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Naqvi holds talks with Iran’s civil and military leadership in Tehran amid US–Iran tensions

TEHRAN: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday held separate meetings with Iran’s top civil and military…

Is Shan Masood Stepping Down as Captain After Bangladesh Setback?

DHAKA: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood on Wednesday said he accepted the leadership role for the…

Tankers Exit Hormuz as Trump and Vance Signal Progress on Iran Deal Talks

WASHINGTON: Two Chinese tankers carrying oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to shipping…

Houston Business Leader Lutfi Syed Hassan Honored Among Top AAPI Leaders at Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON DC: As the United States celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, renowned Texas…

Modi meets Meloni in Rome, bringing back the internet-famous ‘Melody’ exchange

ROME: Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni shared a light-hearted moment in Rome on Wednesday as the…

DPM Dar highlights growing Pakistan-China consensus on global affairs

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said Pakistan and China shared…

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V Prince Rahim lands in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, arrived in Islamabad…

PPP’s Raja Pervaiz Ashraf expresses shock over being named by alleged drug queenpin ‘Pinky’

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has said…

Early hearing sought in Imaan, Hadi sentence suspension cases

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday issued notices on several applications seeking an early hearing…

PPP says it’s too early to discuss 28th Amendment

ISLAMABAD: Amid reports regarding a possible new constitutional amendment that could reverse certain powers devolved to…

Bush Airport Pays Tribute to Sheila Jackson Lee Through Terminal E Naming Ceremony

HOUSTON: In an historic moment for the City of Houston, Mayor John Whitmire and invited guests,…

Vladimir Putin lands in China to reaffirm strong alliance as Trump spectacle grabs headlines

BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late Tuesday for high-level talks with Chinese President…

Adiala Jail access denied to Sohail Afridi amid restrictions

ISLAMABAD: Tensions flared at the 26 Number Chungi checkpoint in Islamabad on Tuesday after police stopped…

WHO chief expresses deep concern over rapid Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Tuesday that he was “deeply concerned” about…

Iran army warns it will open new fronts against US if attacks resume

TEHRAN: Iran’s army said on Tuesday that it would “open new fronts” against the United States…

Iran peace proposal seeks war reparations, withdrawal of US troops

TEHRAN: Tehran’s latest peace proposal to the United States includes ending hostilities on all fronts, including…

TTAP to hold nationwide protests on Friday over inflation, fuel price hike

ISLAMABAD: Tehreek Tahaffuz Aiyeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) has announced nationwide protests on Friday against rising inflation, sharp increases…

Umar Hayat sentenced to death in Sana Yousaf murder case

ISLAMABAD: A local court in the federal capital has handed down a death sentence to the…

San Diego Islamic Centre attack leaves five fatalities, suspect neutralised by authorities

SAN DIEGO: At least five people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Centre of…

Xi Jinping to welcome “old friend” Vladimir Putin as China highlights global stability after Trump trip

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host his “old friend” Vladimir Putin this week,…

CDF Asim Munir says foreign-backed terrorism won’t derail Pakistan’s progress

QUETTA: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Asim Munir on Monday…

Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla, reportedly detain Saad Edhi

Saad Edhi, son of renowned social worker Faisal Edhi, was reportedly detained by Israeli forces on…

Second Test: Pakistan make steady start while chasing 437 against Bangladesh

SYLHET: Pakistan made a cautious start to their daunting fourth-innings chase of 437 runs against Bangladesh…

Trump warns Iran to swiftly accept peace deal amid rising tensions

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a fresh warning to Iran, urging Tehran to quickly…