Pakistan Consumes 80% of the Discovered Oil Reserves, pushing for New Exploration ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has already used up nearly 80 percent of its discovered oil reserves, raising concerns about long-term energy security, according to a new report by the Auditor General of Pakistan. So far, the country has recorded 1,234 million barrels of oil […]
Canada Keeps Tariffs on U.S. Goods, Signals Softer Trade Stance OTTAWA – Canada will maintain tariffs on U.S. autos, steel, and aluminum for now, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday, while confirming that duties on other American goods covered under the USMCA trade pact will be lifted. Speaking at a press conference in Ottawa, Carney […]
North, South Korea Trade Fire Over Border Clash Amid Tense Ties SEOUL – Hopes for renewed dialogue between the two Koreas took another blow this week after a border clash raised tensions along the heavily fortified frontier. South Korea’s military said on Tuesday that several North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) before […]
India Pushes Fighter Jet Engine Production with French Partnership NEW DELHI – India has taken another major step toward building advanced fighter jets at home, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirming plans to produce aircraft engines in the country in partnership with a French company. Speaking at a defence conference in New Delhi on Friday, […]
Iran, Europe in Talks as Snapback Sanctions Threat Looms TEHRAN – Iran and European powers will resume high-level talks next week amid growing tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program, with the threat of sweeping UN sanctions hanging over the Islamic Republic. Iran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in July following its 12-day […]
He said the government did not support additional measures against Israel over Gaza and plans for the occupied West Bank. “I have felt pushback in the cabinet for additional measures,” he said, adding he would formally tender his resignation. The Dutch government collapsed on June 3, and the caretaker minority government is expected to stay […]
Canadian tariffs on U.S. autos, steel, and aluminum will remain for now, he told a press conference in Ottawa. Carney noted that the United States had recently made clear that it would not impose tariffs on Canadian goods that were compliant with the three-nation U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, something he called a positive development. “In […]
France in Shock After Influencer Raphael Graven Dies During Livestream France has been left shaken by the death of 46-year-old Raphael Graven, better known online as Jean Pormanove, who died on Monday during a livestream on the platform Kick after enduring days of abuse and humiliation broadcast to viewers. Authorities in Nice, near where Graven […]
Panic Button System Introduced in Punjab Women’s Colleges LAHORE – The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has rolled out a panic button system in women’s colleges, aiming to enhance safety for students. In the first phase, the system has been installed in 39 institutions, with plans to expand it to over 450 colleges across the […]
The trip is seen as a bid to reset ties between the two South Asian nations amid shifting regional dynamics. The Foreign Office described the visit as a “significant milestone in Pakistan-Bangladesh relations,” underscoring Islamabad’s renewed commitment to bilateral cooperation. “In Dhaka, he will hold important meetings with Bangladeshi leaders, including Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad […]
