Pakistan says ‘special’ relationship with US encompasses trade, investment, security cooperation

  • Pakistan PM attends event in Islamabad to mark 250 years of the US’ independence
  • US envoy says Pakistan, US have embraced each other as “true strategic partners” recently
By Shahjahan Khurram ·

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Pakistan condemns drone and missile strikes on Kuwait, Bahrain

  • Islamabad calls attacks in the region an obstacle to peace efforts
  • Government dismisses claims Ishaq Dar shared Iranian intelligence with US
By Waseem Abbasi ·

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Pakistan top court rejects Zahir Jaffer’s review petition in Noor Mukadam murder case

  • Zahir Jaffer filed review plea against Supreme Court’s May 2025 decision to uphold his death sentence
  • Noor Mukadam, daughter of an ex-diplomat, was brutally murdered at her Islamabad home in July 2021
By Usama Iqbal Khawaja ·

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Pakistan textile industry seeks tax, energy relief ahead of budget

  • Manufacturers say over 140 factory closures have wiped out about a third of sector capacity
  • Industry warns high taxes and energy costs are undermining exports and competitiveness
By Ismail Dilawar ·

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Saudi ecotourism milestone as Al-Urumah Season draws 800,000 visitors

  • Ecotourism initiative nears 2 million visitors across five editions
  • Nature, heritage and conservation combine in growing Saudi success story
By Arab News ·

Hundreds in Libya protest against migrants, refugees

  • Protesters were seen holding signs reading: “Our love for our country is not racism” and “Libya is not the world’s garbage bin”
By AFP ·

49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down

  • Dead were among a group returning from Mali for a Muslim festival when they ran short of water
  • Two people managed to survive after walking more than 50km on foot to a nearby water source
By AFP ·

Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends

  • Zverev, the highest-ranked player eases into the semifinals with a 7-6, (7/3), 6-1, 6-3 win over Rafael Jodar
By AFP ·