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China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan

“Both Pakistan and Afghanistan … are willing to sit down for talks again,’ says foreign ministry spokesperson An army soldier stands guard at a deserted entry point at the Friendship Gate, following the exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, at the border crossing between the two countries, in Chaman, Pakistan February 27, 2026. … Read more

Iran-US ‘breakthrough’ talks narrowly missed

US Vice President JD Vance stands in the House Chamber prior to US President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, March 4, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan’s quiet but significant diplomatic effort to mediate between the United States and Iran appears to have narrowly missed a … Read more

Dortmund out to end big-game woes

BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund’s 2025-26 Bundesliga campaign is statistically among their best ever, but their hopes of major honours this season have been derailed by a poor record against top sides. Nine points behind title-bound Bayern Munich, second-placed Dortmund have 61 points after 27 games. Only four times have Dortmund had more points at this stage … Read more

Sanaullah defends fuel price hike, links it to global crisis

Says the government is not responsible for the increase and introduced targeted subsidies to support vulnerable groups Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah. SCREENGRAB Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Friday defended the recent increase in petroleum prices, saying the government had made sustained efforts to shield the … Read more

Pakistan to repay $3.5b UAE debt this month

[ Pakistan has decided to return the $3.5 billion debt of the United Arab Emirates 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 back … Read more

Humayun Saeed opens up about family struggles and charity work

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Actor shares brother’s paralysis story, why he chooses donating over starting an NGO Humayun Saeed, one of Pakistan’s most prominent actors, shared the story of his brother’s illness and the challenges he faced in securing treatment during a recent appearance on Lilla’s podcast. The actor known in the entertainment industry for his big roles in … Read more