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Tehran praises Islamabad’s ‘principled stance’ as UN council expands scrutiny of Iran PM Shehbaz interacts with Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan H.E. Reza Amiri Moghadam at Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference on June 16. Photo: x.com/GovtofPakistan Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has publicly thanked Islamabad for opposing a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution that … Read more
The repressive Taliban government is suspicious of the internet. But a start-up in the country is building blockchain-based tools to transform humanitarian aid.
Influencer deletes his posts, addresses criticism following a video shared amid wedding-related social media buzz Ken Doll. Photo: file Influencer Adnan Zafar, better known as Ken Doll, has issued a public apology following backlash over a video he shared earlier this week praising Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s fashion sense. The influencer, who has over … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The joint session of parliament on Friday passed three bills — the Daanish Schools Authority Bill 2025, the Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill 2025 — amid protest by the opposition. During the session, opposition members, led by opposition leaders in the Senate and National Assembly — Abbas … Read more
Territorial integrity is a core tenet of Europe that is at risk from Russian and American imperialism. Brussels has fought back.
[ LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and a visiting Uzbek trade delegation have agreed to work towards expanding bilateral trade beyond the current level of $114 million, with textiles identified as a priority sector. According to a statement issued on Friday, the understanding was reached during a meeting held at APTMA House … Read more
Warning comes as US carrier strike group and other military assets head to the Middle East An Iranian woman walks on a street in Tehran, Iran, January 19, 2026. PHOTO:WANA/REUTERS TEHRAN: Iran will treat any attack “as an all-out war against us,” a senior Iranian official said on Friday, ahead of the arrival of a … Read more
[ SBP governor says industry-wide drills tested crisis decision-making; Cyber Shield 2025-30 to be issued soon Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad. Photo: screengrab KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has warned that cyber risk has emerged as a systemic threat to financial stability, public confidence and economic growth, as the central bank … Read more
Universal Studios Japan has announced plans for a new Pokémon-themed attraction, describing it as an immersive experience designed to bring the long-running franchise into a theme park setting. The announcement was made on January 22, with the park confirming it is developing what it called “innovative, immersive, and world-class Pokémon experiences”. According to a translated … Read more
[ Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening institutional cooperation and advancing shared priorities through close coordination between technical teams. According to the Ministry of Finance, Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb met Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih to review … Read more