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Wang Yi praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts in Iran-US engagement during call with Dar Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar(L) and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. PHOTOs: File Pakistan and China on Tuesday welcomed the understanding reached in the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), describing the consensus as an important step towards promoting sustainable peace and stability in … Read more

US President Donald Trump sits next to Knicks owner James Dolan as they attend Game Three of the NBA Finals. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: The NBA title secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday could help salvage the legacy of franchise owner James Dolan, who has been accused of incompetence, personal vendettas and egocentrism … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owaisclears the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H match. Photo: AFP LONDON: Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. The stalemate came hours after one of the … Read more

Prize is awarded to lawyers who have made exceptional contribution to rule of law, fight against intolerance Human Rights lawyer and social activist Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha. Photo File Lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, have been awarded the esteemed Ludovic Trarieux International Human Rights Prize in recognition of … Read more

Agreed rules allow European Commission to suspend tariff preferences if US continues to impose tariffs above 15% US and European Union flags and a “tariffs” label are seen in this illustration taken April 10, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS The European Parliament on Tuesday gave its final backing to legislation implementing the European Union-United States trade agreement reached … Read more

Announces deeper migration cooperation and commits an additional £8m to tackle crime and illegal migration DPM/FM Ishaq Dar meets Hamish Falconer MP Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the FCDO. Photo: X British Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, praised Pakistan’s critical role in brokering a ceasefire between the United States … Read more

NEET exam stands scrapped following allegations that question paper was leaked in advance India blocked access to Telegram messenger on Tuesday ahead of a retest of a nationwide medical college entrance examination, after a scandal last month over a question paper leak. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco … Read more

Iranian national team head coach says his team is ‘most repressed team in the whole World Cup’ An image of Iran’s head coach for football. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iranian National Football Team manager Amir Ghalenoei called his squad the “most repressed team in the whole World Cup,” saying they were ordered to leave Los Angeles … Read more

Says Pakistan’s mission in Djibouti closely monitoring developments, coordinating efforts for the hostages’ release Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday informed the National Assembly that the government was actively working through diplomatic channels to secure the release of 10 Pakistani citizens being held hostage in Somalia. The oil tanker Honour 25, sailing under the … Read more

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-setting rally on Tuesday, with investors maintaining aggressive buying amid growing confidence in the country's economic outlook and easing geopolitical tensions in the region. Market participants appeared encouraged by Pakistan's diplomatic efforts in support of regional peace, while expectations of lower global energy costs further boosted sentiment. International … Read more