Geneva / Doha — Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally announced the commencement of direct talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland, with Pakistan and Qatar jointly serving as mediators in what is being described as a landmark diplomatic development.In an official statement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed that the US-Iran negotiations…
Tel Aviv / Beirut — Israel has formally announced that it will maintain its military presence in southern Lebanon despite the existing ceasefire agreement, with the Israeli Defence Minister declaring that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the security zone established in the region.In a bold and provocative statement, the Israeli Defence Minister made clear…
Washington — United States President Donald Trump issued an extraordinarily stark warning to the Iranian delegation, threatening to obliterate Iran if a nuclear deal is not reached, and ominously telling delegates that they would not be able to return home if negotiations fail.In a dramatic and aggressive exchange, President Trump declared, “If we don’t make…
Washington / Islamabad — Following in the footsteps of President Donald Trump, United States Vice President JD Vance has lavished high praise on Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, describing him as a great military leader whose strategic vision proved pivotal at a critical juncture.Speaking ahead of the commencement of formal talks, Vice President Vance stated,…
Cairo — A high-level meeting of Foreign Ministers of Islamic countries was held in Egypt, bringing together the top diplomats of Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt to discuss avenues for enhanced bilateral and multilateral cooperation across key sectors.According to the spokesperson of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting provided a comprehensive platform to…
Islamabad — Prime Minister has taken notice of the controversial clauses in the Telecommunication Amendment Bill and sought an urgent report, directing a special committee to submit its recommendations within three days.The move comes amid mounting pressure from civil society groups, media organisations, and opposition parties, who have raised serious concerns over certain provisions of…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE, June 21: Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has achieved another milestone in public healthcare by becoming the first public sector hospital in the region to offer advanced laser treatment for glaucoma, commonly known as Kala Motia. Two state-of-the-art laser machines were donated to the Department of Ophthalmology by philanthropists…
Berlin: Bavarian startup Planet A Foods has developed the world’s first cocoa-free chocolate alternative, ChoViva, made entirely from fermented and roasted sunflower seeds. Created by siblings Sarah and Maximilian Marquart, the product is being hailed as a potential game-changer for the global confectionery industry.The innovation comes in response to a looming cocoa crisis. Chief Technology…
Home Department Sets Up Digital Media Cell to Curb Online Hate Content During Muharram By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab government has established a dedicated Digital Media Cell within the Home Department to monitor and curb the spread of sectarian, violent, and hate-related content on social media during Muharram-ul-Haram. The initiative forms…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan ISLAMABAD, June 18, 2026: Aurat Foundation has warmly welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States, describing it as a significant step toward regional and global peace. In a press statement issued following a meeting of its Executive Council, the organization said…
