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 obtain nuclear weapons, as tensions over…
Shakira, Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem ‘Dai Dai
ZURICH: FIFA has released “Dai Dai” as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy. The multilingual track combines…
Solar expansion helps Pakistan soften impact of global fuel price shocks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s rapid shift toward solar energy is beginning to reduce the country’s exposure to imported fuel price shocks, as rising regional tensions and higher global oil prices threaten to…
Japan–Pakistan Development Center: A Significant Step Forward at Open University
By Aziz ur Rehman On the world map, Japan stands as an exemplary nation in every respect. Its discipline, advanced technology, quality education, hardworking people, strong economy and high moral…
One Constitution Avenue: A Chronicle of Corruption
One Constitution Avenue in Islamabad is linked with elite corruption involving manipulation of legal frameworks for private gain, causing losses to the public exchequer and eroding trust in justice. Its…
Balochistan announces summer vacations for schools amid rising temperatures
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has announced summer vacations for schools across the province as temperatures continue to rise in several parts of Pakistan. According to an official notification issued on…
US‑China summit
Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing marks a moment of considerable weight in international diplomacy. It is the first visit by a sitting US president to China in nearly a decade,…
Three suspects arrested in alleged gang-rape case in Swat’s Matta tehsil
SWAT: Police have arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged gang-rape case involving a married woman in the rural area of Azaad Banda in Matta tehsil, officials said on…
India, Afghanistan confirm participation in Central Asian Volleyball Championship in Lahore
LAHORE: India and Afghanistan have confirmed participation in the Central Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship scheduled to be held in Lahore from July 3 to 10, according to the Pakistan Volleyball…
Nahid Rana wins ICC Player of the Month award after strong performances
DHAKA: Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has been named the ICC Player of the Month following a series of impressive bowling performances against New Zealand and Pakistan. The International Cricket…
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