Karachi The proposed Iran-US agreement is expected to be signed in Geneva and will be called the “Islamabad Agreement” due to joint mediation by Qatar and Pakistan. Under the deal, both sides have agreed to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade. Iran is expected to receive conditional sanctions relief and…
Islamabad (International Desk) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the US-Iran peace agreement has never been as close as it is today.In a message on social media platform X, Shehbaz Sharif said that during Pakistan’s intensive mediation efforts, they remain fully aware of the persistent disinformation campaign by elements seeking to sabotage the peace…
Tehran (International Desk) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the interim agreement is the first step, and if it is not implemented, nuclear negotiations will not take place. He said Iran is the victor of the war against the United States and has emerged stronger after the conflict. The memorandum of understanding has not yet…
Even though there is a sense of cautious optimism from all sides – the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar which has also helped with mediation efforts – there is still a small distance to go. Variations of this agreement have been expected several times over the past month or two, only to fall away at…
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses. Football’s world governing body announced an attendance of 44,985 at the 46,000-seat Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, leading to accusations they exaggerated the number of people in the stadium. The…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: At least 18 people were killed and 1,540 others injured in 1,334 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab during the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Emergency Services Department (ESD). Rescue teams responded to accidents in all 37 districts of the province. Of the injured,…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: A prestigious ceremony was held at a local educational institution in Lahore to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, highlighting the enduring friendship, cultural harmony, and growing educational cooperation between the two countries. The event was attended by the Chinese Consul General in…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan KHANEWAL: The Youth Affairs & Sports Department Multan, Punjab, successfully organized the Inter-District Men and Women Athletics Championship at the Sports Stadium in Multan on Friday as part of its Annual Sports Calendar. Athletes from all four districts of the Multan Division—Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, and Vehari—participated in the championship, demonstrating…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE, June 12: Adviser to the Chief Minister Punjab, Rashid Iqbal Nasrullah, paid a detailed visit to Greater Iqbal Park on Friday to review ongoing development and construction projects and assess the progress of infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing public recreational facilities. During the visit, Managing Director PHA Lahore Raja…
