JD Vance arrives in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: US Vice President JD Vance is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Thursday night, leading a high-level delegation for upcoming negotiations with Iran, according to official sources. The visit…
Shaheen Afridi backs Qalandars to improve as Fakhar Zaman return awaited
KARACHI: Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi said the team’s balance is expected to improve with the return of Fakhar Zaman after a heavy defeat to Islamabad United in the Pakistan…
Spain to reopen Tehran embassy after regional de-escalation, FM confirms
MADRID: Spain will reopen its embassy in Tehran after it was shut in March due to regional tensions, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has confirmed, signaling a renewed diplomatic presence…
Pakistan’s decisive diplomacy at a critical moment
Pakistan’s leadership has emerged from a moment of exceptional regional tension with renewed credibility, having played a pivotal role in easing a crisis that many feared could spiral into a…
KP BTA inspects Hamza Foundation thalassemia center in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Blood Transfusion Authority (KP BTA) conducted an inspection of the Hamza Foundation Welfare Thalassemia and Hemophilia Center in Peshawar to review blood safety standards and patient…
Pakistan eyes tyre export growth as Chinese-backed firm announces $120m expansion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tyre industry is set for further growth after a Chinese-backed joint venture announced a $120 million expansion plan, signaling rising export potential and investor confidence in the country’s…
Punjab law minister meets Shorkot, Jhang bar delegations, assures action on lawyers’ concerns
LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan met delegations from the Shorkot and Jhang Bar Associations on Wednesday to discuss challenges faced by lawyers and proposals to improve the…
Faysal Bank secures AA+ rating from PACRA amid strong financial growth
KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited has received an upgraded long-term entity rating of AA+ from the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA), reflecting improved financial strength and stability following its transition to…
Metro bus service partially suspended in Islamabad-Rawalpindi ahead of US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: Metro bus services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have been partially suspended as authorities implement heightened security and traffic measures ahead of foreign delegations arriving for US-Iran talks. The restrictions…
FIA tightens airport checks with AI, expands scrutiny of passengers across categories
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has intensified airport screening across Pakistan, introducing stricter checks for passengers of all risk and passport categories as part of efforts to curb human…
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