ISLAMABAD – Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan on Wednesday called for direct dialogue to resolve security disputes between the two neighbours, rejecting military action and the use of trade and transit as political pressure. Addressing the National Defence University in Islamabad, Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb acknowledged Pakistan’s concerns over militant threats allegedly emanating from Afghan territory, but…
Riyaz Hussain ISLAMABAD — Pakistan could suffer an estimated $4.5 billion loss in exports because of the prolonged closure of its border and trade routes with Afghanistan, according to a new report by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE). The report comes as trade between the two countries has faced serious disruptions since October…
مردان: نیو سرخ ڈھیری میں مبینہ سرچ آپریشن کے دوران ایک ایسا عجیب واقعہ سامنے آیا ہے جس نے پولیس کی کارروائی اور کرایہ داری قوانین کے نفاذ پر کئی سوالات کھڑے کر دیے ہیں۔مقامی افراد کے مطابق تھانہ شیخ ملتون کی حدود میں پولیس سرچ اینڈ سٹرائیک آپریشن کر رہی تھی، جس کا مقصد…
ISLAMABAD: Fourteen newborn babies were killed when a fire broke out in the neonatal unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad early Wednesday morning, raising serious questions about fire safety and emergency response arrangements at one of the country’s major public hospitals. According to officials, the fire erupted at around 6:45…
Riaz HussainPeshawar: Despite a decline of more than two percent in international crude oil prices amid hopes of a possible US-Iran agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan has increased domestic petroleum prices, raising diesel by Rs2.40 and petrol by 39 paisa per litre with effect from Tuesday. Following the latest revision,…
By Ibn-Taha and Syed Ahmer Raza KARACHI- The students were jubilant, parents proud and teachers visibly moved as the Summer Teacher Training Program 2026 came to a close. For the organizers, however, the ceremony represented something larger than the completion of a professional course: a belief that lasting educational change begins with the people standing…
By Shamsul HaqThe Middle East is passing through one of the most critical phases in its recent history, with war, diplomacy, energy security and shifting strategic alliances increasingly intertwined. Against this backdrop, the defence agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye in Makkah carries significance far beyond the three signatories. It could potentially contribute…
By Riaz HussainMARDAN: Child abuse continues to pose one of Pakistan’s most pressing child protection challenges, with hundreds of children falling victim to sexual abuse, abduction, violence and exploitation every month despite stronger legislation and growing public awareness.The issue has once again come under the national spotlight following a series of disturbing incidents across the…
By Shamsul Haq Every summer, as tobacco leaves begin to mature across the fertile plains of Mardan, Swabi and Charsadda, a familiar dispute resurfaces. Farmers demand higher prices for their crop, tobacco companies complain of overproduction and regulatory constraints, while the Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB) finds itself accused by both sides of failing to ensure…
Reuter Oil prices rose on Friday as escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies through two of the world’s most critical shipping routes—the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.Brent crude futures gained 70 cents, or 0.83%, to $84.93 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas…
