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US-Iran Talks Through Pakistan Mediation Have Not Failed: AraghchiNEW DELHI — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during his visit to India, told reporters in New Delhi on Saturday that nuclear talks with the United States mediated by Pakistan have not collapsed, but are facing significant difficulties.“We did not start the war — we defended ourselves,”…

Tehran, May 16, 2026Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared that the Iranian nation’s courageous resistance in the recent war has proven the country is stronger and more united than ever against the United States and Israel.The statement was issued on the occasion of Persian Language Protection Day and the celebration of legendary…

Gaza City, May 16, 2026Israeli authorities have claimed the killing of Izzedine al-Haddad, described as the most senior surviving member of Hamas’s military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.The Israeli Air Force struck an apartment in the Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City in what officials called a targeted operation. Shortly after the strike, Israeli authorities…

By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that 190 kilometers of new drains will be constructed under the Punjab Development Program (PDP), while 26 kilometers of existing drains will also be repaired to improve urban infrastructure and drainage systems across the province.He expressed these views while chairing a…

Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: As consumers increasingly shift towards healthier and more functional food and beverage choices, protein-rich and whey-based drinks are rapidly gaining popularity worldwide for their nutritional value, convenience, and ability to support active lifestyles. Recognising this growing demand in Pakistan, Malmo has officially launched its new Whey Drink in Lahore, marking a significant…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE, May 15: In line with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Health for All” vision, Lahore General Hospital has provided modern and quality healthcare services to 754,350 patients during the first four months of the current year.According to a performance report presented by MS LGH Prof. Dr. Faryad Hussain…