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ISLAMABAD: Fresh conditions from the International Monetary Fund have sparked concerns of rising inflation in Pakistan as budget negotiations enter a crucial phase. Officials from the Finance Ministry have begun sharing key economic data…

BEIJING: US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing today, where both leaders held talks on bilateral relations, global stability and expanding trade cooperation. President Xi welcomed Trump and his delegation,…

JEDDAH: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group will hold its 2026 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, from 16 to 19 June 2026. Held under the High Patronage of H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of…

GILGIT: Details of candidates for the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan have been finalized, with a total of 403 candidates set to contest across 24 constituencies. According to official data, competition is expected to be intense in…

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has approved a bill proposing the issuance of blue (diplomatic) passports to members of the Senate, along with a recommendation to ease existing eligibility conditions. The bill suggests…

ISLAMABAD: The United States has handed over more than 450 rare and valuable cultural artifacts to Pakistan, marking a significant step in preserving the country’s historical heritage. The artifacts, valued at over $23 million, were…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to accelerate efforts for providing electric bikes to young people and expand access to easy loan schemes under the government’s youth initiatives. The directives were…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan spinner Nauman Ali has etched his name in cricket history after delivering a remarkable performance in the Dhaka Test against Bangladesh. The left-arm spinner reached the milestone of 100 Test wickets during the second…

Special Correspondent NEW YORK: The delegation from the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by its Chairman Faisal Jahangir, concluded its visit to New York with a series of strategic engagements with leading importers,…

Special Correspondent UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has highlighted its deep and enduring connection with Buddhism, noting that monks, scholars and visitors from Buddhist countries continue to travel to Pakistan throughout the year to visit…