Report says PM Keir Starmer may announce resignation on Monday
LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, Britain’s Observer newspaper reported, though a government source said Starmer remained focused on getting on with the job of governing. The threat to Starmer’s position, which has been building for months, increased sharply on Friday when his rival Andy […]
PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir land in Switzerland to participate in US-Iran technical-level talks
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir landed in Burgenstock, Switzerland, to participate in talks aimed at advancing the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, […]
PMDC announces MDCAT 2026 to be held on August 16
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Saturday has officially announced the schedule for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026, the mandatory entrance examination for students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes across the country. According to a public notice issued by the council, the nationwide examination will […]
Mohsin Naqvi heads to Tehran to push forward US-Iran peace talks following Islamabad MoU
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has departed for Tehran to hold high-level talks with senior Iranian officials, in a bid to advance ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, official sources confirmed on Saturday. The visit follows the telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday. During the call, […]
US, Iran envoys en route for talks, Israeli strikes continue after ceasefire
US President Donald Trump’s personal envoy and Iran’s foreign minister were headed to Switzerland for talks, Axios said, although deadly strikes by Israel in Lebanon on Saturday could test a new ceasefire key to ending the Iran war. The talks, led by Steve Witkoff and Abbas Araghchi, mark an effort to turn this week’s interim 14-point pact […]
At least seven killed, three injured in twin blasts in Bannu
BANNU: At least seven people were martyred and three others injured in two explosions in the Merka Bera area of Bannu, on Saturday, District Police Officer (DPO) Yasir Afridi said. The first blast occurred when explosives planted along a roadside detonated, hitting a passenger van travelling from Hathi Khel village to Bannu. Five passengers in […]
Senate recommends tighter PSDP oversight, digital tax relief, stronger social protections
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Thursday proposed a sweeping set of budgetary recommendations for the 2026-27 fiscal year, heavily prioritising the completion of near-ready infrastructure over new one, demanding deeper gender-focused spending, and targeted tax relief for low-income digital content creators. The recommendations, put forward following an extensive parliamentary debate on the federal budget, serve as […]
Govt expected to announce fuel price cut today
ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to announce a reduction in petroleum product prices on Thursday, following a decline in global oil rates after a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States. The expected cut will come as international crude prices eased on Thursday, offering room for domestic adjustment in fuel rates under Pakistan’s pricing […]
Pakistan-brokered Iran-US framework accord text surfaces
ISLAMABAD: Iran and the United States have reached a landmark preliminary agreement to permanently cease all military operations against each other and their allies, according to the text of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) mediated by Pakistan. The breakthrough, framework document — dubbed the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” —comes ahead of a formal signing ceremony […]
Punjab police chief says Chakwal incident will not be covered up
LAHORE: Punjab Police Inspector General Abdul Karim has said that the Chakwal incident, in which a nine-year-old girl was killed during an alleged encounter involving the Counter Crime Department (CCD), will not be covered up under any pressure. Speaking at a press conference along with the Additional Inspector General of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) […]