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Bullion rally pushes gold beyond Rs572,000 per tola

KARACHI: Gold and silver prices surged further on Thursday in both global and domestic markets, touching…

Ishaq Dar holds talks with Iran FM as US threats raise tensions

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks on Thursday with his Iranian…

Minister dismisses health rumours after Imran’s brief hospital visit

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Thursday that jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf…

Sri Lanka prioritises security for high-profile India-Pakistan clash

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will deploy elite armed units to protect teams participating in next month’s T20…

COAS Asim Munir reaffirms army’s readiness during Bahawalpur visit

BAHAWALPUR: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir on Thursday…

China warns US military moves against Iran could destabilise West Asia

UNITED NATIONS: China has warned that any US-led military action against Iran could dangerously destabilise West…

UK and China agree on intelligence sharing to tackle migrant traffickers

BEIJING: Britain and China are expected to sign a cooperation agreement on Thursday aimed at disrupting…

US launches Board of Peace with Pakistan, Gulf states among 26 members

ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace” for Gaza on Wednesday named 26…

Pakistan, China launch E-Mining Platform to boost mineral sector investment

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said Pakistan’s partnership with China has entered…

Zardari holds talks with UAE leadership to expand economic ties

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday held talks with United Arab Emirates Vice President, Prime…

British prime minister begins landmark China visit after eight years

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will begin a three-day visit to China on Tuesday evening,…

Franchises to lose star players as PSL introduces new policy

KARACHI: Major reshuffles are set to hit franchises ahead of the 11th edition of the HBL…

Riyadh assures Tehran its soil will not be used for military action

RIYADH/TEHRAN: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that the kingdom…

Legal troubles mount for Sohail Afridi as warrant issued

ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Wednesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for…

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash near Baramati

MUMBAI: India’s Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed on Wednesday morning when a chartered…

LHC orders quick conclusion of Ali Zafar defamation case against Meesha Shafi

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday directed a trial court to conclude within 30…

US lawmaker Ilhan Omar targeted in assault at public meeting

MINNEAPOLIS: Police arrested a man after he sprayed US Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar with a foul-smelling…

Iran warns US military moves are meant to destabilise West Asia

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that recent US military movements and aggressive rhetoric in West…

Kazakhstan Proposes Rail Link to Connect Central Asia With Pakistan Ports

ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin has said that a proposed railway corridor linking Central…

Iran Announces Live-Fire Exercises Near Strait of Hormuz Amid US Buildup

TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday issued an aviation warning announcing live-fire military exercises in airspace near the…

UN Says Fragile Gaza Ceasefire Brings Limited Relief for Children

UNITED NATIONS, Feb — The United Nations on Monday said a fragile ceasefire in Gaza has…

UAE Bars Use of Airspace for Hostile Action Against Iran

ABU DHABI, Feb — The United Arab Emirates on Monday reaffirmed that it will not allow…

ISPR Releases Tribute Song Honouring Armed Forces’ Sacrifices

RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday released a patriotic song paying tribute to the…

India, EU Finalize Historic Free Trade Agreement After 20 Years

NEW DELHI: India and the European Union on Tuesday announced the conclusion of a landmark free…