Pakistan to host Iran-US deal signing ceremony in Geneva
Islamabad : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistan will host the much-awaited Iran-US deal signing ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland. “The signing will take place on the blessed day of Friday, June 19, in Geneva, and Pakistan will host it, the prime minister told the National Assembly, congratulating the nation and the global community. […]
AJK Election Commission dismisses ‘baseless’ rumours about delay in July 27 polls
Islamabad : The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Sunday reaffirmed that general elections in the region will be held on July 27 as scheduled, dismissing speculation about any postponement of the electoral process. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Election Commission said that the polling schedule was issued on June […]
World leaders welcome US-Iran peace deal, praise Pakistan’s mediation role
Islamabad L Global leaders have welcomed the US-Iran peace agreement as a major diplomatic breakthrough, highlighting efforts to end regional hostilities and commending Pakistan’s role in facilitating the negotiations. US and Iranian officials announced on Sunday they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the […]
Oil slips 4% as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped to their lowest since March on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $3.58, or 4.10%, to $83.75 a barrel by 0004 GMT […]
PM Shehbaz announces US-Iran peace deal, signing set for Friday in Switzerland
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that following intensive talks, a peace deal between the United States and Iran has been reached after sustained diplomatic engagement. The agreement was sealed following an Israeli strike on Lebanon on Sunday that drew criticism from both Iran and Trump. In a post on X, he […]
PSX surges as US-Iran deal, oil slump lift sentiment
ISLAMABAD : The equity market surged on Monday as investors cheered a US-Iran breakthrough, tumbling oil prices and what analysts described as a growth-tilted federal budget, easing fears of renewed inflationary pressure and an interest-rate hike. During the session, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 Index touched an intraday high of 176,917.76, gaining 4,517.86 points, […]
Several buffaloes burned as fire erupted in animal shed in Buner
The fire broke out suddenly in a large enclosure located in a rural township of Buner village Pirdara Bagra. Due to the presence of dry fodder, wooden structures and straw in the enclosure, the fire engulfed the entire shelter in a few minutes. When the locals and Rescue 1122 teams reached the spot, the flames […]
Interior Minister orders upgrade of Special Protection Wing on modern lines
Islamabad : Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday visited the Special Protection Wing and reviewed its training and operational preparedness, directing that the force be developed on modern, international standards to better respond to evolving security challenges. During the visit, the minister said the Special Protection Wing is being restructured on the lines of advanced […]
Iran announces funeral schedule for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Islamabad : The funeral for the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will be held in July, Iranian state media announced on Saturday, with ceremonies set to take place across several major cities before his final burial in Mashhad. According to reports, funeral rites will begin in Tehran on July 4, followed by additional ceremonies […]
PM’s aide says external elements funding banned outfit in AJK
Islamabad : Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Saturday claimed that external elements were financing the proscribed Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), saying the banned outfit rejected multiple offers aimed at peaceful resolution of disputes. Speaking on Geo News‘ programme ‘Jirga’, Sanaullah said that the banned outfit had never […]