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Pakistani army soldiers patrol at D Chowk near the President’s House, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A soldier was martyred as security forces killed 14 terrorists in the Naal area of Balochistan’s Basima district in an intelligence-based operation … Read more

Govt may also allocate Rs3 trillion for defence spending and has finalised Rs50 billion relief for the salaried class The federal government has slashed next fiscal year’s proposed development budget by Rs126 billion, while three provinces, except Balochistan, would freeze their uplift expenses at current levels to create around Rs500 billion worth of fiscal space … Read more

The widow of the late Liverpool star Diogo Jota (C) believes he will be front and centre of Andy Robertson’s (L) thoughts when he captains Scotland at the World Cup. Photo: AFP LONDON: Diogo Jota’s widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his “heart” … Read more

Video dates to March 26, showing clashes outside US Consulate after assassination of Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Multiple pro-Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and anti-state accounts on social media platform X were sharing a video since Monday, claiming it shows Pakistani security forces firing directly on unarmed protesters in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. However, the footage is from … Read more

Says illegal emigration bringing disrepute to Pakistan as several countries have raised issues with Islamabad Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Dr Usman Anwar on Tuesday revealed that as many as 10,000 Pakistanis travelled to the United Kingdom on student visas and subsequently applied for political asylum. The details were revealed during a … Read more

Health ministry says at least 978 Palestinians killed, 3,097 injured in Israeli attacks since ceasefire A Palestinian man inspects the site of an Israeli strike on a house whose residents were warned to evacuate before the attack, near a tent camp sheltering displaced people that was damaged in the strike, in Khan Younis in the … Read more

Multiple accounts on X, including pro-Iranians based on their past posts, have been sharing a video since Monday claiming to show massive Iranian strikes destroying two Israeli airbases and five military camps and eliminating several senior Israeli leaders. However, the video is old from March and no such targets were destroyed. The conflict began on … Read more

KARACHI: Gold and silver prices rose on Tuesday in both global and local markets after a three-day pause. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $28.29 to reach $4,326.27. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola rose by Rs2,830 to reach … Read more

Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express KARACHI: Investor sentiment turned noticeably positive during Tuesday’s session, with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staging a strong rebound after volatility a day ago. Encouraged by … Read more

Xi, Kim agree to deepen strategic communication as Chinese president makes first visit to Pyongyang in seven years Chinese President Xi Jinping sits next to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as he attends a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, during his state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, on June 8, 2026. PHOTO: KCNA … Read more