WASHINGTON: Several members of the US Congress and nuclear non-proliferation experts have expressed concern over a recent nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia, warning that allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium could trigger a new arms race in the Middle East.Two days earlier, the US Department of Energy had announced that Washington…
TEHRAN: A senior Iranian diplomatic official has said that despite ongoing tensions, Tehran has not closed the door to diplomacy, and the exchange of messages with the United States continues through various regional mediators.Speaking to the media, the Iranian official accused the US of violating international law by targeting Iran’s critical infrastructure, saying attacks on…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has said that former Prime Minister Imran Khan kept domestic fuel prices artificially low despite rising international oil prices, pushing Pakistan to the brink of default.Speaking to the media, Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan has been upgraded again after 12 years, while during PTI’s four years in power, the…
RIYADH: According to British news agency Reuters, Greek security sources say an air defense system operated by Greek forces stationed in Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired from Yemen on Saturday.Sources said the missiles were targeting oil refineries in the Saudi city of Yanbu. A second source also confirmed that both missiles…
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, including Pakistan and the European Union, set to take effect from Friday.Under the new measures, Pakistani goods will face a 10% tariff, while imports from the EU and other affected countries will be subject to tariffs of up to 12.5%.US officials…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Secretary Housing Punjab Noor-ul-Amin Mengal visited Gujranwala to inspect the ongoing rainwater drainage operations and review the performance of the district administration during the monsoon spell.During the visit, Deputy Commissioner Gujranwala Naveed Ahmed briefed the Secretary on the measures…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanSANGALA HILL: Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, on Tuesday said that the rule of law is the foundation of every civilized and progressive society, emphasizing that no country can build strong institutions or achieve sustainable development without ensuring the supremacy of law.Speaking at the inauguration ceremony…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab has set a new benchmark in good governance by ensuring the swift drainage of rainwater during the ongoing monsoon spell under the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.As monsoon rains intensified, the Punjab government mobilized all relevant departments, including Suthra Punjab, WASA, local government authorities, and district administrations,…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received 12-year-old British boy Joshua Harris at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Ankara. Harris, who is autistic, created the “Cake Not Hate” campaign, distributing homemade cakes outside mosques to spread a message of love and tolerance against Islamophobia.Joshua launched the initiative after a series of anti-Muslim hate incidents in the…
PM Contacts Saudi Crown Prince, Condemns Attacks on Oil TankersISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and the regional situation.The Prime Minister strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, calling such…
