What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit
Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week.
Month: May 2026
G-B poll body issues notices to PML-N leaders
. ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to seven candidates and leaders of the PML-N for allegedly violating the election code of conduct ahead of the elections in the region. According to the Election Commission, violations occurred during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Gilgit on May 7, where conditions outlined in … Read more
Marka-e-Haq: Missions mark first anniversary
. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic missions across the globe observed the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, paying rich tributes to the valor and professionalism of the Pakistan armed forces and their successful defense of national sovereignty during Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. The ceremonies, held in major world capitals, commemorated the events of May 2025 In the US, Ambassador Rizwan … Read more
Death toll from Bannu police attack rises to 15
. Bannu Police repell a militant attack on the Fatah Khel police check post early Monday morning PHOTO: EXPRESS MIRANSHAH: The number of police personnel martyred in a brazen attack on a Bannu police checkpoint rose to 15 on Sunday, as a banned outfit, Ittehad Mujahideen Pakistan, belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij, claimed responsibility. On the … Read more
Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra Is Out of Prison. What Will He Do Now?
Mr. Thaksin has long been a foil to Thailand’s conservative establishment. He still holds significant influence, with his political party a member of the governing coalition.
Storms kill several in Swabi, Mardan
What exactly sparks lightning inside thunderstorms remains a mystery. Photo AFP MARDAN/SHANGLA: Severe stormy winds, heavy rain and lightning strikes caused multiple casualties and injuries in Swabi and Mardan of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Sunday evening. Rescue teams rushed to affected areas and authorities urged caution. In Swabi, intense thunderstorm activity accompanied by strong winds and … Read more
Trump rejects ‘unacceptable’ Iranian terms
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran’s long-awaited response conveyed through Pakistan to Washington’s proposals for ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saying that he deemed it “totally unacceptable”. “I … Read more
Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
[Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Maya Lin Connects Nature to a New Manhattan Skyscraper and Beyond
The famed artist and designer drew on her lifelong love of the environment for inspiration for new work in New York and Chicago.
CDF warns enemy of painful consequences
Nation marks Marka-e-Haq anniversary PM, president, army chief praise 2025 victory Leaders hail strong air resp Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf attend the Marka-e-Haq first anniversary ceremony at the … Read more