US signals progress on Iran talks in Pakistan as ceasefire deadline nears
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/CAIRO: The United States has expressed cautious optimism that US-Iran talks in Pakistan could resume this week, as efforts intensify to secure a diplomatic breakthrough before the current ceasefire expires.…
Saudi Arabia restricts Hajj access to permit holders, bans visit visas
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has barred all visit visa holders from performing Hajj, announcing that only individuals with official permits will be allowed to enter Mecca and the holy sites during…
Hajj Guide 2026: Types of Hajj explained — Tamattu, Ifrad and Qiran
ISLAMABAD, April 2026: As Hajj 2026 approaches, pilgrims preparing for the journey to Makkah must understand the three types of Hajj — Tamattu, Ifrad and Qiran — as each follows…
A Royal Encounter: Organizing a Heritage Walk for a Canadian Diplomat at Sadiq Garh Palace
Some days leave you speechless. This was one of them. I had the privilege of organizing a heritage walk for Mr. Andrew Stephen Carol, First Secretary of the Canadian High…
BISP chairperson Rubina Khalid pays tribute to Allama Iqbal on his death anniversary
ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme, Rubina Khalid, paid rich tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his death anniversary, highlighting his enduring vision of a dignified, self-reliant, and…
Pakistani freelancers earn over $850 million in nine months amid connectivity challenges
KARACHI: Pakistan’s freelance workforce continues to strengthen its footprint in the global digital economy, contributing more than $850 million in foreign exchange during the first nine months (July–March) of the…
Punjab rolls out digital wheat procurement system to manage prices and payments
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (ABC)The Punjab government has launched a fully digital wheat procurement system as the 2026 harvest season begins, aiming to stabilise prices, improve payment transparency, and simplify how…
Karachi police arrest four in matric exam paper leak crackdown
KARACHI, April 20 — Karachi police have arrested four suspected ringleaders in a matric exam paper leak network, targeting students during board examinations, officials said, as authorities intensify action against…
Diplomacy at a Crossroads
Islamabad is once again in the global spotlight as preparations intensify for what could be a second round of high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran. Following Prime Minister…
When Electricity Becomes a Question of Trust, Not Light
When the bill arrives, it no longer speaks of light — it whispers of burden in the quiet hours of the night. In the sacred ledger of the state and…
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