RIYADH: The war in Gaza and broader Middle East tensions are expected to get top billing at a Saudi-hosted special meeting of the World Economic Forum that begins on Sunday.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Palestinian leaders and high-ranking off…
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Imran gives go-ahead to talks with stakeholders
Former prime minister and incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan, has reportedly authorised his party to engage in negotiations with the establishment and other political entities. It was reported that PTI is open to discussion…
PM in Riyadh for WEF special meeting
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in a special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ‘Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development’ being held from April 28-29. Riya…
Pakistan down New Zealand to draw T20I series
Skipper Babar Azam hit a solid half century while spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed four wickets as Pakistan overcame New Zealand by nine runs in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Lahore on Saturday. Azam’s 44-ball 69 and Fakhar Z…
Justice Babar Sattar’s recusal sought in audio leaks case
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday seeking Justice Babar Sattar&#…
TTP Malakand commander killed in Afghanistan
Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Malakand chapter commander Talha Swati was killed in the Asadabad area of Afghanistan’s Kunar province, sources confirmed on Saturday. Swati – associated with the Fazal Ullah group belonged to Swat. He was g…
Coca-Cola invests an additional $22 million in Pakistan
Coca-Cola has invested $22 million in the beverage sector, specifically in technology upgrade, capacity enhancement of its export potential, and employment for over half a million local professionals along its chain. This new investment is in addition …
PTI says US human rights report ‘hangs our heads in shame’
After the “2023 Country Report on Human Rights Practices” issued by the US State Department highlighted alleged violations of fundamental rights, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf spokesperson Raoof Hasan backed the findings related to the country s…
Fragile pope back on the road with day trip to Venice
VENICE: Pope Francis travels to Venice on Sunday for his first trip of the year, testing his mobility and resilience after a number of health scares in recent months.
It will be the 87-year-old pope’s first visit to the lagoon city since his 2013 elect…
PTI says ready to hold talks with establishment
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership Saturday urged the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) to perform his duty lawfully and should not act like a bystander and fix the long-delayed PTI’s various petitions for hearing and ensure r…
SC orders to clear public roads of encroachments within days
KARACHI – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Saturday directed the authorities concerned to remove all encroachments across the country from public roads and pavements within three days.
Power Division rebuts taxing solar consumers
CPPA-G urges solar tax for residential and commercial users, Rs2,000 per kilowatt