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He said that as the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church, he does not support war Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during the flight heading to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, as part of Pope apostolic journey to Africa, on April 21, 2026.PHOTO:REUTERS Pope Leo on Thursday firmly condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, after the … Read more
[ Selling hits banking, fertilisers, oil and gas stocks, KSE-100 hovers near 167,000, down 1.19% at midday KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under the hammer during Friday’s early trading as geopolitical tremors continued to fuel panic selling, eroding the benchmark KSE-100 Index by over 2,000 points by midday. After plunging nearly 2,400 points … Read more
Streaming giant Netflix has moved swiftly to secure the future of its political thriller ‘The Night Agent’, announcing a fourth season less than a month after the release of its third instalment, signalling continued confidence in one of its most successful action dramas. The renewal, confirmed shortly after Season 3 debuted on February 19, will … Read more
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Terrorists opened indiscriminate fire during the operation, resulting in the death of a 10-year-old child, says ISPR Security forces and law enforcement agencies killed 22 terrorists during a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Khyber district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on April 21, the military’s media wing said on Friday. According to a statement issued by the … Read more
[ The FBR has clarified that for mobile phones imported commercially without packaging or accessories, the customs valuation will be the same as listed in the table, regardless of the phone’s condition or grade. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased customs valuation on used imported mobile phones by up to 175%, making 62 … Read more
ISLAMABAD: In a humiliating breach that has sent shockwaves through India’s digital security landscape, the prominent media network, OneIndia, was successfully compromised by a group identifying themselves as “True Muslim Afghans.” The hackers successfully infiltrated the network’s digital platforms, which boast a massive reach of over 30 million followers, to broadcast a defiant political message. … Read more
[ ADB approves $800m financing package as industry eyes downstream industrial capacity KARACHI: Although some voices that once loudly touted Pakistan’s rare earth potential have faded as attention shifts to geopolitical developments, particularly the country’s perceived role in easing tensions between the United States and Iran, Pakistan’s emergence in the global race for critical minerals … Read more
Hollywood star Anne Hathaway receives a copy of the Quran from a fan [unseen] during a promotional event in London. Photo: Screengrab/Instagram A fleeting phrase in an interview has snowballed into a cross-cultural moment, with Hollywood star Anne Hathaway drawing global attention after saying “Inshallah” – and then, days later, receiving the copy of Holy … Read more
A satellite image shows a fleet of small boats at sea, north of the Strait of Hormuz near the Kargan coast, Iran, April 22, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran’s use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz undermines suggestions that US forces have disabled its naval capabilities. US President Donald … Read more