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WASHINGTON: The United States has extended a waiver allowing the purchase and sale of Russian oil for an additional month, according to the US Treasury Department. Officials said the exemption will remain in effect until May 16, permitting…

ISLAMABAD: Experts have said that Pakistan’s ongoing electricity crisis is not caused by an actual shortage of power, but rather by poor policymaking and weak governance in the energy sector. Speaking on a TV program, economist Dr. Farrukh…

ANTALYA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have agreed to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation.…

ANTALYA: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that only a few points remain to be agreed upon in ongoing US–Iran negotiations, expressing optimism over continued diplomatic progress facilitated by Pakistan.…

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed gratitude toward Pakistan’s leadership, praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, describing them as “brilliant people.” In a post shared on the…

KUWAIT: Kuwait has introduced significant amendments to its citizenship laws, marking a major policy update regarding nationality, eligibility, and legal procedures. According to details shared in a post by the Bureau of Immigration and…

KARACHI: New Zealand cricketer Cole McConchie, representing Rawalpindi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has praised the tournament, calling it a high-standard competition and a valuable experience for international players. In an…

WASHINGTON: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s enriched uranium will be transferred to the United States under a coordinated arrangement with Tehran. In an interview with Reuters, Trump said that the process would…

TEHRAN: Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime routes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…

LAHORE: The first Hajj flight from Lahore is scheduled to depart tomorrow morning under the “Route to Makkah” initiative, officials confirmed on Friday. According to airport sources, a Saudi delegation comprising immigration and Hajj…