Iran seeks Pakistan’s role in Israel-Hezbollah truce mediation
Iran has called on Pakistan to persist with its mediation efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and safeguard a precarious ceasefire, even as US President Donald Trump announced an understanding between Israel and Hezbollah to halt hostilities in Lebanon. The request came during a telephone conversation on Monday between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed […]
Binance and Telenor Pakistan Sign MoU to Explore Digital Innovation and Blockchain Education Initiatives in Pakistan
Islamabad: Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume and registered number, and Telenor Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for advancing blockchain innovation and education initiatives in Pakistan. The MoU signing ceremony was held at Telenor Pakistan Headquarters in Islamabad and was attended by representatives from both organizations, […]
Born on the Wrong Side of the Map
One Flag, Different Fates Authors : Esha Shahzad . Haneen Tariq . Hamna Ahsan Khan On winter mornings in Sheshi Koh, the road disappears first. Ice loosens the mountain soil above the valley. Meltwater carries rocks and debris into the narrow paths below. By afternoon, parts of the dirt track crumble into the river, cutting […]
Punjab approves deployment of 6,000 police personnel to Gilgit-Baltistan for election security
WEB DESK: The Punjab government has approved the deployment of 6,000 police personnel to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) to assist with security arrangements for the region’s elections scheduled for June 7, according to official documents issued on Sunday. The development comes amid allegations by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) of pre-poll rigging and political interference ahead of the […]
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas arrives in Pakistan today for strategic dialogue
WEB DESK: The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Monday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and deepening political cooperation. Kallas, who also serves as the Vice-President of the European Commission, is visiting the country at the […]
Govt not withdrawing electricity subsidies for protected consumers: Leghari
ISLAMABAD: The Energy Minister Awais Leghari said on Sunday that the federal government is not ending electricity subsidies for protected consumers, dismissing rumours and assuring that eligible households will continue to receive financial support through a new QR-code-based registration system. Energy minister Leghari said the number of protected consumers has increased from 9.5 million to […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Authority reports a surge in Eid tourism
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Authority revealed that more than 1.164 million people visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during Eid-ul-Azha. This surge in visitor numbers highlights the growing popularity of the province as a major tourist destination. Swat remained the most popular tourist destination among the masses and attracted 333000 tourists during the Eid holidays, while Naran […]
Iran denies reports of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s resignation, calls claims baseless
Iran has strongly rejected reports circulating in foreign media claiming that President Masoud Pezeshkian has resigned, dismissing them as baseless and fabricated. In a statement on social media platform X, the head of Iran’s Information Council, Elias Hazrati, said there was no truth to claims that the president had stepped down or submitted a resignation. […]
OGRA raises LPG price for June
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has jacked up the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for June, raising the cost of a standard domestic cylinder by Rs58.51 amid inflationary pressures affecting household energy costs. According to a notification issued by the regulator, the price of LPG has been increased by Rs4.95 per […]
PTI forms six-member committee to address internal differences in KP
Amid reports of internal differences within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the party has formed a six-member committee under the leadership of Asad Qaiser to improve coordination and address organisational matters, according to an official statement. The committee includes Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, Ali Asghar Khan, Meena Khan, Akbar Ayub, and Atif Khan, […]