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High-stakes Iran-U.S. talks underway in Islamabad amid key differences

Important negotiations between Iran and the United States are underway in the federal capital on Friday, with Pakistan acting as facilitator as both sides...

Pakistani military force arrives in Saudi Arabia under joint defense agreement

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday the arrival of a Pakistani military force at King Abdulaziz Air Base. In a post on social...

Islamabad hosts Iran-U.S. talks amid positive atmosphere and global attention

Negotiations between Iran and the United States, being held with the facilitation of Pakistan, have begun in the federal capital, with the cordial atmosphere...

GB Assembly elections to be held on June 7: ECP

The Election Commission has formally announced the date for general elections to the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, polling...

71-member Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for high-stakes U.S. talks

Details of the Iranian delegation arriving in Pakistan for crucial talks with the United States have emerged, with reports indicating that the delegation comprises...

Iran enters talks with “complete distrust” of U.S: FM Araghchi

Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran is entering negotiations with the United States with “complete distrust,” citing repeated violations of commitments by Washington. According to...

Hamas welcomes Iran-U.S. talks in Pakistan, backs efforts to end conflict

Palestinian group Hamas has welcomed the ongoing talks between Iran and the United States, describing the dialogue as a positive step toward reducing regional...

PM Shehbaz meets US Vice President JD Vance as Islamabad talks begin

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with JD Vance, marking a key diplomatic engagement at the start of the dialogue process. The U.S. Vice...

Pakistani PM meets U.S. JD Vance: statement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office. Vance...

ICC considers major reforms to expand World Test Championship

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering significant changes to make Test cricket more inclusive and competitive in the next cycle of the World...

Babar Azam crosses 12,000 T20 runs milestone during PSL

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam achieved a major milestone in T20 cricket, surpassing 12,000 runs during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. According to...

Hyderabad Kingsmen boosted as Glenn Maxwell arrives in Pakistan for PSL

Key overseas players of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Hyderabad Kingsmen have started arriving in Pakistan, with Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell joining the squad...

Iranian team meets Pakistani PM, preconditions discussed: source

ISLAMABAD: The Iranian team for talks with the United States on Saturday met with the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ahead of...

China launches AI push in education system by 2030

China plans to launch an "AI Plus Education" initiative, aiming to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into classrooms from an early age as the country...

China urges de-escalation as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue

China calls on relevant parties to resolve disputes through political and diplomatic channels, and exercise calm and restraint to de-escalate the situation, Chinese foreign...

China urges EU to strengthen healthy and positive trade ties

China hopes the European Union (EU) will work with China to promote healthy and positive bilateral economic and trade relations, the Ministry of Commerce...

Xi stresses peaceful development in Taiwan Strait relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of...

Pakistan announces visa-on-arrival for Islamabad talks delegates

The government has announced a visa-on-arrival facility for foreign delegates attending the Islamabad Dialogues 2026, in a move aimed at facilitating international participation. Deputy Prime...

KP introduces new merit criteria for doctors’ recruitment

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has issued a new merit criteria for the recruitment of doctors, aiming to enhance transparency and standardisation in the...

Aamir Khan rewrites climax of son Junaid’s film ‘Ek Din’

Bollywood star Aamir Khan has played a key creative role in his son Junaid Khan’s upcoming romantic film Ek Din, rewriting its climax after...

Misbah highlights slow Karachi pitch after Zalmi’s big win

Head coach of Peshawar Zalmi and former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq said the pitch in Karachi has been slower compared to Lahore, making it difficult...

Pakistan women record historic 8-0 win in FIFA series

The Pakistan Women's National Football Team created history in the FIFA Series by thrashing the Turks and Caicos Islands Women's National Football Team 8-0...

Zimbabwe women to tour Pakistan for first time

The Zimbabwe Women's Cricket Team will arrive in Pakistan on April 29 for their maiden tour, marking a significant step in the expansion of...

Rawalpindi sign Mubasir Khan as partial replacement for Naseem Shah

A franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Rawalpindi, has signed all-rounder Mubasir Khan as a partial replacement for fast bowler Naseem Shah. According to...

