Biden, Xi at loggerheads on Taiwan in lengthy virtual summit
US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping traded strong warnings on the future of Taiwan at a virtual summit meant to establish "guardrails" against conflict between their rival…
Coalition partners determined to adopt electoral reforms bill: Rashid
Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Monday said all the coalition government partners were unanimous to pass the electoral reforms bill that would be tabled in a joint sitting of…
PM rejects proposal to hike petroleum prices
Despite rising petroleum product prices globally, Prime Minister Imran Khan has rejected a proposal for enhancement in the prices.
PM KHan ordered that the prices of petroleum products…
PM renews Pakistan’s resolve to cement ties with Qatar
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday expressed his government's strong desire to strengthen bilateral ties with Qatar in diverse fields.
The prime minister stated this as…
Pakistan name squad for Bangladesh Tests
National selectors today announced the Pakistan men’s cricket team for the two Tests against Bangladesh, which will be played in Chittagong (26-30 November) and Dhaka (4-8 December).…
No agreement reached between Pakistan, TTP yet: Muttaqi
Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has confirmed that they were mediating between Pakistan and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), though no agreement was reached yet.…
Marsh powers Australia to maiden T20 World Cup title
Mitchell Marsh smashed an unbeaten 77 as Australia hammered New Zealand by eight wickets to clinch their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday.
Chasing 173 for victory, Australia…
Qatar to handle US interests in Afghanistan, in bridge to Taliban
The United States said Friday it would set up an interests section in Afghanistan under Qatar, creating a more direct way to assist US citizens and engage with the Taliban after the embassy…
Slow pace of development in Balochistan irks PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday expressed his concerns over the slow pace of development projects under Southern Balochistan Development Package and directed to hold the meeting of the…
Australia, New Zealand seek history in T20 World Cup final
Kane Williamson's New Zealand eye a second global crown in a single year when they take on Australia at the Twenty20 World Cup final that will witness a new winner on Sunday.
New Zealand…
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto meets JUI-F chief Fazl
ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has met JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the president of the PDM, in a sign that ties between the PPP and the Opposition alliance may be…
Wade, Stoinis power Australia past Pakistan and into World Cup final
Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis stood unbeaten in a six-hitting feast to lead Australia into the Twenty20 World Cup final with a five-wicket win over Pakistan on Thursday.…
Putin tells Merkel EU should ‘restore contacts’ with Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday told the European Union to start talking to Belarus if it wants to resolve a migrant crisis on the border with Poland.
In his second phone…
Troika Plus calls for inclusive govt in Afghanistan
The countries participating in the Troika Plus meeting here Thursday called on the Taliban to take steps for an inclusive and representative government in Afghanistan besides agreeing to…
PM Imran Khan lashes out at ECP on EVMs issue
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday lashed out at the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), terming their response to the government's demand to hold elections via the use of…