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Iran, UAE clash over allegations at BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting
NEW DELHI: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United Arab Emirates on Thursday of direct…
Russia moves toward “full partnership” with Afghan Taliban
MOSCOW: Russia is establishing a “full-fledged partnership” with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban and is encouraging other countries…
PM Shehbaz urges efforts to transform Pakistan into an economic power
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that just as Pakistan had emerged as a…
Pakistan test-fires Fatah-IV cruise missile successfully: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The Army Rocket Force Command has successfully conducted the test fire of the indigenously developed…
Former Indian army chief supports RSS leader’s call for talks with Pakistan
Former Indian army chief Gen (retd) Manoj Naravane has backed remarks by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)…
Mohmand tribal elders offer to facilitate talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan
MOHMAND: Tribal elders in Mohmand district have offered to help reduce tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan…
US returns 450 cultural artefacts to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: More than 450 cultural artefacts were formally handed over to Pakistan by the United States…
India’s Narendra Modi reduces motorcade size in bid to save fuel
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “significantly” reduced the size of his motorcade to…
Cricket legend Shahid Afridi awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been conferred the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the country’s second-highest…
Asif Ali Zardari honours distinguished individuals with civil awards
ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday conferred civil awards on various Pakistani and foreign personalities in…
Gunfire erupts in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect’s presence
MANILA: Gunfire broke out at the Philippine Senate and people ran for cover after a top…
BRICS foreign ministers meet in Delhi as Iran war casts long shadow
NEW DELHI: The US-Israel war on Iran is expected to dominate discussions at a two-day meeting…
Trump arrives in China for Xi summit as Iran–US ceasefire shows signs of strain
BEIJING: President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday with a high-profile entourage that included Nvidia…
KP now on same page with Centre over terrorism, says Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government was now standing firmly with…
PTI leader alleges Imran Khan has lost eyesight in one eye
Islamabad: PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Wednesday claimed that PTI founder Imran Khan had…
Karachi court remands alleged drug peddler Pinky in police custody for 3 days
KARACHI: A local court in Karachi on Wednesday granted a three-day physical remand of alleged high-profile…
Marka-e-Haq: A Story of Courage, Unity and National Pride
Syed Feroz Ahmed (Houston, Texas) Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq, observed on 10 May, is a powerful reminder of the…
Trump vows to press Xi on opening China at summit
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he would urge Chinese President Xi Jinping to “open up”…
President approves Sitara-e-Shujaat for Liaqat Shaheed over foiled major attack
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of the Sitara-e-Shujaat on Liaqat Shaheed, the…
Nahid Rana inspires Bangladesh to crushing 104-run win over Pakistan in opening Test
DHAKA: Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test of the two-match series at…
French minister says mutation of cruise ship hantavirus strain remains uncertain
FRANCE: French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said on Tuesday that it remains uncertain whether the hantavirus…
UN raises alarm over rising child fatalities during Israeli operations in West Bank
United Nations on Tuesday condemned the rising toll on children from “escalating” Israeli military operations and…
Keir Starmer rejects resignation calls, says he remains focused on governing
LONDON: Keir Starmer on Tuesday rejected growing calls for his resignation, telling cabinet ministers that he…
Court appearance of alleged female drug peddler without handcuffs triggers inquiry
KARACHI: In violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), police on Tuesday produced a high-profile woman accused…