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 […]
LHC upholds family court order in autistic child financial support case
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed petitions seeking both an increase and a reduction in maintenance allowance for an autistic girl, ruling that the family court had correctly assessed the matter after reviewing all circumstances. LHC Judge Justice Abid Hussain Chattha issued a written verdict rejecting a petition filed by Ambreen Sardar, the […]
Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail
NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington would secure a deal with Iran or pursue “another way” if ongoing negotiations fail, as efforts continue to end a months-long conflict and stabilise global energy markets. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Rubio said that the United States would give diplomacy […]
Trump urges Arab and Muslim states to ‘join’ Abraham Accords after Iran war
US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged several Arab and Muslim leaders to join the Abraham Accords with Israel once the war with Iran concludes, signalling a renewed push to reshape regional diplomacy after months of conflict. According to Axios, Trump made the remarks during a conference call on Saturday with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the […]
Sixteen killed, six injured in Swat Expressway collision
SWAT: At least 16 people were killed and six others injured in a major traffic accident on the Swat Expressway after a passenger van collided with a parked bus near Ismailia on Monday morning, according to motorway police officials. It was reported that the accident occurred when a Hiace van travelling towards Dir rammed into […]
PM Shehbaz optimistic about hosting US-Iran ‘Islamabad Talks 2.0’ soon
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed optimism that Pakistan could host a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran “very soon”, following indications of a potential diplomatic breakthrough to end the weeks-long conflict in the Middle East. Speaking during a four-day official visit to China, the premier suggested that […]
Iran says most negotiation points agreed, no Pakistan trip planned
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei said that Tehran’s current priority is to end the ongoing tensions and conflict through negotiations. Addressing a press conference today, he clarified that there are currently no plans to send an Iranian delegation to Pakistan, while noting that Iran remains in contact with countries cooperating on issues related to […]
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 […]