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Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed Pakistan’s strong desire to elevate its “excellent political ties” with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) into a “mutually beneficial economic partnership,” according to an official statement from the PM’s Office. The remarks were made during a meeting with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders discussed regional developments and global issues of mutual interest. During Sheikh Abdullah’s visit, Pakistan and the UAE signed several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at further strengthening ties between the two nations and promoting collaboration among their…
Russian president signals ‘positive’ outlook on bilateral peace talks after Ukraine proposed a 30-day ceasefire.Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has indicated that he is open to the prospect of direct talks with Ukraine. Putin told Russian state TV on Monday that he had a “positive attitude towards any peace initiatives” and that he hoped Kyiv would “feel the same way”. Moscow and Kyiv have held no bilateral talks since the immediate aftermath of Russia’s February 2022 invasion. However, the United States has been raising the pressure on them to agree to a ceasefire. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin’s comments, following…
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Pakistan is keen to enhance cooperation with China in the fields of space technology, satellite communications, and internet services. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with delegation from Chinese space technology firm Galaxy Space, led by Chairman Xu Ming. The prime minister described China as a “very trusted friend” and “strategic partner,” adding that Pakistan places high importance on the growth of its space and telecommunication sectors. The Chinese delegation expressed strong interest in investing in Pakistan’s space industry and pursuing joint ventures with the country’s space agency SUPARCO,…
The pontiff’s death has set in motion ancient Vatican rites ahead of a new papal election.The funeral of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, the Vatican has announced. The funeral ceremony will take place on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (08:00 GMT) at St. Peter’s Basilica, it was announced on Tuesday, shortly after cardinals began a meeting to prepare for the funeral. World leaders are expected to attend the ceremony in advance of a conclave to elect the next head of the Catholic Church. All cardinals currently in Rome were summoned to the meeting to outline the funeral arrangements and…
New Delhi, India – The optics were warm: As United States Vice President JD Vance and his family visited Narendra Modi on Monday evening, the Indian prime minister showed them around his residence and gave each of the American leader’s three children a peacock feather. But behind the smiles and hugs hovered the shadow of US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose major tariffs on Indian goods as a part of the trade war he has unleashed on the world since returning to office in January. Vance’s four-day tour, which began on Monday, comes as the Modi government desperately tries…
MADRID: Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde netted a superb late volley to secure a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday that keeps them within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona. Real bounced back after their midweek Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal to move up to 69 points, six clear of third-placed Atletico Madrid, who suffered a shock 1-0 loss at Las Palmas on Saturday. A heavily rotated Athletic side had kept the hosts at bay until Valverde scored the winner three minutes into stoppage time, pouncing on a poor clearance to fire a volley into…
SYLHET: Bangladesh ended the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe trailing by only 25 runs after spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets to restrict the visitors to 273 in their first innings in Sylhet on Monday. It was a comeback for Bangladesh after a disappointing first day when skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and decided to bat first. However, his batters failed to capitalise and were bowled out by an impressive Zimbabwe attack for a modest 191. Zimbabwe then piled on the misery by racing to 67-0 by the end of play on the first…
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that overseas Pakistanis who make significant investments in the country will be recognised with civil awards, acknowledging their contributions as ambassadors of Pakistan abroad, Express News reported. Chairing a high-level meeting on matters concerning overseas Pakistanis on Mondayt, the PM said, “Overseas Pakistanis are playing the role of ambassadors for our country. Their services and dedication to Pakistan are commendable.” The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, federal ministers, and senior officials. PM Shehbaz noted that a large number of…
US president calls latest controversy over defence chief’s handling of military information a ‘waste of time’.United States President Donald Trump has backed his defence chief following reports he shared sensitive military information in a second Signal group chat, branding the latest controversy about the top Pentagon official a “waste of time”. Trump’s backing of US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday came after multiple media outlets reported that the defence chief had shared details about planned bombing raids on Yemen in a group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer. The reports have reignited scrutiny of Hegseth’s…
KARACHI: Under the blazing lights of the National Bank Stadium, an electric crowd — the largest so far in this HBL Pakistan Super League season — erupted as Khushdil Shah clinched a heart-stopping two-wicket victory for Karachi Kings against Peshawar Zalmi here on Monday night. With Kings reeling at 133-8, needing 15 off 12, Khushdil’s (23 not out off 17, three fours) nerveless assault on a tricky, low-bounce pitch turned the tide, providing them with the finishing touch after skipper David Warner’s gritty maiden PSL fifty (60 off 47, eight fours) and a spirited Zalmi fightback led by Luke Wood…