Skipper Shanto extends Bangladesh lead by 179 runs in first Test against Pakistan
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hit an unbeaten half-century as Bangladesh extended their lead by 179 runs on the rainy fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan on Monday. The…
HEC launches online degree attestation system to facilitate students
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) on Monday announced the launch of a “fully online and paperless” degree attestation system to facilitate students. In December last year, the HEC…
UN envoy lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for regional peace
United Nations Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict, Jean Arnault, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday and discussed the evolving…
EU ministers agree on sanctions targeting violent West Bank settlers
European Union (EU) foreign ministers reached an agreement on Monday on new sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, as well as leading Hamas figures, EU foreign…
NA passes unanimous resolution hailing military’s ‘befitting response’ to India in May conflict
The National Assembly on Monday unanimously approved a resolution hailing the armed forces’ “befitting response” to India’s unprovoked military aggression during last year’s May conflict. The conflict with India —…
Suspect in Trump attempted assassination pleads not guilty
WASHINGTON: The man accused of attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump at a White House reporters’ gala last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday. Cole Allen,…
US natgas futures rise 3% as output falls and Waha prices stay negative
NEW YORK: U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a one-week high on a decline in output in recent weeks. That price increase came despite forecasts for less demand…
Iran war raises stakes for US and China ahead of Trump–Xi talks
BEIJING: The Iran war has strained U.S.–Chinese ties further and looks set to dominate the May 14 to 15 summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart and…
Second Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war continues, data shows
LONDON: A second Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker is transiting the Strait of Hormuz days after the first such cargo crossed under an arrangement involving Iran and Pakistan, highlighting how…
Imaan, Hadi submit additional documents ahead of hearing on appeals in apex court tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, have submitted additional documents to the Supreme Court of Pakistan, bringing these on record before the hearing…