Ishaq Dar Heads to Beijing to Co-Chair Key Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday departed for Beijing to co-chair the 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue scheduled for January 4, the Foreign Office said.
According…
PTA Allows Cable Operators to Offer Internet Services, Licenses Issued
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced the issuance of licenses to cable operators, allowing them to provide internet services to their customers, according to media reports.
PTA Chairman Major General…
Pakistan plans $5 billion joint venture to redevelop New York’s Roosevelt Hotel
KARACHI - Pakistan is set to transform its Roosevelt Hotel in New York into a high-rise development through a joint venture, potentially involving up to $5 billion in equity and debt financing, according to Muhammad Ali, Prime Minister…
Saudi Navy Completes Successful Deployment Mission in the Arabian Sea
Saudi Naval Forces - The Arab Coalition backing Yemen’s internationally recognized government said the Royal Saudi Naval Forces have concluded their mission in the Arabian Sea, where they conducted inspection patrols and operations aimed at…
Pakistan to witness first supermoon of 2026 on Saturday, says space agency
ISLAMABAD - (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) - Pakistan will experience its first supermoon of 2026 on Saturday evening, a rare skywatching event coinciding with the active Quadrantid meteor shower, the national space agency announced on…
UK Tightens Visa Rules, Makes B2-Level English Mandatory for Work Visas
LONDON: The United Kingdom has announced a major change to its visa policy, significantly tightening requirements for foreign nationals seeking professional and job-related visas. According to media reports, the British government has made…
Ishaq Dar, Saudi FM Discuss Regional Situation Amid Yemen Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the evolving regional situation, particularly in light of the…
Steve Smith Says No Retirement Timeline as Australia Prepare for Final Ashes Test
SYDNEY: Australia captain Steve Smith has said he has no fixed timeline for retirement, stating he is still enjoying his cricket as his team prepares for the fifth and final Ashes Test against England in Sydney.
Speaking on Saturday, the…
Swiatek Dismisses ‘Battle of the Sexes’, Says Women’s Tennis Has Nothing to Prove
ISLAMABAD: Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday said she sees little value in modern “Battle of the Sexes” matches, insisting that women’s tennis no longer needs comparisons with the men’s game.
Her comments came after a…
