BEIJING: China has urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the United States and Israel, to cease military operations, warning of a “vicious cycle” in a war that analysts say if prolonged, could undermine global growth and weaken demand for Chinese exports. “The one who tied the bell must be the one … Read more

NATHIAGALI: The crisp mountain air of northern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa carried more than just the scent of spring blossoms this Eid – it echoed with laughter, music, and the joyful hum of families seeking refuge in nature. On the second day of Eidul Fitr, thousands of tourists from across the province and beyond flocked to the scenic … Read more

Sulaiman Khan and Kasim Khan, sons of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan, pose for a photo on the day of an interview with Reuters in London, Britain February 16, 2026. — REUTERS RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister Imran Khan was allowed to telephone his sons — Kasim and Sulaiman — from Rawalpindi’s Adial Jail … Read more

31-gun salutes in Islamabad, 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals held at dawn; special prayers offered KARACHI: The nation marked its Pakistan Day on Monday with gun salutes, official ceremonies and renewed pledges of national unity and progress. Pakistan Day is celebrated to commemorate the historic Lahore Resolution, passed on March 23, 1940, which set the … Read more

Reviews broader law and order situation, economic outlook and the energy sector; PM takes stock of food supplies President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed the government to minimise the burden of petroleum product prices to facilitate the common man. According to a statement issued by the President House on X, President Zardari met with … Read more

Officer Ahsan Zulfiqar succumbed to bullet injuries sustained during police operation at suspect’s DHA residence DSP Ahsan Zulfiqar, who was injured during a raid at Armaghan’s house passed away after remaining in a life-and-death struggle for several months PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: In the Mustafa Amir murder case, a wounded DSP who was injured during a … Read more

‘It’s an incredible feeling to win this ICC award, especially for performances on the World Cup stage,’ Farhan says Sahibzada Farhan plays a shot during the third and final Twenty20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 24, 2025. Photo: AFP The International Cricket Council … Read more

Axios reporter said Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan met US envoy Witkoff and Iran’s FM Araghchi US President Donald Trump looks on during a presentation of the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy to the US Navy Midshipmen football team of the United States Naval Academy, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 20, 2026. PHOTO; REUTERS United States … Read more

Basement blaze erupts two months after deadly inferno; police say suspects burned wires to extract metal KARACHI: Authorities suspect the renewed fire incident at Gul Plaza was caused by drug addicts attempting to steal copper from the building’s basement. On Sunday, a fire erupted once again in the basement of Gul Plaza, nearly two months … Read more

Conveys Pakistan’s solidarity with Iran, assures continued constructive role in facilitating regional peace Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Monday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing the need to work collectively for de-escalation and highlighting a return to dialogue and diplomacy. A post on X by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said … Read more