Acting US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass is scheduled to touch down in Islamabad today for a significant two-day visit. This marks the first high-level engagement between the United States and Pakistan since the recent general elections and the establishment of the new government in Pakistan. According to the State Department, during his visit, Bass is …

At the Ambanis’ pre-wedding dinner, Atif Aslam captivated the crowd with his lovely voice and songs. Atif Aslam has posted images with the caption, “A Night to Remember.” These photos are reportedly from Ambani’s pre-wedding celebration. The Ambani family’s extravagant wedding celebrations have always been grand affairs, and this one was no different. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant celebrated in style …

Sahibzada Hamid Raza, the head of the Sunni Ittehad Council, has suggested the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders who joined his party for the elections consider resignations from the assemblies. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Sunni Ittehad Council chief said that PTI leadership needs to take to the streets after resigning from the assemblies if …

ISLAMABAD: Four terrorists were killed in a clash with government security forces in Khyber district of Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, the army said in a statement. The clash was triggered when the troops conducted an intelligence-based operation on the reported presence of the terrorists, and the militants retaliated with intense firing, the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services …

ISLAMABAD: Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary said that COMSTECH has started capacity building programs with Chinese institutions to link OIC world with the Peoples Republic of China. He was briefing Chinese media personnel here at the COMSTECH. Prof. Choudhary informed that the one of the root causes of lagging behind in S&T is absence of trained researchers …

BEIJING: At the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France, President Aleksandar Vučić of the Republic of Serbia, and President Tamás Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary from May 5 to 10, foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Monday. This is …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Elon Musk, CEO of the U.S. electric carmaker Tesla, in Beijing on Sunday, promising that China’s market will always be open to foreign-funded firms. Calling Tesla’s development in China a successful example of China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation, Li said the facts have proved that cooperation featuring equality and mutual benefits serves the …

People holding placards are pictured during a protest rally against the Philippines-U.S. joint military drills in front of the gate of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headquarters in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 22, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) PHNOM PENH: The U.S. deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles in the Philippines has posed a grave threat and danger to regional …

BEIJING: The English version of a book that brings together Xi Jinping’s elaborations on the Belt and Road Initiative (2023 edition) has been published by the Central Compilation & Translation Press. The book will be distributed both in China and internationally, said an official statement Sunday. The book includes 78 important discourses on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by …

The wheat import has caused a $1 billion loss to the national kitty. According to information received by Internews from sources, it has been revealed that private sectors have been favored in wheat imports in Pakistan, and these wrong decisions have resulted in a loss of $1 billion to the national exchequer. According to sources, despite the abundance of wheat, the …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former greats, Gary Kirsten from South Africa and Jason Gillespie from Australia as head coaches for the men’s national cricket team. Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi announced during a press conference held in Lahore on Sunday. Kirsten will take charge of the white-ball cricket, including One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), while …

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday that Pakistan was considering moving towards the digital currency. Expressing his thoughts during the World Economic Forum (WEF) session in Riyadh, Aurangzeb said: “The government is providing cash to the poor women of Pakistan. Women say that the male family members take cash from them.” “The women want to get the cash through …

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Sunday that Pakistan and Egypt were still facing economic hardships. Expressing her thoughts during the World Economic Forum (WEF) session, Georgieva said: “The global economy had suffered $3 trillion in losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. The less developed countries had to face more losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.” …

Famous YouTuber Saadur Rehman aka Ducky Bhai openly admitted that he could have avoided significant losses in his recent crypto ventures had he followed the advice given by Crypto enthusiastic Waqar Zaka. This comes during a riveting live YouTube session where both crypto aficionados discussed current market insights and ways to make millions in live trading methods. It is pertinent …

Lionel Messi showcased his scoring prowess once again in the MLS, netting twice to fuel Inter Miami’s impressive 4-1 comeback victory against the New England Revolution. Despite an early setback for Miami, with New England’s Tomas Chancalay striking just 40 seconds into the game, Messi’s brilliance shone through. With a crowd of over 65,612 packing Gillette Stadium, Messi did not …

Yuto Katsuragawa continued Japan’s impressive run on the DP World Tour by firing a stunning final-round 63 to clinch the ISPS Handa Championship on home turf this Sunday. The 25-year-old prodigy showcased his prowess with seven birdies, flawlessly navigating the course to finish at 17-under par. Equaling the course record, Katsuragawa secured a commanding three-stroke victory over Sweden’s Sebastian Soderberg …

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators were detained on a handful of US university campuses on Saturday, but the activists vowed to continue their movement in support of a cease-fire in Israel’s conflict with Hamas, among other demands, according to Reuters. In an email, the Bloomington, Indiana, police department announced that 23 demonstrators had been taken into custody at Indiana University. Protesters were informed …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Sunday made it clear that Justice Babar Sattar was holding no citizenship of any other country than Pakistan. According to the statement issued by the IHC, Justice Sattar’s children opted for Pakistani citizenship after he became a judge. The then chief justice was informed about Justice Sattar’s green card at the time of his …

BEIJING: The launch ceremony Pakistan’s first Hangor-class submarine prepared in China took place at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Limited in Shuangliu Base, China. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was special guest at the occasion. This project will add a new dimension to Pakistan-China friendship. During the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pakistan, the …

NICOSIA: A ship carrying food from Cyprus for the Palestinians in Gaza is on its way, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Saturday. It is the first such shipment since an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers from the international food charity World Central Kitchen on April 1, according to Letymbiotis. The ship sailed on Friday night. A statement issued …

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen) BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday afternoon. Noting that this year marks the …

