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WASHINGTON: Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off attacks with no sign of peace talks restarting. Trump maintained the U.S. Navy blockade…

ISLAMABAD: In a major milestone for Pakistan’s space ambitions, China has selected two Pakistani candidates for its human spaceflight program, with both individuals departing for training in China. According to Chinese state media reports,…

TEHRAN: Iran has officially confirmed its participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico later this year. According to Iran’s Ministry of Sports, the national football team is fully…

LAHORE: A family theatre play, Chand Kab Niklay Ga, was performed at the open-air theatre in Bagh-e-Jinnah, where families turned out in large numbers and applauded the performers. Director and writer Goshi Khan presented social behaviors…

LAHORE: The Punjab Film City Authority Act 2025 has been formally presented in the Punjab Assembly, marking a significant step toward the structured development of the province’s film, drama, and documentary production industry. According…

Special Correspondent NEW YORK: Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai held key meetings with a visiting Pakistani academic delegation and a senior official of the State Bank of Pakistan. The meetings focused on…

GILGIT: The Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) and the Forest, Wildlife and Environment Department Gilgit-Baltistan (FWED-GB) have signed an agreement to improve wildlife management and strengthen conservation efforts across the region. Under…

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to gradually phase out additional customs duty and regulatory duty on imported vehicles as part of a new auto sector reform plan aimed at modernizing the industry and improving market competition. The…

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was held on Wednesday to review the evolving regional situation following the extension of the Iran–US ceasefire, with senior federal ministers and top officials in…

Special Correspondent UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement by the US president regarding the extension of the ceasefire, while expressing strong and unequivocal support for Pakistan’s ongoing…