Govt releases funds for Pakistan hockey team’s Europe tour

The federal government has released all required funds to the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) for the senior national team’s upcoming tour of England and...

PCB announces new medical hiring to boost player fitness

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced fresh recruitments in its medical department aimed at improving fitness standards and healthcare facilities for national players. According...

Punjab approves establishment of cybercrime unit

The Maryam Nawaz has approved the establishment of a dedicated cybercrime unit in the province, according to an official statement. The decision was taken during...

Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the...

Supernet secures multi-million dollar cyber security contract with major bank

Supernet Technologies Limited has secured a multi-million dollar cyber security contract through its subsidiary Supernet Secure Solutions (Private) Limited with a leading commercial bank...

Govt presents details of 13 agreements with India in parliament

Details of 13 agreements between Pakistan and India have been presented in parliament, with Pakistan alleging non-implementation of four of these accords by New...

Punjab launches mobile app for online FIR registration

The Maryam Nawaz has inaugurated a new mobile application aimed at facilitating citizens in reporting lost documents and accessing police services digitally. According to details,...

Talks with U.S. won’t start until Lebanon included in ceasefire: Iranian media

Sources from Iran has dismissed media reports claiming that an Iranian negotiating delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks with U.S. officials, terming such...

Japan’s ambition for military expansion laid bare: spokesperson

BEIJING: A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said that Japan has laid bare its ambition for military expansion. Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry...

China welcomes Iran-US ceasefire, hails Pakistan’s mediation role

China has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict and expressed support for the mediation efforts of countries like Pakistan, a...

China pledges active role in restoring peace in Gulf and Middle East

China has reaffirmed its commitment to playing a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East, Mao Ning said...

China votes against UN draft on Strait of Hormuz, urges dialogue. peace

China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong said that the UN Security Council’s actions must not grant a license for the use...

Iran says it still distrusts its enemies and vows military readiness

Iran has reaffirmed its wariness of regional adversaries and emphasized the readiness of its armed forces to defend national interests, Fatemeh Mohajerani said on...

PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Iranian President on ceasefire

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation today with Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to discuss...

China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan hold informal Urumqi talks on regional stability

Representatives from China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan held an informal meeting from April 1 to 7 in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chinese...

President Zardari welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, hails Pakistan’s role

President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the cease-fire reached this morning between the United States and Iran, terming it a timely step that offers...

Political leaders praise PM, FM Asim Munir for Iran-U.S. ceasefire

Various political leaders have lauded Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their pivotal role in facilitating a ceasefire...

Zimbabwe women to tour Pakistan for white-ball series

The Zimbabwe women's national cricket team is set to tour Pakistan, with the squad expected to arrive in Karachi by the end of April. According...

Tamim Iqbal appointed Bangladesh cricket board president

Former captain Tamim Iqbal has been appointed as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board following a major overhaul by the government. According to...

Celebrities praise Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire

Pakistani showbiz personalities have praised the government for its role in facilitating a ceasefire between the United States and Iran following weeks of escalating...

State Bank successfully completes $1.43 billion international bond payment

The State Bank of Pakistan achieved a significant financial milestone on April 7, 2026, by successfully completing the timely payment of a $1.43 billion...

Deputy Commissioner rejects PTI’s NOC for Liaquat Bagh rally

The Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi has rejected the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) request for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to hold a rally at Liaquat...

African cricket body plans T20 cup to boost finances

The African Cricket Association is considering the introduction of a T20 cricket cup across the continent as part of a major initiative aimed at...

Salman Khan backs Rajpal Yadav after award show remark

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has come out in support of comedian Rajpal Yadav after a remark made during an award ceremony sparked backlash on...

Pakistan’s Successful Diplomatic Role: From Regional Sphere to Global Responsibility

The reconciliation in the Iran vs. United States conflict stands as a welcome diplomatic achievement for Pakistan, bringing a message of optimism not only...

Xi urges breaking new ground in high-quality development of service sector

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for striving to break new ground in the high-quality development of China's service sector. Xi, also general secretary...

Pakistan urges U.S., Iran to allow 2-week window for diplomacy in Middle East crisis

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to demonstrate restraint for two weeks, calling for a temporary pause...

