Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to meet in Paris to discuss key trade issues ahead of an upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting is expected to be chaired by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. It…
Iran has permitted two Indian vessels carrying a large shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to safely transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to international reports. The vessels are believed to be transporting approximately 92,000 tons of LPG, making the successful passage an important development for regional energy trade. The Strait of Hormuz is…
Tensions in the Gulf region escalated after a suspected drone attack reportedly launched by Iran caused a massive fire at Fujairah Port in the United Arab Emirates. According to reports, the attack occurred on Sunday and forced several oil loading operations at the port to halt temporarily due to safety concerns. Witnesses and U.S. sources…
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries have urged US President Donald Trump to bring an immediate end to the ongoing conflict with Iran and ensure the safety of global trade routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz. According to international media reports, the call was made during discussions among G7 leaders, where concerns…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant decline during the latest trading week as the benchmark KSE-100 index dropped by 3,629 points, reflecting strong selling pressure in the market. By the end of the week, the KSE-100 index closed at 153,866 points, showing a sharp fall compared to the previous week. Market activity remained…
A mild earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale shook Karachi on Friday, causing panic among residents in several areas of the city. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the tremors were felt in multiple neighborhoods, including Landhi, Khurramabad, Malir, and Korangi. Many residents rushed out of their homes and offices as the sudden…
Pakistan’s security forces successfully intercepted several rudimentary drones launched by the Afghan Taliban on March 13, preventing them from reaching their intended targets, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media wing confirmed that the drones were neutralized using advanced electronic countermeasures and defensive actions by Pakistan’s armed forces. Officials stated that the…
The government of Pakistan has strongly condemned the closure of Jamia Masjid Srinagar on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, calling the move a violation of religious freedom and fundamental human rights. In an official statement, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed serious concern over reports that authorities prevented Muslims from offering…
Pakistan security forces successfully intercepted two rudimentary drones reportedly launched by the militant group FAK, using advanced electronic warfare systems to neutralize the threat. According to officials, the drones were detected and forced down safely through electronic countermeasures before they could cause significant damage. Authorities confirmed that only minor debris-related damage occurred and no military…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation for regional peace and stability following a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. During the brief official visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured the Saudi leadership that Pakistan would always stand firmly with the…
