. A leading US congressman has said that Islamabad is “a very, very important neutral party, with friends on both sides, who could play a greater diplomatic role in the ongoing negotiations with Iran.” Speaking during a virtual briefing of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, Congressman Tom Suozzi noted that Pakistan’s strategic significance extends beyond security, … Read more

. A child waves a PTI flag and gestures during a rally in support of former prime minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on April 10. REUTERS LAHORE: With the political horizon darkening, the PTI appears to be searching for an off-ramp to buy itself some breathing space, with some in the party claiming that their … Read more

. BEIJING: China’s foreign ministry accused the media of publishing “false information” on Friday following a report that said the country’s top semiconductor firm has sent chipmaking tools to Iran. The report, which cited information from two unidentified senior officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration, said contract chipmaker SMIC “began sending the tools to … Read more

. US President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON: US paper currency will bear President Donald Trump’s signature starting this summer, marking the first time a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department said on Thursday. The redesigned notes, … Read more

Araghchi warns Israel of ‘heavy price’ after attacks on steel factories, power plant, nuclear sites Rubio says US A view of a residential building that was damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran. Photo: Reuters TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON/ TEL AVIV: IRGC Aerospace Commander Seyed Majid Moosavi has reiterated a warning to … Read more

ISLAMABAD: In a move with implications for national security and identity management, the Senate Standing Committee on Interior has approved a key amendment bill empowering National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to block the national identity cards of suspicious individuals for up to 60 days. The bill, presented by Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, … Read more

Rejects summary for increase in POL cost Says govt will absorb Rs56b burden Rs95/litre for petrol, Rs203 for die ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government rejected a summary for a fuel price increase once again and would absorb the burden of Rs56 billion itself. He addressed the nation on the ongoing … Read more

ISLAMABAD: In a key policy move aimed at tackling the ongoing energy challenge, the government has decided to introduce a targeted subsidy mechanism through a mobile application, with authorities agreeing to fast-track a technology-driven system to ensure transparent and efficient delivery of relief. The decision was taken during a high-level consultative meeting on petroleum prices … Read more

. KARACHI: Youm-e-Difa-e-Pakistan was observed across the country, as well as in Karachi, under the auspices of the Difa-e-Pakistan Council on Friday. Religious scholars delivered sermons in various mosques, addressing the current national situation, as well as the importance of unity, peace, and stability. They emphasised that Islam teaches peace, brotherhood, and harmony, and urged … Read more

. According to Express News, the bodies were found near the Mai Kolachi Road Phatak. PHOTO: PEXELS QUETTA: A brutal shooting incident triggered by a family marriage dispute has claimed three lives, including a woman, and left another woman seriously injured in the Yaro area of Pishin district, Balochistan. According to police and local sources, … Read more