Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump lands in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 15, 2026 — The United States and Iran have made significant progress toward a framework agreement to end the ongoing war, with negotiators advancing discussions in talks held on Tuesday, according to US officials.Citing two US officials, Axios reported that American and Iranian negotiators moved closer to bridging key gaps. President Donald Trump’s…

By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLahore: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has welcomed improving macroeconomic indicators highlighted by the State Bank of Pakistan, stating that the country’s economy is now in a relatively stronger position to withstand external shocks, though challenges to sustaining long-term growth remain.In a statement, PIAF Chairman and President…

Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded today after a significant drop the previous day. The price per tola increased by Rs 3,000, reaching Rs 497,662, while the rate for 10 grams rose by Rs 2,572 to Rs 426,664.On the international front, gold climbed $30 to trade at $4,753 per ounce.It is worth noting that yesterday, gold…

Tech giant Microsoft has made a significant update to its digital mapping services, removing Israeli terminology and replacing it with Palestinian place names — a move that has sent shockwaves across the geopolitical landscape.The decision closely follows a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which declared Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories illegal…