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ISLAMABAD: Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have officially commenced, as part of efforts to secure the next tranche of the country's financial support package. The meeting is being led by Finance…

LONDON: The UK Foreign Office has begun preparing contingency plans to evacuate thousands of British citizens from the Middle East amid growing fears of conflict in the region. According to UK officials, over 76,000 British nationals have…

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has said the "real war" with Iran has yet to begin, and that the U.S. is preparing for a major operation against the country. He indicated that the next phase of military action against Iran would be…

GILGIT: The federal government deployed army in Gilgit-Baltistan and banned large gatherings nationwide after deadly protests against U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran spread with 26 dead so far. In the northern city of Skardu,…

KARACHI: All exams scheduled for today at the University of Karachi have been postponed, and teaching activities have been suspended for the day, according to an official announcement from the Registrar of the University. The new dates…

LAHORE: Pakistan's national cricket team may face fines of up to 50 lakh rupees each following their disappointing performance in the ICC T20 World Cup. Majority of the players could be penalized due to the team's early exit from the…

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari while addressing the joint session of parliament reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty, regional stability, and economic growth. His speech, delivered on Monday, covered a…

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the global situation, particularly in the Middle East, remains extremely fragile and that Pakistan is utilizing all diplomatic channels to address emerging…

RIYADH: A huge fire erupted at Saudi Arabia’s major oil processing facility in Ras Tanura after what regional sources described as a drone strike by Iran, intensifying already high tensions between Iran and its regional rivals. Videos…

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded what is being described as the largest single-day decline in its history, as escalating tensions in the Middle East triggered panic selling at the start of the trading week. The benchmark…