President Pezeshkian thanks PM Sharif for mediation in Iran-US agreement
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke by telephone on Thursday, pledging to deepen bilateral ties after the online signing of a Pakistan-mediated framework agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending months of hostilities. The 30-minute conversation was the first between the two leaders since the “Islamabad Memorandum […]
FIFA 2026: Beer, poutine and history as Canadians celebrate post first WC win at Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS: Canadians and visiting fans gathered at one of North America’s most famous natural landmarks turned the celebration into a festival atmosphere as Canada secured its first-ever victory at the FIFA World Cup. With the backdrop of Niagara Falls, spectators watched the Group B clash against Qatar while enjoying beer, poutine and maple-themed treats. […]
DPM Dar warns India’s Indus reservoir expansion may fuel ‘hydro-hegemony’
Islamabad : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed concern over recent Indian reservoir expansion and water diversion projects on the Indus River system, warning that such measures could alter natural river flows, foster “hydro-hegemony”, and pose serious risks to regional stability and water security. Addressing a conference on transboundary water resources in […]
Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran’s rights
Tehran :Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and US presidents, despite holding a different view, after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials that Iran’s rights and the interests of the “Resistance Front” would be safeguarded. In a written […]
Oil prices fall as Hormuz tanker traffic resumes after US-Iran peace deal
Islamabad :Oil prices fell on Friday as prospects for more supply brightened after oil tankers began moving through the reopened Strait of Hormuz following a peace deal between the United States and Iran. By 0328 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 43 cents, or 0.54%, to $79.42 a barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate crude slipped […]
Bilawal thanks PM Shehbaz for support on G-B govt formation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his support in government formation in Gilgit-Baltistan. During a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, both leaders also discussed bilateral political cooperation and coordination between the ruling coalition partners. Bilawal appreciated Pakistan’s positive contribution to a […]
SC issues notices in Imran Khan meeting case; Salman Akram Raja rejects militancy claim
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to all respondents in a contempt of court case concerning alleged non-implementation of orders related to meetings with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, while adjourning further proceedings after seeking replies within three weeks. A three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, and […]
PM Shehbaz signs US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU) as mediator
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) electronically today with the United States and Iran, in his role as mediator. He said that the agreement was signed by US President Donald J. Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The MoU reflects a diplomatic effort aimed at […]
Nawaz calls on AJK protesters to end violence, urges govt to begin ‘meaningful’ talks
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday called for an end to sit-ins in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and urged all stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue, as he expressed concern over the region’s political situation during a party meeting in Lahore. The former premier made these remarks while chairing a […]
‘Good news’: Govt hints at reducing petroleum prices following US-Iran deal
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has said that the government is expected to announce “good news” regarding a possible reduction in petroleum product prices. “We will bring good news regarding a reduction in petroleum prices,” the minister said while speaking with Geo News, acknowledging that the public had already faced difficulties due to regional […]