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Pakistan urges UN to uphold international law in Palestine and IIOJK

FO says 10 Pakistanis held in Somalia still in captivity

WEB DESK: Pakistan has demanded a renewed global commitment to international law, unhindered humanitarian access, and strict accountability for violations, specifically highlighting the ongoing crises in Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The call was made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, during a UN Security […]

Punjab launches CM IT Internship Program

Punjab launches CM IT Internship Program

LAHORE: The Chief Minister IT Internship Program, an initiative of the Government of Punjab and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), launched on the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, is strengthening Punjab’s digital workforce by equipping young graduates with industry-relevant skills and on-site experience. Under this program, more than 225 leading IT companies across Punjab […]

Government, IMF agree to increase BISP amount

Government, IMF agree to increase BISP amount

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government have agreed to increase the monthly amount of the Benazir Income Support Fund. According to sources, the visit of the IMF mission in Pakistan for budget negotiations has been extended. The IMF mission will stay in Pakistan for two more days. The IMF mission is in Pakistan to […]

Field Marshal Asim Munir urges readiness for modern warfare during Quetta visit

Field Marshal Asim Munir expected to travel to Iran

ISLAMABAD: Army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Quetta Garrison and stressed the need for preparedness against modern warfare challenges, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during his visit, Asim Munir addressed officers and faculty at the Command and Staff College in Quetta, describing the institution […]

Pakistan stocks jump sharply after Trump holds off planned attack on Iran

Pakistan stocks jump sharply after Trump holds off planned attack on Iran

KARACHI: Pakistan stocks rallied on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he had temporarily postponed a planned attack on Iran, easing geopolitical risk sentiment in regional markets. The benchmark Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) index jumped more than 2,000 points in early trade, extending gains as investors reacted positively to signs of potential de-escalation in […]

Trump says paused planned attack on Iran as nuclear deal hopes rise

Trump legal team withholds financial data in $10b BBC defamation case, FT reports

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said he had paused a planned attack on Iran after Tehran sent a new peace proposal to Washington, adding there was now a “very good chance” of reaching a deal over Iran’s nuclear programme. Trump said he instructed the US military not to proceed with a scheduled strike on […]