Although Iraq proclaimed in 2017 the defeat of the jihadist group on its territory, IS cells have remained active and carry out sporadic attacks against Iraq’s army and police. Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufayi “was considered one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world”, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on social media […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was no longer welcome in the United States because he was “a race-baiting politician” who hates US President Donald Trump. “The Presidency has noted the regrettable expulsion of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Mr. Ebrahim Rasool,” it said in a […]
Trump posted on social media after his envoy, Steve Witkoff, held a lengthy meeting with Putin on Thursday night in Moscow that Trump described as “very good and productive”. “There is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end,” Trump said, referring to a U.S. ceasefire proposal that […]
“An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Nathan Porter, visited Islamabad and Karachi from February 24 to March 14, 2025, to hold discussions on the first review of Pakistan’s economic program supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and on a possible new arrangement under the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF),” the IMF […]
The decision comes in light of a significant increase in the number of solar net-metering consumers, with associated financial implications for grid consumers, the statement added. As part of the approved changes, the ECC has revised the buyback rate from the National Average Power Purchase Price (NAPP) to Rs 10 per unit. Renowned energy and […]
The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups. Pakistan has been placed in the third group of the US travel ban list and would be considered for a partial suspension of U.S. visa issuance if their governments “do not make efforts to address deficiencies within 60 days The first group […]
FIA Cyber Crime Islamabad registered three cases against Ahmad Noorani, Shafiq Ahmad Advocate, and Aina Durkhanai under the PECA Act. According to the FIRs, the accused have spread anti-state propaganda online, inciting hatred against national institutions following the attack. They used their verified social media accounts to promote a banned organization and create public uncertainty. […]
According to sources, the company has contacted PIA and sought a comprehensive report on the aircraft’s technical aspects. Airbus company has requested a complete report on the registered Airbus aircraft, including a three-month flight data record and a checklist. The company has also asked for a report on the plane’s landing gear and other relevant […]
Elsewhere, the yen gave up more of its recent gains as markets backed off a small chance of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raising interest rates in May. Sowing more volatility across markets, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hit imports of wine, cognac, and other alcohol from Europe with a 200% tariff. The escalating […]
Spot gold was up 0.4% at $3,000.39 an ounce at 1031 GMT. Prices have scaled 13 all-time highs in 2025 so far, and have risen over 14%. U.S. gold futures were up 0.7% to $3,012.90. “Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, rising trade tariffs, and growing financial market uncertainty, investors are increasingly seeking stability – and they […]
