United States President Donald Trump on Monday said that the peace deal with Iran was already signed and the Strait of Hormuz would be completely opened for all sea traffic on June 19. “I’m very happy to say … the deal’s all signed,” he said while addressing a media talk with French President Emmanuel Macron […]
‘Clinically stable’ Imran undergoes fifth eye procedure at PIMS
Imran Khan underwent a fifth eye procedure at a government hospital in Islamabad on Monday, the hospital administration said, with doctors reporting signs of clinical improvement in his eye. Khan, 74, has been undergoing medical treatment for retinal vein occlusion, a condition caused by a blockage in the veins that drain blood from the retina, […]
Oil slips 4% over hopes of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices slipped to their lowest since March on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $3.58, or 4.10%, to $83.75 a barrel by 0004 GMT and […]
Australian PM calls for ‘transparent inquiry’ into killing of girl by CCD
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday called for a transparent inquiry into the shooting of Hania Ahmad by the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) earlier this week, according to The Guardian. Adeel Ahmed, 39, his wife Dr Sidra Khan, their daughter Hania Ahmed, 9, and son Aafan Ahmed, 10, were shot at during a […]
Muharram moon not sighted, Ashura on June 26
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Monday that the Muharram moon had not been sighted in the country. Therefore, 1st Muharram 1448 Hijri would fall on June 17, while Ashura would be observed on June 26. The announcement was made by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad after a meeting at Badshahi Mosque […]
Hailey Bieber shows off game day look as Knicks marks major victory
Hailey Bieber joined a growing list of Hollywood stars celebrating the New York Knicks’ historic victory. The New York Knicks are the 2026 NBA Champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. This long-awaited win on June 13, officially ended a painful 53-year title drought for the franchise, […]
Masood’s Test captaincy to be decided by ‘cricket minds’, says Naqvi
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that the decision regarding Shan Masood’s continuation as captain of Pakistan’s men’s Test side would be made by “cricket minds”. Naqvi, while speaking informally to the media after meeting the national players and support staff on the sidelines of Pakistan’s pre-season red-ball camp at the National Cricket […]
Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ climber dies after fall into volcanic crater
A Yemeni free climber who gained social media fame for scaling sheer rock faces without ropes or safety equipment died after falling into a volcanic crater on Friday, according to reports by Al Jazeera Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar, 30, also known as Qaqaa Antar al-Absi and dubbed the “Spider-Man of Yemen” online, reportedly fell on Friday […]
Govt, opposition trade barbs in NA over proposed budget
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday said that discussions on the federal budget 2026-27 should be based on facts rather than misrepresentations. Responding to points raised by former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser during the budget debate in the National Assembly, Ahsan Iqbal accused the former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]
APPNA invites FPCCI trade delegation to US for trade, investment cooperation
President of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA), Dr Babar Rao, has invited a high-powered trade delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to visit the United States. The invitation aims to explore new opportunities for bilateral trade, investment and healthcare collaboration, said a press […]