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[ Refuses talks until 6.1m people from merged districts are considered in new formula The K-P government said the share of resources in the divisible pool meant for the development of the newly merged districts has instead been flowing to Punjab and Sindh, harming the spirit of the federation and affecting the operation of Article … Read more
The pair joined in a gathering of artists and others who denounced censorship and faulted President Trump’s growing influence over the nation’s cultural life.
Iran players line up during the national anthems before the match. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON: Iran has banned national and club sports teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile until further notice, Iranian media reported on Thursday, citing the Sports Ministry, which said the move was due to concerns over the safety of its athletes. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: In a key policy move aimed at tackling the ongoing energy challenge, the government has decided to introduce a targeted subsidy mechanism through a mobile application, with authorities agreeing to fast-track a technology-driven system to ensure transparent and efficient delivery of relief. The decision was taken during a high-level consultative meeting on petroleum prices … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Kaspersky’s recent study on supply chain and trusted relationship risks showed that supply chain attacks have emerged as a top threat for businesses, with every third organisation hit by such an attack over the past year. The study has identified the lack of qualified IT security workers and the need for global organisations … Read more
Officials in Tehran and Washington alike are trading taunts in English, often using American pop culture references.
[ KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) posted a marginal increase of $22 million during the week ended March 19, 2026 and reached $16.37 billion. Meanwhile, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $21.74 billion. Of this, $5.36 billion was held by commercial banks, while the central … Read more
France and Britain are leading planning to have warships escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which officials say is farther along than has been revealed publicly.
Hamza Ali Abbasi’s sister, Dr Fazeela Abbasi, has been named in an alleged money laundering case, according to various news outlets. According to the FIR, approximately Rs25 billion were traced across 22 bank accounts linked to Dr Fazeela, with transactions reportedly routed to Dubai and the United States. Dr Fazeela’s declared annual income reportedly ranged … Read more
GUADALAJARA: Jamaica defeated New Caledonia 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Guadalajara on Thursday to keep alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1998. Jamaica will next face DR Congo on Tuesday for a spot in Group K at the June 11 to July 19 World Cup in North America alongside … Read more
