Brent crude falls to $105.21, WTI settles at $100.95 per barrel amid trade optimismNew York / Beijing — Global stock markets surged and oil prices dipped modestly following news of a high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as investors responded positively to hopes of easing trade tensions between the…
Beijing welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges Strait of Hormuz be reopened without delayBeijing — China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong statement on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, declaring that an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire is indispensable for restoring peace and stability across the region.In a statement released on social media, the…
PHF President Muhiuddin Wani eyes last week of July for historic home seriesLahore — Pakistan is set to welcome international hockey back to its soil after a prolonged absence, as the Pakistan Hockey Federation has formally invited South Korea for a four-match Test series to be played in Pakistan.PHF President Muhiuddin Wani, speaking on Geo…
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal vows zero tolerance against those endangering livesKarachi — Pakistan’s ongoing crackdown on counterfeit and unregistered medicines has gained significant momentum, with authorities dismantling several major illegal networks in Karachi over the past three months.According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, raids were conducted across multiple areas of the…
New Delhi condemns attack, calls targeting of commercial ships “unacceptable”Gulf of Oman — An Indian-flagged commercial vessel has sunk off the coast of Oman following what authorities describe as a suspected drone attack. The ship sustained critical damage in the strike and went down in the Arabian Sea, sparking an immediate rescue operation.India’s Ministry of…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE, May 14: In line with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Health for All” vision, Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has delivered high-quality medical services to 754,350 patients during the first four months of 2025, underscoring the institution’s growing role as a cornerstone of public healthcare in Punjab.According to the…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Abdul Kareem, has reaffirmed his commitment to providing the best possible medical care for special children of police employees, releasing over PKR 88.9 million during the current year for children of officers serving across Lahore and districts throughout Punjab.According to Punjab Police spokesperson, 721…
In an unprecedented musical spectacle, pop legend Madonna, global superstar Shakira, and South Korean sensations BTS have been confirmed to perform at the halftime show of the FIFA World Cup Final 2026 — marking the first time the tournament will feature a full Super Bowl-style entertainment extravaganza.The lineup brings together three generations of global music…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly reduced the size of his official convoy following a public appeal to citizens to conserve fuel. The move is being seen as a symbolic gesture of austerity leadership amid rising energy costs.India Raises Import Tariffs on Gold & SilverThe Indian government has hiked tariffs on gold and silver imports…
In a landmark diplomatic encounter, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted US President Donald Trump at a state banquet in Beijing, delivering a powerful message to the world: America and China must choose partnership over rivalry.Addressing Trump at the formal dinner, President Xi drew a historic parallel, referencing Henry Kissinger’s secret visit to China 55 years…
