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WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Monday moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, while also settling alleged Iran sanctions violations involving one of his companies. The resolution of outstanding cases against one of the world’s richest people came after Adani’s attorney, who is also a personal attorney of US President Donald … Read more
Overnight, an Israeli strike near city of Baalbeck killed a commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group BEIRUT: Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese security sources and the state news agency said, while Hezbollah announced new attacks on Israeli forces, continuing the war in Lebanon despite the extension of a … Read more
[ Sindh assigned Rs200b provincial target; Punjab, K-P, Balochistan to contribute rest ISLAMABAD: The centre on Monday urged all provincial governments to collect more than Rs400 billion in additional taxes in the new fiscal year, mainly from agriculture, services and real estate sectors, to meet a major condition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With … Read more
KARACHI: Two back-to-back concerts were staged at the Zia Mohyeddin Theatre of the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) on Sunday as part of its Repertory Festival, drawing audiences into an evening of diverse musical performances spanning jazz, fusion, semi-classical and pop. The first concert was presented by the Arsalan Pareyal Trio, featuring Arsalan Pareyal … Read more
Dar also meets Pakistan’s Ambassador to UAE, says steps be taken to facilitate Pakistani’s living in UAE’s welfare Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, ahead of Siddiqui’s departure for Tehran. PHOTO: FO Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties with Iran as … Read more
[ The negative quarterly tariff adjustment and the positive monthly fuel adjustment will effectively neutralise each other’s financial impact, opening up a window of relief of up to 20 paisa for consumers. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday claimed to have rescued consumers from up to Rs6-per-unit electricity tariff hike following timely interventions to … Read more
Diaz-Canel repeated that Cuba “poses no threat” to the United States or any other country HAVANA: Cuba’s leader warned Monday of a “bloodbath” in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the arch-foes. President Miguel Diaz-Canel stressed Cuba’s right to … Read more
[ KARACHI: Pakistan’s technology exports maintained strong momentum in April 2026, rising 33% year?on?year to $423 million from $317 million in the same month last year, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Monday. Trend data from several research houses showed technology exports steadily strengthening over the past year. In March 2025, IT exports … Read more
Demonstrators calling for wage increases, economic stability, an end to the privatization of state-owned companies. LA PAZ: Bolivian riot police on Monday clashed with throngs of demonstrators demanding the resignation of embattled President Rodrigo Paz, AFP observed. The center-right leader took office less than six months ago following two decades of socialist rule, promising to … Read more
Ella Langley with her ACM Awards. Photo: Reuters LAS VEGAS: Ella Langley emerged as the dominant force at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, collecting multiple major honours during a star-packed evening that also saw Cody Johnson secure the ceremony’s highest accolade, entertainer of the year. The event, staged at the MGM Grand Garden … Read more