Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Thursday said that the future of warfare was being shaped in the Indian Ocean due to its vast contribution to global trade, cautioning that any disruption could significantly impact global supply chains and energy prices. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), […]
Pakistan LNG Limited has issued its first spot tender for liquefied natural gas (LNG) since December 2023 amid supply shortfalls triggered by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The company is seeking bids from international suppliers for three LNG cargoes of around 140,000 cubic metres each for delivery on April 27-30, and on May 1-7 and 8-14 […]
India and the United States are engaged in constructive talks aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. The comments came after a three-day visit to Washington by an Indian trade delegation led by senior commerce ministry official Darpan Jain for talks with US counterparts. “These engagements are ongoing […]
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued a nationwide alert warning of an intense heatwave in several regions until May 5. According to the advisory from the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), Sindh, southern Punjab and parts of Balochistan were expected to face severe heatwave conditions. Major cities, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Bahawalpur, […]
Reza Pahlavi, the controversial exiled son of Iran’s last shah, was splattered with red paint during a visit to Germany on Thursday when an activist confronted him over his stance on the Iran war. After he left the Federal Press Conference in central Berlin and walked toward a waiting car with security, the activist approached […]
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday rejected what it described as India’s propaganda campaign of “baseless allegations” linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident, and called on New Delhi to demonstrate responsible behaviour and refrain from inflammatory rhetoric and actions. The FO did not specify what statements or allegations it was referring to. However, an Indian […]
Britain and France have agreed to a nearly $900 million deal aimed at reducing small-boat migrant crossings across the English Channel, with the two countries expected to sign the deal on Thursday. Riot-trained police will be sent to beaches in France as part of a new £662 million ($893 million) deal with the UK to […]
An envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked world football’s governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, according to the Financial Times. US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the FT on Wednesday it would be a “dream” to see four-time World Cup winners Italy at the finals in the […]
Inter Milan could have their first chance to seal the Serie A title on Sunday as the champions in waiting take on Torino while Napoli and AC Milan try to push back the celebrations by at least one more week. Cristian Chivu’s players lead both reigning champions Napoli and second-placed Milan by 12 points with […]
China’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, on Thursday lauded Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for peace in the Middle East during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where both sides discussed the regional situation, said the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). According to the statement on X, the two sides also exchanged views on developments in the […]