Tehran / Washington — Iran will only sign a peace agreement with the United States if its $24 billion in frozen assets are released, The Telegraph has reported, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.Tehran has laid down the demand as a non-negotiable precondition, refusing to enter into any formal agreement without the prior unfreezing of…
Islamabad — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended warm greetings to the nation and the Muslim world on the occasion of Eid ul-Adha.In his message, President Zardari said Eid ul-Adha imparts lessons of obedience to Allah, patience, loyalty, sincerity, and selflessness. He urged the nation to promote love, tolerance, and…
WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — The White House has flatly rejected reports circulated by Iranian state media claiming that Washington and Tehran are making progress toward a potential peace agreement, calling the accounts “completely fabricated.”A White House spokesperson issued a firm denial, stating that no such developments have taken place and that the Iranian reports bear…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani pilgrims performing Hajj 2026 have lodged a flood of complaints with Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Yousuf over what they described as deeply inadequate arrangements, also announcing their intention to file legal cases over the matter.The pilgrims expressed outrage, stating that they had paid up to 1.2 million Pakistani rupees each for…
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah and pilgrims on the occasion of Hajj, describing this blessed day as the finest opportunity to seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.In his message, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan prays for peace, security, and stability across the world. He called…
MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH — Sheikh Ali Abdur Rahman Al-Hudhaifi, Imam of Masjid-e-Nabawi, delivered the Hajj sermon (Khutbah-e-Hajj) from Masjid Nimrah on the plains of Arafat, addressing millions of pilgrims gathered from across the world.In his address, Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi urged the global Muslim community to uphold the fear of Allah and embrace Taqwa (God-consciousness), calling it a…
More than 12,000 rescuers to be deployed across Punjab during Eid holidaysBy Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 will remain on high alert across all tehsils of the province during the Eid-ul-Adha holidays to ensure timely emergency response services, Secretary Emergency Services Department Dr. Rizwan Naseer said while reviewing district emergency…
Lahore Police arrest 99 in crackdown on illegal cattle marketsBy Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Lahore Police have arrested 99 individuals during ongoing operations against illegal cattle markets established across the provincial capital.According to a spokesperson for Lahore Police, cases have also been registered at various police stations against those involved in setting up unauthorized cattle markets…
Says need to expand tax net instead of increasing pressure on existing taxpayersBy Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has presented its Shadow Budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 and urged the government to design a balanced, business-friendly and relief-oriented federal budget. The Chamber said this is necessary to ensure…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanSAHIWAL: Deputy Commissioner Sahiwal Captain (R) Samiullah Farooq has called upon religious scholars to play an active role in promoting social reform, public cleanliness, civic responsibility, and adherence to the law during Eid-ul-Adha, emphasizing that their cooperation is essential for ensuring a clean, safe, and peaceful environment for citizens.He expressed these…
