Pakistan, Bangladesh Boost Trade and Ties
Pakistan and Bangladesh have taken fresh steps to deepen their business and diplomatic relations, with both sides highlighting…
IHC Seeks Replies on Plea for Imran, Bushra Jail Meetings
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has asked federal and Punjab authorities to respond to a petition seeking…
Skies on Edge: NATO Confronts Russia at UN
NATO, Russia Trade Blame at UN over Airspace Incursions Tensions flared at the United Nations on Monday as…
WB Warns of Rising Poverty, Urges People Centred Reforms for Pakistan
Pakistan’s poverty rate is climbing again, the World Bank (WB) cautioned in a new report released on Tuesday,…
President, PM extend greetings to Riyadh on Saudi National Day
ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday conveyed warm congratulations to the leadership…
FBR Faces Rs3.6tr Sales Tax Gap, Traders Protest Over Harassment
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has admitted that Pakistan is losing nearly Rs3.6 trillion in sales…
China Launches Crack Down on ‘Toxic’ Social Media Content
China’s top internet regulator has announced a sweeping two month crackdown on social media, targeting what it calls…
Wheat Imports Betray Local Farmers, Says Sharjeel Memon
KARACHI: Sindh’s senior minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday strongly criticized the federal government for importing wheat, saying…
Kim Signals Talks with US But Nuclear Arms Stay
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signaled openness to renewed dialogue with the United States, saying he would…
Palestine, Gaza Wars to Dominate UNGA’s 80th Session
The 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened in New York on Monday, with world leaders gathering for…
UK Recognises Palestinian State in Historic Policy Shift
LONDON: The United Kingdom will officially recognise a Palestinian state today, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced, in what…
CPEC-2 Pakistan’s Last Big Chance : PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a stern warning to ministries and divisions, directing them to remove…
Trump Warns Afghanistan Over Bagram Air Base, Hints at U.S. Troop Return
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of “bad things” for Afghanistan if it refuses to hand back…
FBR to Crack Down on Social Media Show Offs Dodging Taxes
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a nationwide crackdown from October 1 against tax evaders…
China’s Grand Military Parade Sparks Global Tensions
BEIJING: China showcased its growing military power recently with a massive parade at Tiananmen Square, raising fresh concerns…