The US consulates in Lahore and Karachi are set to resume regular consular services from July 20, 2026, the US Embassy in Islamabad said in a statement on Wednesday.
The US consulates in Lahore and Karachi are set to resume regular consular services from July 20, 2026, the US Embassy in Islamabad said in a statement on Wednesday.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index tumbled by over 4,600 points on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “over”.
A United Nations inquiry on Wednesday expressed concern at reports of abuse against a prominent Palestinian doctor seized by the Israeli military in Gaza in December 2024, who is still being held in Israel.
Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry on Wednesday criticised laws enacted by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expanding MPAs’ powers and immunities, taunting the PTI over its former pledges to end “VIP culture”.
A Chinese industry regulator warned users on Wednesday of a “security backdoor” embedded in versions of US artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s coding tool, Claude Code.
ISLAMABAD: Amid hot and humid weather, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) has declared force majeure — a legal term that absolves contractual liability — for its inability to supply regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) for three weeks due to renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
NEW YORK: Pakistan and Russia agreed on Wednesday to develop a joint strategy against terrorist networks operating in the region, particularly in Afghanistan, as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Alexandrovich Kolokoltsev on the sidelines of the fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit...
• NA panel seeks cheaper financing for Lyari freight corridor• Voices concern over K-IV delays, funding shortfall
An Israeli strike in Gaza prior to the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup clash between Argentina and Egypt killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organise screenings of the game across the strip, according to media reports.
WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the United States will begin two days of trade negotiations in Washington on Thursday, with tariffs expected to dominate the agenda as Islamabad seeks relief from new US import duties while pursuing a broader bilateral trade agreement.
• SESSI approves creation of endowment fund for rehabilitation and welfare of 78 children• Okays departmental action against 37 doctors and paramedical staff of its health facility
• Report alleges state capture of superior judiciary• Calls for repeal of 26th, 27th amendments• Favouritism, nepotism cited as major concerns
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan had a second one-on-one meeting in a week over the matters concerning the provincial legislature.
• Verdict says land acquired for public purpose must retain ‘original use’• Upholds PHC ruling against housing scheme on mill land
• Summons agency’s chief for briefing on online portal, enforcement timelines• Senators seek briefing on revised mechanism for registration of blasphemy FIRs