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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has confirmed that it received US$2 billion from the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a value date of 15 April 2026. According to official sources, the inflow is part of ongoing…

WASHINGTON: The White House has indicated that the next round of Iran–United States negotiations may take place in Islamabad, highlighting Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role as a key intermediary in the ongoing talks. During a press…

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for an immediate ceasefire and intensified diplomatic efforts to address the worsening situation in eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a session of the United Nations Security…

JEDDAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a detailed meeting with Mohammed bin Salman during which both the leaders discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East and matters of mutual interest. The meeting, held at Qasr Al Salam,…

WASHINGTON: The United States Senate has rejected a resolution aimed at halting the supply of certain military equipment to Israel, underscoring continued divisions among lawmakers over US support for its ally. The measure, led by Senator…

WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has warned that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East has triggered one of the largest supply shocks in recent history, posing serious challenges to global and regional economies. Speaking at…

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set August 8, 2026 as the deadline to hold local government elections in 42 cantonment boards across the country, marking a key development in the electoral process. A high-level…

MADRID: The Spanish government has finalized a major immigration policy allowing hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants to regularize their status under a new amnesty scheme. According to international media reports, the initiative…

RAWALPINDI: A high-level Pakistani delegation, led by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has arrived in Iran as part of ongoing diplomatic and mediation efforts in the region. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Federal…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed on an important official visit to Saudi Arabia with planned visits also scheduled to Qatar and Türkiye from April 15 to 18. According to official details, Deputy Prime Minister and…