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NEC set to approve Rs1.5tr PSDP

. India, New Zealand sign FTA, cut fruit tariffs, boost exports, ease visas, deepen economic ties.PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) is expected to approve a Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) worth approximately Rs1.5 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year during its meeting scheduled for June 3. The meeting, likely to be chaired … Read more

PTI cries foul after leaders detained in G-B

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday alleged that its Khyber Pakhtunkhwa president, MNA Junaid Akbar, along with several party lawmakers and leaders, was “arrested” by the Gilgit-Baltistan government and administration during the party’s election campaign activities ahead of the June 7 general elections in the region. In a statement posted on X, the party claimed … Read more

Trump’s Iran deal tease puts world on edge

Tehran says Hormuz will be reopened on its conditions Says US president wants ‘fabricated victory’ IMF, World Ban President Donald Trump could soon appear on a bank note — breaking longheld tradition against putting living presidents on US money. Photo: AFP/ File WASHINGTON/DUBAI: US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would soon decide on … Read more

Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.

A political fight is playing out in Iran, where the small but loud faction of hard-liners has used rallies, state media and private and public statements to try to undermine negotiations.

Dar quashes rumours of Pakistan joining Abraham Accords

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Pakistani counterpart at the State Department in Washington on Friday, as negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran drag on. The meeting with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar—whose country is acting as mediator between the United States and Iran—came days after Rubio’s visit to India. … Read more

British Museum Postpones Jewish Cultural Event, Citing Threat of Disruption

The cancellation comes amid a rise in racial and religious crimes in Britain as well as growing sense of unease for some of London’s Jews.

Canadian Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding 14 Suicides

Kenneth Law, who ran an online business that shipped toxic salt to customers in 40 countries, also admitted to causing the deaths of 79 people in Britain, prosecutors said.

PM slashes fuel prices by Rs22

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices, slashing both petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs22 per litre. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division, high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs22 per litre, while motor spirit (petrol) has also been cut by the same … Read more

Mexican Senate Votes to Allow Voiding Elections Over Foreign Interference

The legislation, which comes amid growing tensions between Mexico and the White House, must be approved by a majority of state legislatures and sent to the president.