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Donald Trump wraps up China visit, says ‘fantastic trade deals’ reached with Xi

BEIJING: Donald Trump on Friday concluded his visit to China, saying he had reached “fantastic trade…

Security forces foil Bajaur army camp attack; 9 terrorists killed, 4 troops martyred

BAJAUR: Security forces killed nine terrorists while repulsing an attack on an army camp in Khyber…

Shehbaz Sharif hails ‘historic’ Pakistan-China ties during meeting with Chinese business delegation

ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif on Friday praised the “historic” relationship between Pakistan and China during a meeting…

Physical tickets for Pakistan vs Australia ODI series to be available next week

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday that physical ticket sales for the Pakistan-Australia…

Cuba faces worsening fuel crisis as US blockade drains diesel supplies

CUBA: Due to an ongoing US blockade, Cuba currently has no reserves of diesel or fuel…

United Nations says Taliban authorities detain three journalists in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has detained at least three journalists on unspecified charges, the United Nations mission…

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to helping ease US-Iran tensions

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to continuing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between…

PPP focused on budget negotiations, not 28th Amendment talks: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

ISLAMABAD: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday denied any immediate discussions with the federal government regarding a…

Iran, UAE clash over allegations at BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting

NEW DELHI: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United Arab Emirates on Thursday of direct…

Russia moves toward “full partnership” with Afghan Taliban

MOSCOW: Russia is establishing a “full-fledged partnership” with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban and is encouraging other countries…

PM Shehbaz urges efforts to transform Pakistan into an economic power

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that just as Pakistan had emerged as a…

Pakistan test-fires Fatah-IV cruise missile successfully: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The Army Rocket Force Command has successfully conducted the test fire of the indigenously developed…

Former Indian army chief supports RSS leader’s call for talks with Pakistan

Former Indian army chief Gen (retd) Manoj Naravane has backed remarks by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)…

Mohmand tribal elders offer to facilitate talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan

MOHMAND: Tribal elders in Mohmand district have offered to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan…

US returns 450 cultural artefacts to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: More than 450 cultural artefacts were formally handed over to Pakistan by the United States…

India’s Narendra Modi reduces motorcade size in bid to save fuel

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “significantly” reduced the size of his motorcade to…

Cricket legend Shahid Afridi awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been conferred the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the country’s second-highest…

Asif Ali Zardari honours distinguished individuals with civil awards

ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday conferred civil awards on various Pakistani and foreign personalities in…

Gunfire erupts in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect’s presence

MANILA: Gunfire broke out at the Philippine Senate and people ran for cover after a top…

BRICS foreign ministers meet in Delhi as Iran war casts long shadow

NEW DELHI: The US-Israel war on Iran is expected to dominate discussions at a two-day meeting…

Trump arrives in China for Xi summit as Iran–US ceasefire shows signs of strain

BEIJING: President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday with a high-profile entourage that included Nvidia…

KP now on same page with Centre over terrorism, says Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government was now standing firmly with…

PTI leader alleges Imran Khan has lost eyesight in one eye

Islamabad: PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Wednesday claimed that PTI founder Imran Khan had…

Karachi court remands alleged drug peddler Pinky in police custody for 3 days

KARACHI: A local court in Karachi on Wednesday granted a three-day physical remand of alleged high-profile…