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Germany’s Friedrich Merz Says Iran ‘Humiliating’ US in Ongoing Conflict

BERLIN: In a surprising statement, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the Islamic Republic of Iran…

UN Chief Guterres Warns Global Nuclear Arsenal Rising After Decades

UNITED NATIONS: For the first time in decades, the number of nuclear warheads worldwide has begun…

Pakistan, China Strengthen Ties with Three MoUs, Including Water Project for Karachi

CHANGSHA: Pakistan and China on Monday signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to enhance bilateral cooperation…

Putin Meets Iranian Foreign Minister, Emphasises Regional Peace and Cooperation

ST. PETERSBURG: Russia is prepared to do everything within its power to help ensure that peace…

Oil Surges Amid Deadlock in US–Iran Negotiations

Oil prices have climbed higher amid stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran. Brent…

Islamabad, Rawalpindi Reopen After 12-Day Lockdown

RAWALPINDI: After remaining sealed for 12 days due to security arrangements linked to Iran–US peace efforts…

Trump Pushes for Phone Talks with Iran as Diplomacy Stalls

ISLAMABAD: Donald Trump on Sunday signalled that peace talks between Washington and Tehran would continue —…

Iran’s Araghchi Lands in Russia Amid Deadlock in US Talks

Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung…

Saudi Vision 2030 enters final phase as Kingdom reports strong economic gains

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has officially entered the third and final phase of Saudi Vision 2030, following…

One Vision, One Direction: When institutions, bureaucracy, and leadership move together, Pakistan moves forward

By: Syed Feroz Ahmed Pakistan’s recent actions on the global stage show an important truth: real…

Asif Ali Zardari highlights industrial, tech cooperation during China visit

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday underscored the importance of strengthening industrial and technological cooperation with…

Iranian FM Araghchi returns to Pakistan after Oman trip, set to visit Moscow next

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi back in Islamabad on Sunday, a day after he left for…

PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Masoud Pezeshkian Hold Talks on Regional Peace and Security

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan would continue its sincere and honest efforts to…

Another POL price hike sparks widespread concern

LAHORE: The public at large, trade unions, associations, and civil society groups have strongly criticised the…

Donald Trump safe after gunfire at White House Correspondents’ Dinner; suspect detained

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House…

The Moment of Destiny: A Call for National Unity

By: Siraj Narsi Standing among the Pakistani scholars, thinkers, enthusiastic young professionals, and students at the…

Trumps says he canceled envoys’ trip to Iran talks in Pakistan

Washington: Donald Trump says he canceled envoys’ trip to Pakistan for Iran talks, AFP reported, citing…

US to let Venezuela pay Maduro’s lawyer in drug trafficking case 

WASHINGTON: The United States has agreed to modify its sanctions ​on Venezuela to allow the South…

PM Shehbaz approves spectators for PSL 11 final after franchise owners’ request

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the presence of spectators for the Pakistan Super League…

Lahore triple murder case takes new turn as probe uncovers mother’s alleged motive

Lahore: An investigation into the killing of three minor siblings in Lahore’s Ichhra has taken a…

Turkish FM says Iran nuclear deadlock could ease in next round of Pakistan talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that he believed key sticking points in US…

Afghans in Qatar can return ‘with full confidence’, says Taliban govt

The Taliban government said on Saturday that Afghans who fled to Qatar, fearing reprisals over their…

Eight injured, including five police officers, in attacks on police van and ambulance in Bajaur

PESHAWAR: Five policemen were among eight people injured after unidentified assailants attacked a police vehicle and…

Pakistan’s indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite launched, says ISPR

ISLAMABAD: In a historic achievement, Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Saturday announced…