Quetta Train blast

24 killed,70 injured in blast near railway crossing in Quetta

QUETTA: A bomb blast hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the southwestern province of Balochistan on ​Sunday, officials...
Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’, dispute over Hormuz reopening

Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’, dispute over Hormuz reopening

By Reuters ISLAMABAD: A "largely negotiated" memorandum of understanding on an Iran peace deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald ​Trump said...
Climate change threatens survival of thousands of plant species, study finds

Climate change threatens survival of thousands of plant species, study finds

By Reuters Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end as climate change becomes an increasingly important driver...
Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US

Iran’s top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US

Reuters DUBAI: Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during talks in ​Tehran on Saturday that the U.S....
Asim Munir arrives in Iran for talks on US-Iran tensions and regional peace efforts

Asim Munir arrives in Iran for talks on US-Iran tensions and regional peace efforts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Iran on Friday for talks expected to focus on the US-Iran conflict and regional...
OGRA raises LNG prices by up to 28pc for Sui Northern and Sui Southern consumers

OGRA raises LNG prices by up to 28pc for Sui Northern and Sui Southern...

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices by up to 28 percent for May and issued a...
Pakistan intensifies diplomacy in Iran-U.S. talks amid rising tensions

Pakistan intensifies diplomacy in Iran-U.S. talks amid rising tensions

By Reuters DUBAI: Pakistan stepped up diplomacy on Thursday to hasten ​U.S. and Iran peace talks even as Tehran appeared to harden its stance over...
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ACT Alliance praises FBR action against illegal cigarette industry

Islamabad: ACT Alliance Pakistan has appreciated the Government of Pakistan, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and the Federal Board of Revenue for continuing enforcement...
Punjab imposes section 144 ahead of Eidul Azha across province

Punjab imposes section 144 ahead of Eidul Azha across province

LAHORE: Ahead of Eidul Azha, the Punjab government has enforced Section 144 across the province from May 27 to June 2, prohibiting several activities...
Iran threatens wider war if US renews military attacks

Iran threatens wider war if US renews military attacks

By Reuters Iran threatened on Wednesday to spread war beyond the Middle East if the United States attacks again, after President Donald Trump said he...