Kazakhstan, Pakistan Reaffirm Strategic Partnership at Islamabad Conference
Islamabad,The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), organized a high-level conference titled “Kazakhstan–Pakistan Relations: Post-Visit Reflections and Pathways for Strategic Cooperation.”The conference brought together representatives from government institutions, the diplomatic corps, academia, think tanks, business communities, and leading media organizations from both countries, reflecting the growing […]
Oil set for second straight weekly drop as Iran risks recede
Oil prices slipped on Friday and were on track for a second weekly decline on receding concerns of a US-Iran conflict that could affect supply. Brent crude oil futures were down 6 cents, or 0.1%, at $67.46 a barrel at 0448 GMT after falling 2.7% in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude […]
Mishi Khan breaks down in viral video over Imran Khan’s eye condition
KARACHI – Pakistani actress Mishi Khan, known for her outspoken views and candid commentary, has gone viral on social media after sharing an emotional video that left many of her fans visibly moved. In the widely circulated clip, Mishi Khan appears tearful and distressed while speaking about former prime minister Imran Khan’s reported eye condition. […]
Emerging economies must play greater role in global governance: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD (APP) – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has emphasised that emerging markets and developing economies must assume a more prominent role in shaping global economic governance, reflecting their growing contribution to global growth and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In an interview with the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) during his participation […]
PSX plunges over 2,100 points in early trade amid heavy selling pressure
KARACHI : Heavy selling gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, dragging the benchmark KSE-100 Index down by more than 2,100 points within the first few minutes of trading. By 10:05am, the index stood at 178,391.58, reflecting a decline of 2,121.06 points, or 1.18%. Major sectors came under pressure, including cement, commercial banking, fertiliser, […]
Actress Sreeleela passes MBBS, becomes qualified doctor
Indian actress Sreeleela, who has starred in the Telugu movies Guntur Kaaram, Bhagavanth Kesari and this year’s Tamil period drama Parasakthi, is now a doctor. Videos and photographs of her at the convocation ceremony have turned wildly popular on social media. Viewers expressed surprise at how the actress, now a popular name in Indian cinema, […]
Rain threat looms over high-voltage Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash
COLOMBO : There are concerns that the high-voltage T20 World Cup clash between Pakistan and India in Colombo could be affected by rain. The crucial T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and India is scheduled to be played on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Meteorological experts have warned that the match […]
Trump plans to announce Gaza funding plan, troops at first Board of Peace meeting, US officials say
WASHINGTON : President Donald Trump will announce a multi-billion dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza and detail plans for a UN-authorised stabilisation force for the Palestinian enclave at the first formal meeting of his Board of Peace next week, two senior US officials said on Thursday. Delegations from at least 20 countries, including many heads of […]
Tahir Ashrafi vows to defeat extremism through unity
PTI founder almost lost vision in his right eye: Salman Akram Raja
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary genera Salman Akram Raja on Thursday said that the PTI founder Imran Khan has almost lost vision in his right eye. Salman Akram Raja said that this is a very painful and terrifying situation and we will not remain silent over the situation. Criticizing the authorities, Salman Akram Raja […]