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Reko Diq security costs increase as upgrades discussed

Govt and mining company conducting formal review of procurement plans for project; minister hints at gas tariff relief for domestic consumers from July 1.

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 07:38am

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Ukraine targets St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens

Kyiv drones strike oil terminal and naval base, disrupt flagship economic forum.

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 07:43am

Pakistan, 59 other states may face US tariffs

• Proposed duties over forced labour range from 10pc to 12.5pc; India, China, EU included in list • Beijing, European Commission

Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:03am

Fighting rages in Lebanon despite Trump’s claims

Israel strikes hospital in historic Tyre as Beirut, Tel Aviv continue talks in Washington.

Updated 03 Jun, 2026 07:30am

Pakistan, Italy to abolish visas for diplomatic passports

ISLAMABAD: Pakis­tan and Italy have signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic...

Published 03 Jun, 2026 07:02am

Pakistan, seven other Muslim states blast Israeli incursions into Al Aqsa Mosque

Denounce raising of Israeli flag within compound, term actions provocative, unacceptable

Published 03 Jun, 2026 07:02am

AJK PM says govt will not use force if JAAC takes to streets

Claims his government has made sincere efforts to implement agreement reached with the action committee.

Updated 03 Jun, 2026 07:34am

Two Pakistanis held for Italy farm workers’ killings

Italian media reports say victims included three Afghans, one Pakistani; FO says still trying to establish nationality of the

Published 03 Jun, 2026 07:02am

Shadab’s effort in vain as Ellis, Short help Australia level series

LAHORE: Despite a fighting half-century from Shadab Khan, Pakistan suffered a 41-run defeat against Australia in the...

Published 03 Jun, 2026 07:02am

NCCIA challenges SC deadline for decree on Imaan, Hadi pleas

IHC adjourns hearing of pleas to June 4 due to absence of lawyers

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:21am

Father can’t escape child support duties, LHC judge rules

Justice Kayani cites Islamic teachings to invalidate any private contracts waiving child maintenance.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 07:51am

AJK to host multiparty conference on refugee seats tomorrow

Forum aims to gather views on demand to abolish 12 refugee seats.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 11:05am

Israeli forces kill Palestinian man; settlers raid Al-Aqsa

Settlers raise Israeli flags near Dome of the Rock; Jordan condemns Al-Aqsa raid as "provocative, reckless".

Updated 01 Jun, 2026 07:46am

Over 700 arrested, deadly road crash in riotous PSG victory celebrations across Paris

• Interior Minister Laurent Nunez says 57 security personnel, 219 participants injured, including eight seriously • Violent...

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:01am

Outcry after Dutch police manhandle pregnant woman

Media reports indicate the couple was in the middle of speaking to police after they were called in over a disturbance complaint.

Updated 01 Jun, 2026 07:40am

Loud booms alarm residents as meteor explodes over US

• Nasa says force released was equal to 300 tonnes of TNT • Fireball broke up over Massachusetts and New Hampshire

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:01am

Top EU diplomat due today for strategic dialogue

ISLAMABAD: The Euro­­pean Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, is due to arrive in Islamabad today for an official...

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:01am

Colombia votes in crucial presidential election

Left-wing senator backed by Petro, Ivan Cepeda leads polls with pledge to hold talks with armed groups.

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:01am

Footprints: Space for art

A small outdoor cafe in Quetta provides artists a space to interact and express their creativity.

Published 31 May, 2026 07:08am

Turkiye links Israel’s inclusion in regional bloc to Palestinian statehood

Foreign Minister Fidan says platform may include Pakistan, Turkiye, S. Arabia, Egypt, Gulf states and potentially Iran.

Updated 31 May, 2026 08:30am

Centre-JAAC talks end without success; June 9 strike to go ahead

Prolonged agitation threatens AJK’s upcoming elections; abolishing 12 assembly seats for Pakistan-based refugees remains key stumbling block.

Updated 31 May, 2026 08:00am

Returnees from Pakistan killed in Afghanistan accident

Laghman province spokesperson says 20 people have died — five women, three men and 12 children.

Updated 31 May, 2026 08:06am

Trump declared ‘fully fit to carry out all duties’

Physician advises continued weight loss, increased physical activity

Published 31 May, 2026 07:04am

PSG retain Champions League trophy with shootout win over Arsenal

BUDAPEST: Paris St Germain held their nerve in a cagey Champions League final to retain the title by beating Arsenal...

Published 31 May, 2026 07:03am

Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70pc

Hamas calls plan ‘a dangerous escalation’

Published 30 May, 2026 06:01am

Israel-Lebanon talks open as offensive deepens

Military officials meet in Washington to salvage a faltering 45-day ceasefire; Joseph Aoun urges Rubio to prioritise immediate truce.

Published 30 May, 2026 06:01am

UK will use AI to screen migrants ‘posing as minors’

New technology to be deployed from next year for strengthening asylum checks.

Updated 30 May, 2026 07:22am

Rocket explosion a setback for Nasa’s moon plans

LOS ANGELES: An unmanned Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday,...

Published 30 May, 2026 06:01am

UN blacklists Israel, Russia over sexual violence

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a UN blacklist of countries suspected of...

Published 30 May, 2026 06:01am

WHO chief in Congo as experts urge trials for Ebola treatments

WHO prioritising three experimental drugs; promising single-dose vaccines are up to nine months from testing

Published 30 May, 2026 06:01am

What’s involved in talks to end war in the Middle East

For Iran control over Hormuz, and for US the blockade of ports are main bargaining chips.

Updated 27 May, 2026 07:52am

Quad to build port in Fiji, unveils pact on critical minerals

Minerals initiative is important for Japan since China has stopped shipment of items needed by defence, aerospace and semicond

Published 27 May, 2026 06:48am

Internet partially restored in Iran after months-long shutdown

Judiciary suspends a presidential body that took the decision.

Updated 27 May, 2026 07:58am

Days from 80th birthday, Trump has annual medical exam

US president has faced criticism for not being transparent about his health in the past

Published 27 May, 2026 06:48am

Why Abraham Accords push is a non-starter

Analysts think the US president could be trying to show support for Israel or aiming for a political victory to justify the Iran

Published 27 May, 2026 06:48am