Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. SCREENGRAB QUETTA: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has put an end to swirling rumours of political upheaval in Balochistan by declaring that Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti will serve his complete five-year term. Speaking to PPP workers at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Friday, Bilawal showered praise … Read more

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday announced the successful repatriation of 11 Pakistani nationals along with 20 Iranian citizens who had been aboard vessels seized by the United States in international waters, in the latest sign of Islamabad’s growing diplomatic engagement linked to the ongoing Iran-US tensions. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said all … Read more

. LAHORE: Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council and Secretary General of International Tazeem-e-Haramain-e-Sharifain Council, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Friday urged Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to strictly observe the laws and code of conduct issued by Saudi authorities while upholding the sanctity and respect of the Two Holy Mosques.Addressing a Friday congregation, Ashrafi said … Read more

WASHINGTON: Israel and Lebanon agreed on Friday to extend their ceasefire by 45 days and continue negotiations towards a broader political settlement, even as Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and Gaza highlighted the continued volatility across the region. The extension was announced after two days of talks in Washington involving Israeli and Lebanese officials under … Read more

Minister assures facilitation for SME exporters as association proposes Heimtextil event ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met a delegation of the All Pakistan Bedsheets and Upholstery Manufacturers Association (APBUMA) to discuss export marketing, branding, international market access, trade financing and issues facing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a statement issued … Read more

‘We know that the US is working to adjust its posture in Europe,’ says a NATO official An image shows US troops with a chopper in the background. PHOTO: ANADOLU The United States has cancelled the planned deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland, US officials said on Friday, as Washington reorganises its forces in Europe … Read more

Describes Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington on Thursday and Friday as ‘highly productive’ Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjeyoun, Lebanon, May 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire declared by United States President Donald Trump on April 16 by another 45 days, … Read more

Pakistani sailors appeal for help as families protest in Karachi, warn of hunger strike ahead of Eidul Azha In a new video, Yousuf, a Pakistani sailor asked the authorities for the release of hostages. PHOTO: VIDEO GRAB A video showing 10 crew members of an Indonesian-flagged vessel held hostage by Somali pirates surfaced on Friday, … Read more

A reverse image search shows the clip is from September 2016, of Obama’s G20 visit, not a state visit Multiple accounts were sharing a video on the social media platform X since May 13, 2026, comparing the reception given to United States President Donald Trump during his state visit to China with that of his … Read more

Markets allowed to stay open till 10pm until June 1 as Punjab relaxes timings to boost trade activity Women shop for artificial jewellery in bazaar at Lahore. Photo: file The Punjab government on Friday relaxed operating hour restrictions for markets until June 1, allowing businesses to remain open until 10pm in a move aimed at boosting … Read more