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WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained as the…

ISLAMABAD: The Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday evening for talks with the United States, according to sources. The delegation will be led by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and strict…

LONDON: The Pakistani High Commission in London has introduced new measures to make consular services more efficient and accessible for Pakistani nationals living in the United Kingdom. According to officials, the High Commission conducted…

KARACHI: Pakistan has received an additional $1 billion from Saudi Arabia, according to confirmation by the State Bank of Pakistan here on Tuesday. The amount represents the second tranche of a $3 billion deposit facility extended by Saudi…

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange started the new trading session on a positive note, with a strong upward trend recorded in early business activity. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by more than 1,800 points, reaching approximately…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Hajj flight operation is continuing successfully, with more than 5,250 government-sponsored pilgrims having arrived in Madinah, according to official figures. So far, 21 flights have transported pilgrims to Saudi…

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved major education sector reforms, including a Rs. 500 million allocation for an Interdisciplinary Research Centre. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Khyber…

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that not only Pakistan’s geography but also its present and future are closely linked with the Middle East. He was delivering a keynote address at the…

LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League has imposed a one-year ban on Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka after he was found guilty of violating the league’s contractual obligations during PSL Season 11. According to official sources, the…

WASHINGTON: A recent NBC News survey indicates growing public dissatisfaction with the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the poll, 63% of Americans oppose Trump’s policies, while his overall approval rating has fallen…