China hits back at former US envoy over Iran, Venezuela remarks

China on Tuesday rebuked former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns over his comments on Beijing’s stance regarding Iran and Venezuela, saying his remarks...

China warns Japan over plan to ease arms export rules

China on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the Japanese government’s plan to revise its “three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology,” warning...

EU calls for diplomacy to defuse Middle East crisis

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday called for maximum restraint and full respect for international law amid escalating tensions between the United States and...

China urges restraint after Trump’s deadline warning to Iran

China on Tuesday called on all parties to exercise restraint and promote dialogue amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, warning that...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan expand cultural cooperation ties

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin called on Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division Aurangzeb Khan Khichi in his office on...

Pakistan, ADB discuss power sector reforms and cooperation

Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari held a meeting with Country Director of the Asian Development Bank Emma Xiaoqin Fan...

Pakistan, Türkiye hold 20th round of military dialogue

The 20th Round of the Pakistan–Türkiye High Level Military Dialogue Group (HLMDG) was held at the Ministry of Defence in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan’s delegation...

Pakistan launches first-ever National WASH Accounts initiative

Pakistan has initiated a major reform effort in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector with the launch of work on the country’s first-ever...

UK praises Pakistan’s petroleum supply management

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Pakistan Jane Marriott to discuss the...

China releases guidelines to promote high-quality e-commerce development

BEIJING: Several Chinese government departments have jointly issued guidelines to advance high-quality development of the e-commerce sector, aiming to strengthen its role in supporting...

Bahrain detains suspects over alleged links with Iranian intelligence

Bahrain’s Public Prosecution announced on Monday that it had ordered the detention of suspects accused of collaborating with Iranian intelligence services and the Islamic...

China expands clean energy innovation and global collaboration

In Tai’an, east China’s Shandong Province, a massive power facility has risen from a once-abandoned rock salt mine, reshaping the skyline of this once...

How did the China-Pakistan Five-Point Initiative come about

Against the backdrop of escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, and its increasing pressure on regional stability and the world economy, on...

Pakistan, Türkiye sign judicial cooperation agreement

Pakistan and Türkiye have signed an agreement on judicial cooperation aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries’ judicial systems. The signing ceremony was held...

Ishaq Dar holds talks with Japan, Portugal over regional situation

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Japan and Portugal, focusing on the evolving...

Western weather system brings rain to Quetta and surroundings

A western weather system has entered Balochistan, bringing light rainfall to Quetta valley and surrounding areas. According to the Meteorological Department, the western wave is...

Barry Keoghan breaks silence on deleted Joker scene

Hollywood actor Barry Keoghan has finally broken his silence on his deleted Joker scene from the film The Batman. The film featured Robert Pattinson in...

Abhishek Bachchan admits red carpet nerves with Aishwarya

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has revealed that he feels nervous walking the red carpet alongside his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Speaking during a podcast, Abhishek...

Steve Smith calls Peter Siddle ‘chacha’ after PSL win

Australian cricketer Steve Smith joined the light-hearted dressing room culture by referring to teammate Peter Siddle as “chacha” during a post-match interaction. The moment came...

U-18 national hockey championship to begin on April 9

The schedule for the Youth Under-18 National Hockey Championship 2026 has been announced, with the event set to begin on April 9. Organised by the...

Islamabad Safe City Phase II to be completed by May 30: Naqvi

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Safe City Headquarters in Islamabad and chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on Phase II of...

Govt to launch digital fuel management system at petrol pumps

The federal government has decided to implement a digital fuel management system at petrol pumps, according to official sources. Sources in the Ministry of Information...

Guiyang hosts 20th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference

GUIYANG: The 20th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference was held in Guiyang. The opening ceremony at Drum Tower Square in Colorful Guizhou city highlighted...

Pakistan secures over $5 billion in external financial support

Pakistan’s friendly countries have assured the provision of over $5 billion in financial support, according to official sources. According to media reports,sSources said that after...

Hanif Abbasi reviews tracking, surveillance upgrades in rail system

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi held a high-level meeting with the Chief Technical Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Frontier Works Organization...

