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ISLAMABAD: Backchannel efforts to arrange talks between the United States and Iran are still underway, despite earlier attempts to convene a high-level meeting in Islamabad that could not materialise, sources familiar with the matter said. According to sources, Pakistan had quietly facilitated preparations for a possible round of direct engagement involving a US delegation led … Read more
Fifteen residents of Tehran said in telephone interviews and text messages that the capital was weathering heavy bombardment Friday.
Spring bloom transforms G-B landscapes into vibrant scenes, boosting tourism despite economic pressures GILGIT: As winter loosens its grip on Pakistan’s mountainous north, the arrival of spring is steadily reshaping the stark terrain of Gilgit-Baltistan into a landscape of colour and calm, where blossoming valleys are reviving both daily life and a growing tourism economy. … Read more
MIRANSHAH: A devastating suicide car bombing targeting the Domel Police Station in Bannu left at least five civilians dead, including four members of a single family, and 13 others injured, among them a police official, in an attack that rattled the entire area on Friday. The blast occurred when an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into the … Read more
An American fighter jet was shot down by Iran for the first time since the start of the war, leading to an urgent search-and-rescue operation for a missing crew member.
A judge ruled against a holding company controlled by David Nahmad, the billionaire art dealer, which had bought the work at auction in 1996.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to return the $3.5 billion debt of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this month, a senior cabinet minister said in a background briefing on Friday, ending speculations about the fate of the debt that Abu Dhabi had started rolling over only for a month. The political leadership has decided to pay … Read more
Offers fans a glimpse of Masjid an-Nabawi, capturing moments of serenity and devotion Sonya Hussyn, celebrated for her intense and emotionally nuanced performances, has opened a window into her spiritual journey by sharing a heartfelt video from Masjid an-Nabawi on Instagram. The post, accompanied by a touching caption, resonated widely, offering fans a rare glimpse … Read more
People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD/LAHORE/KARACHI: In a rare display of coordinated fiscal firefighting, the Centre and provinces have moved in lockstep to roll out a sweeping targeted subsidy regime, shifting from blanket relief to precision support, as the country grapples with a … Read more
Iran has sent waves of missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states in recent weeks and shot down an American fighter jet on Friday.