Trump Threatens to Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Growing Frustration
U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to abandon efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine within days unless tangible progress is made, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Speaking in Paris after high-level talks with European and Ukrainian officials, Rubio stressed the urgency of the situation, stating, “We’re not going to […]
BNP-M Ends Sit-in, Launches Public Outreach in Balochistan
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, chief of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), has called off the party’s 20-day-long sit-in in Mastung, shifting focus toward a public outreach campaign across the province. The sit-in was launched to protest the arrests of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders, including Mahrang Baloch and Sammi Deen Baloch. Mengal, while addressing a press […]
Punjab and Sindh Lock Horns Over New Canals Amid Water Dispute
The ongoing water dispute between Punjab and Sindh has intensified with accusations over the construction of new canals on the Indus River. Sindh’s Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, firmly opposes the canals, stating that they will reduce Sindh’s water share. He claims that the province has strong evidence to support its stance and insists no […]
Pakistani Astronauts get training in China Under Historic Space Agreement
Pakistan is set to make history as the first foreign country to participate in China’s space station training program. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) Director Shafaat Ali announced on Friday that two merit-based Pakistani astronauts will be sent for training in China, marking a major milestone in the nation’s space ambitions. Under […]
Pakistan Seeks US Tariff Review Amid Global Trade War
Pakistan has opted for a diplomatic approach in response to the United States’ recent imposition of a 29% additional tariff on its exports. Unlike other nations that are escalating the trade war with countermeasures, Islamabad has decided to seek a review of Washington’s decision. A high-level meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, concluded that […]
IMF Delegation Arrives in Pakistan for Governance and Corruption Review
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Pakistan to conduct a detailed review of governance and corruption-related issues. The team will begin its meetings with Pakistani officials on Monday, focusing on providing technical assistance to enhance the country’s reform capacity. The discussions will center on improving governance structures, addressing corruption concerns, […]
PSX Hits All-Time High Before Closing in Red Amid Trump’s Trade War and Economic Reforms
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a dramatic session on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged over 1,800 points to reach an all-time intraday high of 120,793.41. The bullish sentiment was fueled by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement of a significant reduction in electricity prices and expectations of improved corporate earnings. However, the rally […]
Iran Rejects US Nuclear Talks Proposal as Tensions Escalate
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected the idea of engaging in negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal, following the delivery of a letter from US President Donald Trump urging such talks. In the letter, Trump proposed negotiations but also issued a stark warning, stating that there were two ways […]
Terrorist Hijacking of Jaffer Express: Major Security Operation Underway
A deadly hostage situation unfolded in Balochistan’s Bolan district as terrorists hijacked the Jaffer Express near the Mashkaf Tunnel, taking more than 400 passengers hostage. Security forces have launched a large-scale operation, rescuing at least 155 people, including women and children, while eliminating 27 terrorists. The unprecedented attack, claimed by the banned Baloch Liberation Army […]
Passenger train hijacked in Pakistan’s Balochistan by separatist militants
A Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express carrying nearly 500 passengers came under intense gunfire near Bolan district, Balochistan, as armed militants ambushed the train inside Tunnel No. 8. Reports indicate that an explosion was heard near the tunnel before militants opened fire, leading to a tense exchange with security forces in the rugged, mountainous terrain. The attack […]
