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Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari speaks during the inauguration of the new Outpatient Department (OPD) block of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD). Photo: Express HYDERABAD: While acknowledging that every Pakistani bears the burden of the ongoing Gulf war, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said his party would support the PML-N-led federal government […]

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference in Tehran on January 18, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Tehran’s leaders “never refused to go to Islamabad” for possible peace talks that Pakistan has offered to host to end the ongoing US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic. “Iran’s position

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the money saved through the government’s austerity and simplicity measures would be spent on the public. The prime minister chaired a meeting on Saturday to review the country’s oil reserves and public aid measures amid recent regional tensions. He said, "The provision of relief funds to public transport and freight

The minister said that electricity produced from fuel oil costs the public between Rs 60 and 80 per unit. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chairs a consultative meeting in Islamabad on the production of two historical historical web series on Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal. SCREENSHOT LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday

The United Arab Emirates is hosting thousands of US troops at Al Dhafra Air Base near the capital Abu Dhabi, one of several US military sites in the Gulf. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday rejected “misleading and unfounded comments” regarding Pakistan’s repayment of financial deposits in the UAE, clarifying that

Urges government to use BISP, saying: “If a mini-budget is needed, we will support it” to tackle the crisis PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Photo: X/PPP Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said the ongoing conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran was placing an economic burden on Pakistan, saying, “The

Araghchi says Iran’s position is distorted by US media and seeks permanent and lasting end to illegal war Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: Files Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Iran was “deeply grateful to Pakistan” for its mediation efforts in the ongoing US-Israel war against

Says Pakistan plays constructive role in Middle East peace, calls for prayers for success Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APPLICATION/Twitter Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday that India was once again planning a “false flag” operation and warned of a strong response if such an attempt was made. “India is planning a false flag operation, possibly