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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq attend a banquet hosted by President Asif Ali Zardari in honour of Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Aiwan-e-Sadr. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, … Read more

President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's own visit to Beijing. The two countries' ties have deepened since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as Russia has become increasingly dependent on China, its main oil … Read more

Karachi?Hyderabad?Sukkur motorway to be completed in two years; $100?150m investment pipeline ISLAMABAD: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Vice President Konstantin Limitovskiy met Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari to discuss infrastructure and energy projects, according to an official statement on Wednesday. Abdul Aleem Khan said the … Read more

. DI KHAN: At least 18 terrorists were killed, including a high-profile com-mander, during a fierce armed clash between two rival extrem-ist groups in the tribal district of Kurram, authorities confirmed on Thursday. According to police officials, the violent confrontation took place in the Manatu Kamran Khel area of Central Kurram, where gunmen loyal to … Read more

Announces assessed marks for candidates of leaked maths and computer science papers Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Wednesday announced that the replacement exam for the postponed A Level Mathematics Paper 32 would now be held on June 8 as part of the June 2026 examination series, while also confirming the use of assessed marks for … Read more

UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell meets Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: X/ PMO The United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Jonathan Powell on Wednesday conveyed the appreciation of the British government for Pakistan’s “constructive role in regional diplomacy” to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid efforts to yield a solution to the … Read more

New tariff talks, agricultural deals, and rare earth negotiations signal cautious reset in China-US economic ties The Boeing 787-9 is 20 feet longer than the plane that typically operates Flight 780. PHOTO: AVIATION AZ China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed on Wednesday that airlines in China will introduce 200 aircraft from Boeing, marking one of the largest … Read more

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi shakes hands with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief Gen Ahmad Vahidi during a meeting in Tehran. Photo: X Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief Gen Ahmad Vahidi in Tehran during his visit to Iran for meetings with senior Iranian officials, PTV News reported on Wednesday. … Read more

LONDON: Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City’s hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended his team’s hopes of winning the Premier League. The result at the Vitality Stadium confirmed Arsenal as English champions after a 22-year wait. City are four points behind their rivals with just one game … Read more

NEW DEHLI: Former Australia coach Justin Langer lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his “breathtaking” batting after the 15-year-old’s latest destructive IPL innings. Sooryavanshi struck a 38-ball 93 on Tuesday to lead Rajasthan Royals closer to the IPL play-offs with a win over Lucknow Super Giants. The batting blitz from the opener added to a string of … Read more