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Sanam Saeed set for debut at Cannes Film Festival 2026
KARACHI: Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed is set to make a landmark appearance at the world’s most…
NDMA predicts rainfall across multiple regions of Pakistan from May 19 to 22
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecast rainfall accompanied by hail and thunderstorms in…
Deadly train–bus collision in Thailand claims eight lives, leaves 32 injured
BANGKOK: At least eight people were killed and 32 others were injured in Thailand on Saturday…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Tehran to “facilitate” US–Iran peace talks amid stalled negotiations
TEHRAN: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday “to facilitate” peace talks between Iran…
Pakistan’s mediation role in US-Iran talks earns praise from US congressman
US Congressman and Co-Chair of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus Jack Bergman has sent a letter to…
Iran war-driven diesel surge squeezes US school budgets
WASHINGTON: Rising diesel prices following the outbreak of the Iran war are putting severe pressure on…
HEC introduces revised policy for admissions to graduate programmes
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has introduced major reforms to the university admission system across…
Anmol alias Pinky claims she was abducted from Lahore 22 days ago, alleges torture
KARACHI: Anmol alias Pinky, who was arrested for allegedly running a drug network, informed a local…
Former RAW chief says India failed to diplomatically isolate Pakistan
NEW DELHI: Former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief A S Dulat has acknowledged that India’s…
Vladimir Putin to visit China on May 19-20 for talks on strengthening bilateral ties
MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, shortly after…
Donald Trump says ISIS deputy Abu Bilal al-Minuki killed
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of ISIS…
5 Key Takeaways from the Trump–Xi Superpower Summit
BEIJING: US President Donald Trump departed Beijing on Friday after a packed two-day visit that included…
Israel threatens legal action against NYT over report on alleged abuse of Palestinian prisoners
JERUSALEM: Israel on Thursday threatened to take The New York Times to court over a piece…
Dar announces repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian nationals from seized US vessels
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Friday that the government has…
India and UAE establish strategic defence partnership framework during Modi visit
ABU DHABI: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed on the framework for a strategic…
Foreign nationals linked to network run by alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias Pinky: Karachi AIG
KARACHI: Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) Azad Khan on Friday shared details of the ongoing investigation…
Naqvi pushes for early commencement of Pakistan-US direct flights
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said the government was seeking the early launch of…
Punjab relaxes business timing restrictions province-wide until June 1
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday announced a temporary relaxation in business operating hour restrictions across…
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…