GILGIT: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, Engineer Amir Muqam held a meeting with prominent religious scholars and community elders in Skardu to discuss the prevailing law and order situation and measures for sustainable peace in the region. During the meeting the federal minister expressed deep sorrow over the reported martyrdom of Iran’s … Read more

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday announced a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for the release of a $1.2 billion loan but linked the executive board meeting to approve the tranche with Islamabad’s ability to collect Rs322 billion revenues from the court cases. After finding the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue below … Read more

MIRANSHAH: A head constable was martyred, while three police personnel were injured when terrorists attacked a police vehicle in Bannu, Khyber-Pakhtunkwa, on Saturday, according to police. The incident occurred in the limits of Haved police station in the Sheikhan Mamakhail area, where a police party was on routine duty when assailants opened fire on their … Read more

PM reiterates Pakistan’s condemnation of Israeli attacks Apprises Iranian president of diplomatic efforts Dar s ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that trust is needed to facilitate talks and mediation on the conflict in the Middle East, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Saturday. It said Pezeshkian praised Pakistan’s diplomatic … Read more

Iran-backed Houthis enter war with missile strike against Israel US air base in Saudi Arabia attacked Kuwait airpor WASHINGTON: As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its second month, US Vice President JD Vance offered assurances that the US has no plans to stay in Iran for an extended period following its military operations. Speaking … Read more

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has approved a temporary exemption from financial instruments, including bank guarantees and letters of credit, for exports to Iran, the Central Asian Republics and Azerbaijan via Iran’s land route, it emerged on Saturday. The development arose from a March 24 notification by the Ministry of Commerce received by The Express … Read more

Four killed as rising crime, ‘police failure’ push residents to take law in own hands KARACHI: Amid a surge in violent street crime in the metropolis, frustrated residents have begun confronting criminals directly, with two incidents in Orangi Town and Jauhar Morr highlighting the growing public unrest. In the first incident, a robbery turned violent … Read more

James Tolkan, the veteran character actor known for his steely presence and unforgettable roles, has died at 94 in Saranac Lake, New York, a family spokesperson confirmed. Tolkan became an indelible figure in Hollywood with his portrayals of intense, no-nonsense characters, leaving a mark on audiences across decades. Tolkan is perhaps best remembered for Back … Read more

There is no room for leniency and leverage for nefarious elements, which compromise national interests Sons of PTI founder Imran Khan, Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan. Photo: X/ File Respect, honour, and prestige of one’s homeland and its national interests, especially the interests which are directly linked to the sovereignty, image, and standing of a … Read more

Arrival of Saudi, Turkish and Egyptian FMs signals growing global relevance, say experts From left to right: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: File Pakistan is increasingly being viewed as a key diplomatic player as the … Read more