Zafran Awan

Hajj Guide 2026: What Should Pilgrims Know About the Final Days of Hajj?

Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world gather in the holy cities of Makkah, Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah to perform Hajj —…

Kazakhstan hosts international symposium on Golden Horde history in Astana

ASTANA: Kazakhstan has opened an international symposium on the history of the Golden Horde, bringing together scholars, diplomats and researchers from more than 20…

KP public services body reports sharp rise in complaints during 2025

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Public Services Commission has released its Annual Report 2025, showing a sharp increase in public complaints and wider…

Gold price in Pakistan drops to Rs476,262 per tola on Saturday

KARACHI: Gold and silver prices declined in Pakistan and the international bullion market on Saturday, according to the latest rates issued by the All…

US‑China cautious talks

The recent summit in Beijing between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was never expected to deliver sweeping breakthroughs. Years of…

New IMF conditions may bring higher gas and electricity bills

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has introduced 11 new conditions for Pakistan under its ongoing financial programme, including planned adjustments in gas and…

Trump says Xi agrees Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons

BEIJING/DUBAI: U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed during talks in Beijing that Iran should not be allowed to…

Pakistan gold market rebounds on May 12 as prices climb Rs4,100 per tola

ISLAMABAD, May 12: Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Tuesday, with the price of 24-karat gold increasing by Rs4,100 per tola following fluctuations…

Pakistan’s cheap 5G smartphone plan hits delay ahead of launch

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s plan to make 5G smartphones affordable through instalment-based financing has run into delays as authorities continue waiting for formal responses from telecom…