Rubio calls Pakistan key interlocutor in US–Iran talks
WEB DESK: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that Pakistan remains the principal mediator in Washington’s high-stakes negotiations with Iran, aiming to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking to reporters in Sweden following meetings with NATO allies, the top US diplomat praised Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts, describing its […]
Magnitude 3.2 earthquake jolts Quetta, no damage reported
QUETTA: A magnitude 3.2 earthquake shook parts of Quetta and surrounding areas on Saturday, with the tremors recorded at a depth of 14 kilometres, according to the seismic monitoring centre. The earthquake’s epicentre was located in Basima, a southwestern area of Balochistan, the centre said. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were received.
Gold prices fall in Pakistan as international prices ease
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Saturday, with the price of 24-karat gold declining by Rs2,200 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association. Following the decrease, the price of gold per tola stood at Rs473,162, the association said. The price of 10 grams of gold also fell by Rs1,886 […]
PM Shehbaz lands in China on four-day official visit
HANGZHOU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in China on Sunday for a four-day official visit, where he was received by senior Chinese officials at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The PMO said Zhejiang province’s vice governor welcomed the premier upon his arrival in Hangzhou. Jiang Zaidong and Pakistan’s Ambassador […]
Punjab govt announces Eidul Azha holidays schedule
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Saturday announced three public holidays across the province on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. Eid holidays will be observed from May 26 to 28, according to the notification. The notification said all government offices and relevant institutions across Punjab will follow the announced holidays as per the schedule being shared. Earlier, […]
Nine terrorists killed, four CTD officials martyred in Quetta operation
QUETTA: Nine suspected terrorists were killed while four Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials embraced martyrdom during a fierce gun battle on the outskirts of Quetta on Saturday, officials confirmed. The intelligence-based operation was carried out jointly by the CTD and other security forces in the suburban areas of Kuchlak and Nohsar following reports regarding the presence […]
US, Iran ‘close to peace deal’, as Field Marshal ‘successfully’ concludes Iran visit
ISLAMABAD: US and Iran are expected to announce a peace agreement within the next 24 hours, according to The Washington Times, saying that a draft deal to end the war has already been finalised. According to the Washington Times, negotiators from both sides have approved the draft agreement, adding that key figures including Mohammad Bagher […]
Trump says US, Iran close to peace deal as reports reveal ceasefire, sanctions relief proposals
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Tehran are close to finalising a major peace agreement, as international and Iranian media reports revealed details of a proposed framework involving ceasefire arrangements, sanctions relief and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement posted on Truth Social, president Trump said extensive […]
Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives in Tehran for high-stakes peace talks
ISLAMABAD : Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Staff (CDF), arrived in Tehran as part of ongoing mediation efforts. On arrival, he was received and warmly welcomed by Iranian Minister for Interior Eskandar Momeni. Federal Minister for Interior, Mr Mohsin Naqvi was also […]
Bushra Bibi’s family met in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was allowed to meet her family in Adiala Jail. Bushra Bibi’s family reached Adiala Jail on Friday for a meeting. According to jail sources, the family members included Bushra Bibi’s daughter Mubashara Sheikh and sister-in-law Mehr-un-Nisa. Jail authorities arranged a meeting between Bushra Bibi’s family and Bushra Bibi. The meeting was […]