Pakistan, UAE economic ties set to deepen with CEPA progress
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic relations and fast-tracking the Pakistan–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed to build a more robust and balanced trade and investment partnership. Both sides also explored opportunities for joint ventures, trilateral cooperation in third-country markets, and collaboration in emerging regions such […]
Some firms left Pakistan due to high taxes, energy costs, admits FM Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD : Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has acknowledged that several companies exit Pakistan, admitting that high taxation and elevated energy prices have become serious challenges for businesses. Speaking at the Pakistan Policy Dialogue in Islamabad, the finance minister said that sustainable economic growth is only possible through structural reforms. He stressed that the […]
Rain-bearing system to enter Pakistan tomorrow
A rain-bearing weather system is expected to enter Pakistan from the west tomorrow (Thursday), bringing rainfall to upper parts of Punjab, while the plains, including Lahore, are likely to remain dry, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The Met Office said that severe cold and dense fog continue to grip Lahore and other parts […]
CTD kills three wanted terrorists in DI Khan IBO
DERA ISMAIL KHAN – The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out a successful intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, killing three most-wanted terrorists, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to CTD officials, the operation resulted in the elimination of terrorists identified as Naimatullah, Abdul Rauf Afghani, and Mustafa. The slain militants were reportedly involved in direct […]
Punjab bans purchase of petrol, diesel vehicles for official use
LAHORE : The Punjab government has announced a ban on the purchase of new petrol and diesel vehicles for government departments in a bid to promote environment friendly transport. It has been decided that only electric or hybrid vehicles will be allowed for purchase, while vehicles used in field duty will be exempted from the […]
President Zardari reaches Bahrain on four-day official visit
MANAMA – President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Manama on Tuesday on a four-day official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation in key sectors. Upon arrival, the president was received by Commander of the Bahrain National Guard Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa and Bahrain’s Minister of […]
At least 2,571 killed in Iran’s protests, US-based rights group HRANA says
The death toll from protests in Iran has reached 2,571 people, the U.S.-based HRANA rights group said on Wednesday, as the Islamic Republic’s clerical rulers face the biggest wave of dissent in years. The group said it had so far verified the deaths of 2,403 protesters, 147 government-affiliated individuals, 12 people aged under 18 and […]
Trump vows ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters
WASHINGTON : President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States would react strongly if authorities in Iran started hanging people in their crackdown on a popular uprising against the government. “We will take very strong action if they do such a thing,” he told CBS News in an interview, when asked about hangings potentially […]
Regulated Afghan Border Movement Helps Cut Polio Cases in Pakistan
Pakistan’s decision to regulate unorganised cross-border movement with Afghanistan has emerged as a major factor behind the country’s improved performance against polio in 2025, according to health officials and surveillance data. Authorities say tighter controls on the movement of people and goods across the border have strengthened monitoring systems and reduced opportunities for the virus […]
US lawmakers plan Denmark visit as Trump threatens Greenland takeover
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of US lawmakers will visit Denmark this week as President Donald Trump threatens a takeover of Greenland, an autonomous part of the kingdom of Denmark that houses a US airbase. The delegation will be led by Democratic US Senator Chris Coons and will include Republican US Senator Thom Tillis and […]