For years, the global economy has tilted toward protectionism, each tariff and travel ban drawing new borders around old anxieties. It is against this backdrop that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s quiet campaign for regional economic cooperation feels refreshing. In an age when isolation has become political currency, Islamabad is choosing engagement, and that choice deserves […]
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Pakistan’s Message to the World
In international affairs, words matter, but consistency matters even more. Pakistan’s Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), in his exclusive interview with a German magazine, delivered both. His remarks were not just talking points for foreign consumption; they were a reflection of Pakistan’s long-standing security concerns and a reminder to the world of […]
Former boxing world champion Hatton found dead at home aged 46
Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, Britain’s Press Association news agency reported Sunday. Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, northwest England. Greater Manchester Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious. A police spokesman said: “Officers were called by a member of the public to attend […]
US says Iran strikes aimed at nuclear sites, not regime change: Pentagon chief
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN – The United States carried out powerful airstrikes on Iran’s suspected nuclear facilities, but the Pentagon insists the operation was not about removing the Iranian government. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on Sunday that the mission focused solely on damaging Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. He emphasized that the strikes were carefully planned over […]
Israel signs U.S. proposal for Gaza ceasefire, Hamas yet to respond: White house
The White House has announced that Israel has signed a new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal aimed at halting the ongoing war in Gaza. However, the Palestinian resistance group Hamas has not yet responded to the offer. Talks are still ongoing, and hopes for a breakthrough remain alive. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt shared the update during […]
Sony cracks down on Russian playstation accounts without warning
TOKYO – Sony has suspended thousands of PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts linked to Russian users in a major crackdown on efforts to bypass regional restrictions. The move comes as part of Sony’s push to enforce service limitations following its 2022 exit from the Russian market. After suspending official operations in Russia due to geopolitical tensions, […]
Global stocks rally on US-China truce, but gold suffers weekly blow
Investor optimism grows as equities rise and trade tensions ease NEW YORK/SYDNEY – Global equity markets ended the week on a high note, with Wall Street and European shares rising on Friday. Investors responded positively to strong corporate earnings and a truce in the US-China tariff war, easing fears of a global economic slowdown. European […]
Tragedy in Hyderabad: Fire in Indian building claims 17 lives, including six children
A devastating fire broke out in a multi-story building in Hyderabad, India, claiming the lives of 17 people, including six children under the age of five. The incident has left the local community in shock. According to Indian media, the fire started due to a short circuit on the ground floor of the building, which […]
Mango mishap: U.S. rejects Indian mango shipment worth $500,000 over documentation issues
In a major setback for Indian exporters, the United States has refused to accept multiple shipments of Indian mangoes, sending the consignments back due to incomplete documentation. The rejection is estimated to have caused a potential loss of around $500,000. According to a report by The Economic Times, 15 shipments of mangoes sent from India […]
FBI declares palm springs fertility clinic explosion an ‘act of terrorism’
PALM SPRINGS – A deadly explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers (ARC) clinic in Palm Springs has been officially declared an “intentional act of terrorism” by the FBI. The Saturday morning blast killed one person and injured four others, shaking the typically peaceful city. The explosion occurred around 11:00 a.m. near the clinic’s parking lot […]