International creators reflect on Guizhou journey

GUIYANG: The 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships drew the curtain on Tuesday with a roundtable sharing session that featured 15 international guests who embarked on...

China launches national funeral services platform

The China Funeral Network, a platform developed under the guidance of the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA), went online on Sunday, coinciding with the...

Trump says US rescues wounded airman from deep inside Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that American forces have successfully rescued a seriously wounded U.S. crew member from deep inside the mountainous terrain...

Iran claims downing of multiple US aircraft during rescue mission

Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the unified command of the Iranian armed forces, said on Sunday that four U.S. military aircraft were shot down in...

Southern Israel chemical site hit again by Iran missile strike

A missile attack from Iran sparked a fire at a key industrial chemical complex in southern Israel on Sunday, Israel's state-owned TV channel reported. Video...

Oman, Iran hold talks on Strait of Hormuz navigation safety

Oman and Iran have held talks to discuss measures aimed at ensuring the smooth flow of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising...

Rain damages claim 45 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a report detailing damages caused by rainfall across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since March 25. According to the report,...

Rs129bn relief package provided in three weeks, PM claims

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that adequate fuel reserves are available in the country to meet national needs, while the government is actively...

Rina reveals Salman Khan’s support during heart transplants

An Indian woman who underwent two heart transplants has shared an emotional account of support she received from Bollywood superstar Salman Khan during her...

Meesha Shafi responds after defamation verdict

Renowned singer Meesha Shafi has reacted on social media following a court verdict in a defamation case, sharing messages centred on resilience, healing and...

Samar Khan makes history with Arctic expedition

Pakistani woman athlete Samar Khan has made history by completing a major endurance challenge, becoming the first Pakistani to successfully finish the gruelling Fjällräven...

PSL set to become world’s top league, says Mohsin Naqvi

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi has expressed confidence that the Pakistan Super League will soon emerge as the world’s number one cricket league. The...

Mahnoor Ali wins international junior title in Malaysia

Sisters from Peshawar, popularly known as the Ali Sisters, have once again brought international recognition to Pakistan with an impressive performance at a global...

Pakistan women’s team to make historic FIFA Series debut

Pakistan women’s football team will depart for Ivory Coast on Monday to participate in the FIFA Series for the first time in the country’s...

Christians celebrate Easter across Pakistan and the world

Christians across Pakistan and around the world are celebrating Easter today, with special prayer services and religious gatherings held in churches to mark the...

Lizhi Gorge stuns global media with breathtaking scenery

GUIYANG: As part of the ongoing 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships program, an international delegation of journalists and digital media influencers visited the breathtaking Lizhi...

Guiyang’s dynamic development wins praise from global media delegation

GUIYANG: As part of the 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships program, an international delegation of journalists and digital media influencers visited Guiyang, the capital of...

Chinese scientists develop efficient method to convert syngas into light olefins

A research team in China has developed a novel catalytic strategy that enables the efficient conversion of syngas—a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen...

Iran seeks “lasting end” to conflict with US, Israel: foreign minister

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Tehran is seeking to secure the terms of a “conclusive and lasting” end to...

African Union welcomes China-Pakistan five-point peace initiative

The African Union (AU) expressed support for a China-Pakistan five-point initiative aimed at addressing escalating peace and security challenges in the Gulf and Middle...

White House seeks $1.5 trillion defense spending for 2027

The White House Office of Management and Budget has released its fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, outlining a significant increase in defense spending alongside...

China tests underwater robots in real sea competition to boost marine economy

Small underwater robots competed in the grey-green waters off Zhuhai in south China’s Guangdong Province as part of a real-sea challenge aimed at advancing...

Singer of hit track ‘Jhol’ gets married

Pakistani singer Anwraal Khalid, known for her popular track “Jhol,” has tied the knot, with images and videos from her wedding circulating widely on...

Earthquake damages Raj Kapoor haveli in Peshawar

A historic haveli of legendary Bollywood actor Raj Kapoor located in Dhaki Munawar Shah area of Peshawar was damaged after an earthquake struck the...

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