Light Diesel
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday announced a reduction in the prices of jet fuel and light diesel…
Iran Military Says Strait of Hormuz Closed Again Amid US Blockade
TEHRAN: Iran’s central military command on Saturday announced it would resume “strict management” of the Strait…
First Hajj Flight Departs Karachi Carrying Pilgrims
KARACHI: Hajj flight operations from Pakistan commenced early Saturday, with the first batch of pilgrims departing…
Islamabad Prepares for Possible Second Round of US-Iran Talks Amid Middle East Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in the federal capital have intensified preparations for a possible second round of peace…
Pakistan Delivers: Global Leadership, Including Donald Trump, May Head to Islamabad
Houston: A major diplomatic development has emerged as the two-month conflict between the United States and…
Donald Trump Warns US Blockade of Iranian Ports Will Continue Without Deal
Aboard Air Force One: President Donald Trump said late Friday that he intends to maintain a…
Earth Tremors Hit Islamabad, Peshawar as 5.5-Magnitude Quake Strikes
ISLAMABAD: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Saturday, sending tremors across…
ICC Probes Corruption Allegations in Canada’s T20 World Cup Match in Chennai
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched an investigation into Cricket Canada following serious allegations…
Oil prices fall sharply after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
LONDON: Oil prices declined sharply on Friday after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of…
Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz; Trump thanks Tehran
TEHRAN: Iran has declared the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after more than a month…
Pakistan calls for swift restoration of Strait of Hormuz shipping at UN
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for the swift restoration of normal shipping through the Strait of…
Islamabad administration denies claims regarding closure of transport terminals
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad and Rawalpindi administrations on Friday refuted reports regarding the closure of transport terminals.In…
Shehbaz Sharif to Meet Erdogan, Join Global Diplomacy Forum in Turkey Visit
ANTALYA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and attend the Antalya…
Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi discharged from hospital after eye surgery: sources
RAWALPINDI: Bushra Bibi, wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has been shifted back to…
‘I might go for Islamabad talks,’ says Trump
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said that he may travel to Islamabad if a potential…
WHEN DIALOGUE BEGINS, HOPE FOLLOWS: Pakistan’s Role in Bridging Global Divides.
BY: SYED FEROZ AHMED Qur’an; Surah Al-Hujurat (49:9) reminds us: فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَهُمَا بِالْعَدْلِ وَأَقْسِطُوا ۖ إِنَّ…
Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iranian president in Tehran
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held an important meeting with Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal…
Hyderabad Kingsmen Continue Dominance with Five-Wicket Victory Over Rawalpindiz
KARACHI: Hyderabad Kingsmen maintained their strong form in Pakistan Super League Season 11 with a convincing…
Lahore-Rawalpindi Fast Train to Complete Journey in 2.25 Hours
LAHORE: In a major step toward transforming public transport infrastructure, the Punjab Government has entered into…
No date finalised for US-Iran talks says Foreign office
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has stated that no official date has yet been finalised for second…
General Asim Munir Meets Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran
TEHRAN: Cheif of Defense Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher…