London/Lisbon, The United Kingdom and Portugal are set to formally recognize the State of Palestine on Sunday, ahead of a crucial week at the United Nations General Assembly. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had earlier declared in July that London would proceed with recognition if Israel failed to take “substantive steps” toward a ceasefire with…
Kabul/Washington, Sept 21, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Afghanistan will face “serious consequences” if it refuses to hand back control of the Bagram Airbase to the United States. According to U.S. media, negotiations between Washington and the Taliban are underway over counterterrorism operations, with discussions including the possibility of a limited…
Washington,Security has been significantly tightened at the venue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, where former U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a keynote address. Officials confirmed enhanced checks and restrictions as supporters and political figures are expected to attend in large numbers. In a separate development, a newly announced $100,000 visa…
Islamabad, Pakistan has decided to integrate its digital payment system with the Arab Monetary Fund’s (AMF) Buna platform, aimed at facilitating cross-border transactions. The move will allow overseas Pakistanis to remit funds into the country through a secure and regulated channel. However, the system will not permit outward remittances from Pakistan. Governor of the State…
Paris/Washington:French President Emmanuel Macron is set to present evidence in a U.S. court to counter defamatory allegations about his wife, Brigitte Macron. The case targets American commentator Candace Owens, who repeatedly claimed that France’s First Lady was born male. According to legal filings in Delaware, the Macron family will submit photographic, scientific, and documentary evidence,…
Islamabad:Pakistan has officially launched the construction of a new 1,200-megawatt nuclear power unit (C-5) in Chashma, Punjab, in collaboration with China. The project is being described as the largest nuclear power unit in the country’s history. According to officials, the C-5 plant will significantly enhance Pakistan’s electricity generation capacity and support long-term energy security. Experts…
Beijing: China has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement about reclaiming Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan, saying that Beijing respects Afghanistan’s independence and sovereignty. When asked about Trump’s remarks, the Deputy Director of China’s Foreign Ministry said that the future of Afghanistan should be decided by the Afghan people themselves. He emphasized that China does…
Brussels/London: Air travel across Europe faced widespread disruption on Friday after a major cyberattack targeted the IT service provider responsible for airline check-in and boarding systems, causing delays at several airports. Thousands of passengers were left stranded as airports from Paris to Frankfurt and Madrid reported long queues and flight cancellations. Aviation authorities confirmed that…
ISLAMABAD / RIYADH — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday that under the newly signed Pakistan–Saudi Arabia defence agreement Islamabad would “protect Saudi Arabia as it would its own territory” if Riyadh came under threat. He described the pact as a collective-defence arrangement and said the door remains open for other Arab states…
Kashgar, China – Serene Air’s Owner and CEO, Yunchun Yang, met with President Asif Ali Zardari in Kashgar to discuss the airline’s expansion plans in Pakistan. During the meeting, President Zardari urged Serene Air to increase the number of aircraft in its fleet in order to strengthen the airline’s network and enhance connectivity across the…
