The UN chief said there must be an immediate ceasefire and return to “serious, sustained negotiations.” “The people of the region cannot endure another cycle of destruction. And yet, we now risk descending into a rathole of retaliation after retaliation,” he told the 15-member Council, which is discussing U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, as […]
It marks nuclear-armed North Korea’s first commentary on the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. “The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea strongly denounces the attack on Iran by the US, which severely violated the UN Charter with respect for sovereignty,” said a spokesperson of the North’s foreign ministry, according to a statement […]
The bank estimated Brent crude could briefly peak at $110 per barrel if oil flows through the critical waterway were halved for a month and remained down by 10% for the following 11 months. Prices would then moderate, with Brent averaging around $95 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2025, it said in a […]
In welcome news for residents of Karachi, the electricity tariff may drop by Rs4.69 per unit for Karachi consumers as NEPRA is scheduled to hold a hearing today regarding K-Electric’s petition for a reduction in tariffs under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism. If approved, the proposed cut would provide financial relief of approximately Rs7.17 billion […]
Speaking at an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad expressed regret that international calls for de-escalation and dialogue have gone unheeded. “Pakistan’s stance from the beginning has been grounded in international law and the UN Charter,” the ambassador said, reiterating Islamabad’s firm opposition to Israeli aggression […]
According to Pakistan’s state-run news agency, the APP, speaking at the emergency press conference here at the National Press Club, Islamabad, he called the Iranian nuclear program was for peaceful purposes, including generating electricity and others, emphasizing that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has declared our nuclear program peaceful fifteen times, said a press […]
Senior officials, including the Home Secretary, AIG Special Branch, DIG Counter-Terrorism Department, the Divisional Peace Committee, and religious scholars’ representatives, attended the meeting. The Punjab cabinet committee sorted the comprehensive security plan for Muharram security in Lahore, guaranteeing that all processions and religious gatherings will be conducted peacefully. Specific districts are prohibited for a total […]
In a dramatic Box Office clash, Bollywood A-lister Akshay Kumar-led ‘Housefull 5’ and ‘Love Guru’, of Pakistani superstar Humayun Saeed, hit the worldwide theatres on June 6. And Pakistani film has taken over the earnings of Kumar’s comedy franchise feature with its global ticket sales. Per the numbers quoted by foreign sources, ‘Love Guru’ grossed […]
Hania Aamir defended Talha Anjum’s reaction after a video of the rapper, dragging a concertgoer to the stage following his bottle attack on him, went viral on social media. For the unversed, the incident occurred at a recent Young Stunners concert, when a miscreant allegedly threw a bottle at the ‘Kaun Talha’ singer during his […]
Sanam Saeed, 40, and her husband Mohib Mirza, 45, have become parents to a baby boy. Sanam shared the happy news on Instagram on Friday evening. “With joy and gratitude, we welcome the arrival of our son, Vali Hasan Mirza, on May 18, 2025. With love, Sanam & Mohib.” In the caption, Sanam wrote: “Our […]
