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Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, arrived in Moscow to meet with the Russian leader. They plan to visit Kyiv next, in an effort to revive peace talks.
Bronze medalist Kishmala Talat of Pakistan attends the awarding ceremony for the Women’s 10m Air Rifle of Shooting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Pakistan will head to the Asian Games in Japan with its medal hopes resting on a handful of athletes as years of underinvestment, late preparations and the … Read more
Former federal minister says PML-N, PPP losing support bank due to self-centred politics Senior politician and former federal minister Muhammad Ali Durrani. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Senior politician and former federal minister Muhammad Ali Durrani described the so-called “London Plan” as a “survival plan” by the ruling elite to save their wealth, power and hold on … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: The government has brought together agriculture-sector stakeholders to formulate a roadmap aimed at increasing Pakistan’s high-value agricultural exports, with a particular focus on processing, certification, traceability, branding and access to international markets. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal made the remarks while chairing the third session of the Strategic … Read more
Nepal records 1,344 fatalities, with 5,000 people remain missing 10 days after disaster struck on August 26 People stand next to damaged buildings following the deadly flash floods and a mudslide, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 4, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The death toll from flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border rose to … Read more
[ One in seven Pakistanis considers economy strong amid high inflation, power outages While economic pressures continue to dominate people’s concerns, sentiment is gradually improving at the personal level, with stronger expectations for the future and greater comfort with household spending. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The number of people believing in the strength of Pakistan’s economy … Read more
Thousands of Kenyans made a living writing essays for overseas students. With A.I., the work has dried up, a warning for online gig work that has been a global lifeline.
The United States military has not confirmed an attack. The reports came after a barrage of U.S. strikes in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships and American forces.
Paris-Saint Germain are stunned by Monaco in Ligue 1 clash in Paris. Photo: AFP PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain’s slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in front only to lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1. Captain Marquinhos gave PSG the lead just … Read more
Says, ‘Do not get emotional about the issue. This is not something that is going to happen tomorrow or the day after’ Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said he would continue to support the creation of new provinces and administrative units, regardless of whether he remained in office, stressing that any such decision … Read more