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Eurovision opens under shadow of Gaza war

senhit representing san marino performs superstar during dress rehearsal of the first semi final of the 2026 eurovision song contest in vienna photo reuters

Five countries boycott song contest over Israel’s participation as protests and heavy security grip Vienna Senhit, representing San Marino, performs ‘Superstar’ during dress rehearsal of the first semi-final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Photo: REUTERS VIENNA: The Eurovision Song Contest opened in Vienna on Tuesday under mounting political tension, with protests planned … Read more

Imran Khan ‘loses vision’ in one eye due to jail torture, alleges Salman Akram Raja

Says the party has exhausted all legal avenues and that taking to the streets is the only option left Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja speaks to journalists outside Adiala jail in Rawalpindi on February 25, 2025. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Wednesday said that jailed former prime minister … Read more

Lavrov accuses US of seeking control over global energy, distracting from Palestine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the Trump administration of attempting to “usurp” influence over the global energy market on Wednesday. Lavrov claimed Washington’s objective was to force Russian energy firms such as Lukoil and Rosneft out of international markets as part of a broader strategy to control global energy flows. “The United States has … Read more

Pakistan reducing dependence on imported fuel for power generation, says Leghari

[ Govt working to rationalise power costs for consumers without rooftop solar systems, he says Energy Minister Awais Ahmad Leghari. PHOTO: FILE Power Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said on Wednesday that Pakistan was steadily reducing its dependence on imported fuel for electricity generation, with the share of indigenous energy sources expected to rise significantly over … Read more

Textile sector presents budget proposals

[ FinMin seeks industry cooperation to extend digital monitoring from sugar, cement sectors ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting on Tuesday with a high level delegation representing Pakistan’s textile and apparel sector, which presented a comprehensive set of proposals for the Federal Budget 2026 27 aimed at strengthening … Read more

Pakistan achieved success on narrative, military, diplomatic fronts during Marka-e-Haq: Tarar

Says Pakistan achieved success on narrative, military, diplomatic fronts during Marka-e-Haq Information Minister Attaullah Tarar speaks at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad on May 13, 2026. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) demonstrated its dominance during aerial engagements, stating that the Rafale aircraft brought … Read more