Politics


Backchannel Efforts Raise Hopes for Govt–PTI Dialogue

Islamabad, August 13 — Quiet backchannel efforts have improved the chances of formal talks between…

FinMin Aurangzeb Hints at Further Policy Rate Cuts Amid Falling Inflation

Islamabad, August 13 — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday signaled that Pakistan’s policy rate…

PM Shehbaz Announces Merit-Based Distribution of 100,000 Free Laptops

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a plan to distribute 100,000 laptops to talented students…

Pakistani Diplomats Harassed and Served Eviction Notices in India

Islamabad, August 12 — Pakistani diplomats stationed at the High Commission in New Delhi are…

Australia to Recognise Palestinian State in September; New Zealand May Follow

CANBERRA — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will formally recognise the…

Saudi Cabinet Condemns Israel’s Gaza Offensive, Calls It ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

NEOM — Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has strongly criticized…

US, China Extend Tariff Truce by 90 Days, Averting Escalation in Trade War

WASHINGTON — The United States and China have agreed to extend their tariff truce for…

May 9 Violence Cases: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Punjab Govt on Imran Khan’s Bail Pleas

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Punjab government on bail petitions…