ISLAMABAD: Two-day conference on ‘Social Entrepreneurship in Pakistan’ organized by Accountability Lab Pakistan with the support of U.S. Mission in Pakistan in partnership with Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) concludes in Islamabad on April 24, 2024. “With more than 44,000 exchange alumni, PUAN members like you are establishing climate-smart businesses, investing in community-driven enterprises, promoting entry to markets for underserved and …

Taking strict action on the complaints of farmers, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the federal government to immediately purchase wheat from farmers. PM Shehbaz Sharif has also increased the target of wheat procurement from 1.4 million metric tons to 1.8 million metric tons, the statement released by PM Office said. The premier has also issued instructions to Pakistan agricultural …

The Power Division on Saturday refuted reports regarding the imposition of a fixed tax on solar power, terming them as baseless and misleading, it was learnt on Saturday. In a statement, the Power Division clarified that no such summary has been sent to the government regarding the imposition of a fixed tax on solar power. The Power Division stated that …

Punjab senior minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Friday that 78 per cent of schoolchildren were not in the habit of eating breakfast. Aurangzeb held a meeting with World Food Programme Country Director Coco Ushiyama in Lahore. On this occasion, both Aurangzeb and Ushiyama resolved to launch a programme to address the issues in line with the nutritional deficiency in children …

Renowned actors of the Pakistani drama industry, Feroze Khan and Ayeza Khan, are set to captivate audiences with their on-screen chemistry in an upcoming project. Both Feroze Khan and Ayeza Khan have garnered immense praise and admiration for their stellar performances in popular primetime drama serials. Ayeza Khan’s portrayal of Mahnoor in ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’ has won hearts, while Feroze Khan’s role …

The IT sector witnessed a record boost in exports on Saturday under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). According to details, the country’s IT revenues soared to a peak of $306 million in March. During the initial nine months of 2024, IT revenues totaled $2.28 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 17 percent. At the start of the financial year …

Serious violations of human rights are being committed on Afghan soil under the Taliban regime, the latest Amnesty International report reveals. Since the Afghan Taliban seized power in 2021, Afghanistan has been suffering in various sectors. According to Amnesty International’s report for 2024, Afghanistan under the control of the Afghan Taliban is suffering in various areas of life. Amnesty International’s …

An exit escape slide on a Boeing 767 operated by Delta Air Lines fell off on Friday, forcing an emergency landing at JFK Airport in New York. The airline reported that shortly after takeoff, pilots received an alert about the emergency slide on the right side of the aircraft and heard an unusual sound coming from the area. They safely …

The police in several cities have taken action against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters and leaders for allegedly blocking roads, raising slogans against state institutions, and taking out a rally on Friday. In Gujranwala, cases have been registered against MPAs Tariq Gujjar and Kaleemullah, Sunni Ittehad Council MNA Ehsan Virk and ticket holder Asadullah. Additionally, 140 other individuals, both nominated and unidentified, …

The CAF Champions League final will feature a clash between title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt and their long-standing rivals Esperance of Tunisia, in a two-leg showdown in May. Al Ahly dominated TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo in Cairo, securing a 3-0 victory in the semi-final, echoing their aggregate scoreline after a goalless first leg last Saturday. Esperance …

Senior Supreme Court judge Mansoor Ali Shah has said that some wrong decisions cannot be defended, and they are blots on the history of the judiciary. Addressing the inaugural session of the Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore, Justice Shah said he was not very happy with the history of the judiciary, as there was concern about it around the world. …

Credit to AlJazeera First, what is urgent now is to realise ceasefire as early as possible, and this is the overriding priority. Even one more day of delay would mean further violation of human conscience and more erosion of the cornerstone of justice. Thanks to the concerted efforts of all parties, the United Nations Security Council not long ago adopted …

Islamabad: Federal Minister Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on Friday, preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China. Minister Ahsan Iqbal underscored the substantial success witnessed by Pakistan between 2013 and 2018, marked by an influx of …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is rigorously pursuing the agenda of economic reforms to steer Pakistan out of prevailing economic and political challenges. Presiding over the federal cabinet meeting held in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz Sharif said the reports of international financial institutions and journals showing a positive and upward trajectory of Pakistan’s economy is a …

The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan on Friday clubbed all pleas filed after IHC judges’ letter raised allegations of interference by intelligence agencies in the judicial domain. As per details, the apex court clubbed the pleas moved by Islamabad, Lahore, Balochistan High Court Bars, Aitzaz Ahsan, Shehbaz Khosa and Mian Dawood. The attorney general of Pakistan and all the respondents …

The back-to-back defeats against the “depleted” New Zealand in the 3rd and 4th T20I respectively, had sounded the alarm for the Pakistan national cricket team. According to details, both teams will take rest today ahead of the final T20I, slated to happen tomorrow (April 27) at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The talent that surfaced in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) …

Following the widespread arrests of anti-war protestors last week, when the university administration asked police to disperse demonstration camps, a pro-Palestinian American organization filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Columbia University, the group said on Thursday, according to Reuters. The U.S. Education Department was requested to look into the school’s conduct by Palestine Legal, a group that works to …

Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport has been included in the Road to Makkah project, marking a significant development in facilitating pilgrims’ journeys to the holy cities. Under this initiative, pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah and Hajj will experience streamlined immigration procedures, eliminating the need for immigration checks upon arrival at Jeddah and Madinah airports. Instead, the immigration process will …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) recognized the membership of the independent members of the National Assembly in the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). The ECP formally informed the National Assembly Secretariat about the party’s position. As per ECP, 82 independent members of the NA joined the SIC including 49 from Punjab and 33 independent members from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. No reserved …