Ali Zafar draws parallel between govt, Israel on talks of conciliation
Islamabad: PTI leader Ali Zafar has called out alleged hypocrisy of government’s offers for conciliation while drawing comparisons between government and Israel. “You should remember what Israel does [...] They call Palestinians and tell...
Expanding Israeli settlements ‘war crime’: UN
United Nations: Expanding Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories constitutes “War crime” and risks eliminating any likelihood of viable Palestinian state, UN Rights Chief warned, AFP reported. Volker Turk said there had b...
Modi felicitates Shehbaz on assuming PM role
ISLAMABAD: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif for being sworn in as country’s 24th premier. Taking to X, Narendra Modi congratulated Shehbaz Sharif who took reins of country for second time...
States cannot bar Trump from 2024 presidential race: US SC
Washington: In unanimous decision, United States Supreme Court ruled that states lack authority to disqualify Donald Trump from 2024 presidential ballot over his role in January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. Ruling, which comes ahead of Super Tuesday prima...
KSA Prince, Tajik President Malaysian PM congratulate Shehbaz on becoming PM
Riyadh: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extended warm congratulations to Shehbaz Sharif on his appointment as 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan. Felicitations came after Sharif (72) assumed office for second term following resounding victory in Nation...
Several countries extend oil cuts to boost prices
Riyadh: Russia, Saudi Arabia and several other OPEC+ members announced extensions to oil production cuts first announced in 2023 as part of an agreement among oil producers to boost prices following economic uncertainty. Plan to extend cuts to mid-20...
Pakistan sends another tranche of humanitarian aid to Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan dispatched seventh tranche of humanitarian assistance for Gaza, consisting of medicines winterised tents, tarpaulins and blankets. Relief goods were dispatched from South Asa Pakistan Terminal in Karachi by special flight of Pakis...
Palestinian FM slams Israel's opposition to recognition of Palestinian statehood
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has strongly criticised Israel's recent vote to formalise its opposition to the "unilateral recognition" of Palestinian statehood. Responding to Israel's decision, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry emphasised that "the...
UN trade body says Gaza reconstruction estimated at $20bn
NEWYORK: A UN trade body official has said Gaza will need a new "Marshall Plan" to recover from the fighting between Israel and Hamas, adding that the damage from the conflict so far amounts to around $20 billion, Reuters reports. Speaking on the sid...
Israel frees two captives as airstrikes martyred 67 Palestinians
GAZA: Israel freed two Israeli-Argentinian hostages in Rafah under cover of airstrikes which local health officials said killed 67 Palestinians and wounded dozens in southern Gaza city, last refuge of about million displaced civilians. Joint operatio...
