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ISLAMABAD: The United States reaffirmed its deepening partnership with Pakistan as it marked the 250th anniversary of American independence at a reception in Islamabad. Addressing the gathering, Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker praised the…

ISLAMABAD: The embassy of Denmark in Islamabad hosted a two-day showcasing and dialogue event on Sustainable Water Resource Management on 3-4 June 2026 as part of its efforts to initiate a potential partnership between Denmark and Pakistan…

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday dismissed the review petition filed by Zahir Jaffer, upholding his death sentence in the high-profile murder case of Noor Muqaddam. A three-member bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar…

MUZAFFARABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has filed a reference in the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir seeking constitutional and legal guidance on the issue of 12 reserved refugee seats. According to a…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is playing a sincere and active role in promoting peace and stability in the region, said Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi during the weekly media briefing. The spokesperson said the past two weeks have been…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is facing a major challenge ahead of its planned takeover by a private consortium, as the airline prepares for a critical international safety and operational audit. According to sources, a…

DUBAI: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, raising hopes for a wider agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according to U.S. officials. The ceasefire, facilitated by the United States, is…

WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump has said that negotiations with Iran are nearing completion and a formal agreement could be reached within days. In a recent statement, Trump said the United States prefers a written agreement…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have made significant progress in ongoing budget negotiations, with reports suggesting that the IMF has agreed to an increase in Pakistan’s Public Sector Development Programme…

Crude oil prices surged in the international market following renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, reportedly marked by missile exchanges between the two sides. According to media reports, Brent crude was trading at around…