WASHINGTON / BERLIN — US President Donald Trump sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday, telling him to focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war instead of interfering in America’s nuclear diplomacy with Iran. Trump issued the rebuke on social media, warning European leaders not to undermine ongoing US-Iran negotiations.The spat was triggered after Chancellor…
Cashless payment system and home delivery service to further streamline passport servicesIslamabad: In a significant step toward improving public services, the federal government has announced a reduction in the processing time for normal passports from 21 days to 14 days, effective across all passport offices nationwide.The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin…
Silver also records uptick as precious metals rally across PakistanAfter a brief two-day respite, gold prices in Pakistan have once again witnessed a significant rise, putting fresh pressure on consumers and jewellery buyers across the country.According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs…
Maritime defence reaches new heights as President Zardari presides over ceremony in ChinaPakistan has taken a landmark step in strengthening its naval capabilities as the country’s first Hangor-class submarine was formally commissioned into the Pakistan Navy at an impressive ceremony held in Sanya, China.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the commissioning ceremony was attended…
Energy markets rattle investors amid supply concerns and geopolitical tensionsGlobal oil markets witnessed a dramatic surge as Brent Crude, the international benchmark, soared 8 percent to reach $121 per barrel — its highest level in four years — sending shockwaves through financial markets worldwide.Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the American crude benchmark, also recorded a…
The case stems from a 2025 Instagram post shared by Comey, which contained a photo of seashells on a beach arranged to read “86 47”. “Eighty-six” is a slang term for “get rid of”, and prosecutors allege it encourages violence against Trump, the 47th president.
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) and Chinese company Dongjin Power Tech Pvt Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a dry battery manufacturing plant in Punjab with an initial investment of $15 million.The agreement was signed by PBIT Chief Executive Officer Zeeshan Shabbir Rana…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has congratulated Pakistan’s young chess prodigy Saad Jahangir Manj on achieving the prestigious Arena International Master (AIM) title awarded by FIDE in 2026.In his congratulatory message, the minister said that the entire nation takes pride in Saad Jahangir’s remarkable achievement at such a…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every field of life, including medicine and warfare, while raising critical questions about its role in global peace and conflict prevention.He expressed these views while addressing the 3rd International Conference titled “Artificial Intelligence,…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore has launched a tree plantation campaign to promote greenery and address environmental concerns across its campuses.Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Masood Rabbani (Izaz-i-Fazeelat), along with Dean Faculty of Veterinary Science and Principal Officer Students Affairs Prof Dr Kamran Ashraf, planted saplings at the…
