Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism that a solution to end the conflict in Iran was in the works, emphasizing that Tehran must significantly reduce its nuclear program before any sanctions are withdrawn. WASHINGTON (United States) (AFP) Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope for an agreement to stopContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a significant hike in fuel and diesel prices, which is expected to spark a new wave of inflation across the country. Ali Pervaiz Malik, Minister of State for Finance, made the news during a press conference, flanked by Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. According toContinue Reading
Ramadan 2026 Sehri Iftar Timings Toronto Canada | Full Ramzan Calendar 2026 Toronto, Ontario Toronto’s dynamic Muslim community, with its numerous mosques and cultural variety, may rely on this dependable Ramadan 2026 calendar for accurate Sehri (Suhoor/Fajr finish) and Iftar (Maghrib) times in EST/EDT. Daylight saving time begins on MarchContinue Reading
The Basant holiday began in Lahore just after midnight on Thursday, when Punjab formally overturned a 19-year prohibition, with police enforcing rigorous safety precautions to prevent kite-related mishaps. The three-day celebration will go till February 8. The restriction, enacted in 2007 due to deaths and injuries caused by jagged kiteContinue Reading
LAHORE: With the introduction of its new hymn, “Phir Aai Basant,” the Punjab government has officially given Basant a cultural stamp as the first kites of the season get ready to fly. Under the direction of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the song officially recognizes the centuries-old kite-flying event asContinue Reading
A sessions court condemned human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her spouse Hadi Ali Chattha to 17 years in jail. On Saturday, a sessions court sentenced human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to a combined 17 years in jail on charges related toContinue Reading
LONDON (Reuters) — This week, global markets saw a new wave of volatility when President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on eight European countries until the United States is allowed to acquire Greenland. Trump stated that he will apply extra 10% import taxes on products from Denmark, Norway, Sweden,Continue Reading
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has published explicit instructions for government employees’ political participation and use of social media platforms. According to the notification, government personnel are not permitted to participate in political demonstrations, processions, or gatherings. They are also prohibited from utilizing their official position or governmentContinue Reading
WASHINGTON : Mora Namdar, a lawyer and owner of a chain of beauty parlors in Texas, was named to a top post in the US State Department by US President Donald Trump on Saturday. Mora Namdar has been appointed Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, a crucial position thatContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD (Speaks)- The privatization of Pakistan International Airlines has hit a critical stage, with the Arif Habib consortium emerging as the victorious bidder, obtaining a 75% interest in the national airline with a final offer of Rs135 billion. The decision was revealed following the completion of the second and lastContinue Reading
