North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) heading towards the venue for a commemorative performance following the conclusion of the First Session of the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly in Pyongyang. Photo: AFP PYONGYANG: North Korea will never give up nuclear weapons, leader Kim Jong Un said, indicating that it will soon designate South Korea the … Read more

. Mette Frederiksen (L) and Greenland’s prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. Photo: Reuters COPENHAGEN: Danes voted on Tuesday in an election that could hand Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen a third term thanks to her staunch line against US President Donald Trump over Greenland, even though cost-of-living worries have hurt her leftist credentials. Opinion polls show her … Read more

Sugar crisis. (file) Photo ISLAMABAD: The federal government has extended the reduced tax period for sugar imports. In this regard, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification amending the sales tax rules. According to the notification, the concession period has been extended from November 2025 to February 28, 2026. The Trading Corporation … Read more

State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday cancelled the licences of two exchange companies for violating regulatory instructions, tightening oversight of the foreign exchange market. In separate statements, the central bank said it had revoked, with immediate effect, the authorisation of Al Raj International Exchange Company (Private) … Read more

IMF blocks move to control SOE chiefs. Design: Ibrahim Yahya ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) did not accept a request to empower the government to appoint heads of the state-owned entities (SOEs) by withdrawing this authority from their boards, blocking a move that could have again strengthened the grip of the executive on these … Read more

. KARACHI: Unregulated heavy traffic in the city continues to pose a deadly threat to Karachiites, with three people killed and one injured in separate accidents across the metropolis. A loader truck collided with a rickshaw near Northern Bypass in Manghopir, killing two persons on the spot. The victims, identified as 25-year-old Imran and 26-year-old … Read more

. RAWALPINDI: During the three days of Eidul Fitr, a large number of tourists thronged the scenic hill resort of Murree, popularly known as the “Queen of the Hills,” to enjoy its pleasant weather and picturesque landscapes. According to official figures, a total of 74,196 vehicles carrying nearly 375,000 visitors entered Murree over the three-day … Read more

. War seems to be going wayward as Iranian gas facilities were once again targeted by Israel despite a firm commitment from President Trump to hold the fire for five days. Explosions were reported from several Iranian cities with civilians apparently being on the receiving end. This hints at a lack of coordination between the … Read more

Says world paying the price for Israel’s war, massacre network led by Netanyahu must be stopped immediately Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey on March 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkiye navigated the Middle East conflict cautiously and prudently while upholding brotherly … Read more

Nasir Hussain Shah advises citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to help reduce fuel consumption Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah. Photo: Screengrab Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah on Tuesday said the provincial government was considering enforcing a smart lockdown if the ongoing regional situation prolonged and began to impact the energy sector. … Read more