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‘By joining, Pakistan is contributing alongside other Muslim nations to support peace in the region’ Minister of Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal speaking at the National Assembly PHOTO: YouTube/National Assembly of Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday responded to remarks made by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, defending Pakistan’s decision to join the … Read more
Trump seeks $1bn from board members; Rubio says initiative could model peace efforts globally US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, initially aimed at solidifying the fragile Gaza ceasefire, but which he envisions taking on a broader role, raising concerns among other global powers. Trump said the board would coordinate with … Read more
[ At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY Prices of gold and silver surged to record levels in both international and local markets on Friday. In the global bullion market, the price of gold rose sharply by $91 per ounce, reaching a new high of $4,923 per ounce. In … Read more
[Chinese firms must contend with geopolitical tensions and mistrust to do business in the United States. Some are choosing to avoid the U.S. altogether.
. ‘Wicked: For Good’. Photo: variety The 2026 Oscar nominations delivered celebration, shock and familiar frustration in equal measure, as record-breaking success for ‘Sinners’ was matched by a string of high-profile omissions that reignited long-running debates about taste, risk and recognition within the Academy. Leading the snubs was ‘Wicked: For Good’, the lavish musical sequel … Read more
Real-time data from soil sensors helps K-P farmers end irrigation guesswork, saving water by 30%, cutting fuel costs PESHAWAR: Farmers in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) are beginning to save significant amounts of water and improve agricultural productivity with the help of modern soil moisture sensor technology. Experts believe that scaling up such technology across K-P could help … Read more
A primary schoolteacher in Russia documents the government’s efforts to teach students pro-war messages.
Rawalpindi police. Photo APP RAWALPINDI: Police in Rawalpindi say one shooting suspect has been arrested and a stolen car and weapons recovered after an alleged encounter in the New Town area. According to police, two men travelling in a car opened fire on a police team when officers signalled them to stop. During the exchange … Read more
[ The central bank said in its latest weekly update on Thursday that the country’s foreign exchange reserves, held by the SBP, decreased $66 million to $8.15 billion in the week ended January 5, 2024 due to debt repayments. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest weekly increase, with the State Bank … Read more
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief addresses long march’s participants via video link at Mandi Bahauddin. PHOTO: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday that it had approached X on three occasions over the past three-and-a-half years, seeking the suspension of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan’s account, but … Read more