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Trump vows to press Xi on opening China at summit
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he would urge Chinese President Xi Jinping to “open up”…
President approves Sitara-e-Shujaat for Liaqat Shaheed over foiled major attack
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of the Sitara-e-Shujaat on Liaqat Shaheed, the…
Nahid Rana inspires Bangladesh to crushing 104-run win over Pakistan in opening Test
DHAKA: Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test of the two-match series at…
French minister says mutation of cruise ship hantavirus strain remains uncertain
FRANCE: French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said on Tuesday that it remains uncertain whether the hantavirus…
UN raises alarm over rising child fatalities during Israeli operations in West Bank
United Nations on Tuesday condemned the rising toll on children from “escalating” Israeli military operations and…
Keir Starmer rejects resignation calls, says he remains focused on governing
LONDON: Keir Starmer on Tuesday rejected growing calls for his resignation, telling cabinet ministers that he…
Court appearance of alleged female drug peddler without handcuffs triggers inquiry
KARACHI: In violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), police on Tuesday produced a high-profile woman accused…
KP CM Afridi joins Imran’s sisters at Adiala Jail protest
RAWALPINDI: Sohail Afridi on Tuesday joined a sit-in alongside the sisters of Imran Khan near Adiala…
Israel introduces military tribunal for Hamas members involved in October 7 attacks
TEL AVIV: Israel’s parliament late on Monday approved a new law establishing a special military tribunal…
UN official warns millions at risk of hunger amid Hormuz standoff
PARIS: Tens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilisers are not soon…
Epstein files go on display in New York pop-up exhibition
NEW YORK: A US-based transparency advocacy group has launched a temporary exhibition in New York featuring…
Seven dead, 18 injured in Lakki Marwat explosion
LAKKI MARWAT: At least seven people were killed and more than 18 others injured in an…
Pakistan rejects ‘misleading’ report on Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan airbase
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has strongly dismissed a report published by a US-based media outlet regarding…
Citizen sacrifices life thwarting suicide bombing bid near Kohat: security sources
KOHAT: A retired Pakistan Railways employee was martyred after confronting a suicide bomber near Kohat district…
President Zardari urges easing of burden on public in meeting with PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed that all possible measures be taken to provide…
UK PM Keir Starmer vows bolder action amid pressure to save his leadership
LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to adopt a bolder approach to revive Britain’s fortunes,…
EU ministers approve sanctions against violent West Bank settlers
The European Union (EU) foreign ministers on Monday reached an agreement on a new sanctions package…
Iran says its peace demands were legitimate after Trump rejects proposal
TEHRAN: Iran on Monday said it had made “legitimate” demands in its latest formal response to…
Pakistan raises concerns with Afghanistan over Bannu suicide attack
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday said that the Afghan chargé d’affaires had been summoned…
HEC introduces digital degree attestation system for students
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) on Monday announced the launch of a fully…
Iran–US Tensions Rise as Trump Calls Peace Terms”Unacceptable” Tehran Threatens Action
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday called Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war…
US and French Nationals on Hantavirus-Affected Ship Test Positive
CANARY ISLANDS: An American national and a French woman who were evacuated from the cruise ship…
China Confirms Donald Trump Visit This Week
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday,…
HEC proposes Rs100bn recurring budget for universities in 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission has requested the government to increase the recurring budget for universities…