U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes a breakthrough in US-Iran talks could be possible as early as this weekend, expressing optimism about the ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Trump told reporters that negotiations were progressing well and suggested a potential agreement could emerge within days. He also said he wanted to keep discussions on Lebanon separate from broader negotiations involving Iran, arguing that the issues should be handled independently. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium remains a central issue in the talks. Washington is…
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RAWALPINDI: A delegation of Khyber Network visited Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) to present a comprehensive briefing on KAMTECH (Khyber Academy for Media Technologies) and explore opportunities for academic collaboration in the field of media and communication studies. The visiting delegation included Mr.Kaiwan Hamid Raja (CEO Khyber Digital and ED Khyber Network), Mr.Bilal Nasr, Mr.Saifullah, Ms. Uzma Naz, and Ms. Ayesha Malik. They were received by the faculty of the Media and Communication Department, including Head of Department Dr. Muhammad Ali, Dr. Shazia Hashmat, and Mohsin Raza. The session formally began with a welcome note from the Head of Department,…
A book documenting a major Pakistan Army mission, the Pakistan Army Mogadishu operation 1993, was officially unveiled to the public at the Army Institute of Military History. The book, titled “Rescuing the US Rangers”, was launched at a ceremony attended by military veterans, educators, notable guests, and members of the public. Written by Sarmad Zia, the publication highlights Pakistan’s role in a key operation in Mogadishu, Somalia, where Pakistani forces successfully rescued stranded US Rangers in 1993. The book provides detailed accounts of the planning, execution, and challenges faced during the mission. It also includes interviews with Pakistani soldiers who…
The United States has announced a proposal for US proposes new tariffs targeting around 60 economies, including Pakistan and India, over allegations related to forced labour practices. According to the US Trade Representative (USTR), the proposed duties range between 10% and 12.5%, and will go through a public consultation process before any final decision is made. The move comes as Washington continues to review trade practices of several global partners, including China, the European Union, and Japan. These investigations focus on whether countries are taking effective steps to block imports of goods linked to forced labour. In a statement, the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 will include measures aimed at providing relief to the public while strengthening an export-led growth strategy. He made these remarks during a meeting with leading industrialists and business figures at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, where consultations were held ahead of the new budget cycle. The prime minister said the government’s main economic focus is export-led growth, which remains a central pillar of national policy. He also stressed the need to bring parts of the informal economy into the tax system to broaden…
Australia vs Pakistan 2nd ODI ended in a victory for Australia as they defeated Pakistan in Lahore to level the three-match series 1-1 at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 232, Pakistan were bowled out for 190 in 44 overs despite a fighting half-century from Shadab Khan. The home side struggled from the start after losing both openers cheaply, putting immediate pressure on the middle order. Pakistan’s chase began poorly when Maaz Sadaqat was dismissed for a duck and Sahibzada Farhan fell for just three, leaving the team at 6 for 2 inside two overs. Babar Azam briefly…
Taliban internal divisions have come into the spotlight after reports of growing tensions between the group’s central leadership and local commanders in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province. The dispute reportedly intensified following clashes over the region’s mineral resources and rising public protests. In response, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada issued a strict directive aimed at restoring control in the province. According to media reports, the Taliban administration has formed a high-level delegation to investigate the assets of dissatisfied commanders and officials in Badakhshan. Local commanders who refuse to follow orders from the leadership have reportedly been threatened with immediate arrest. Authorities have also…
Pakistan’s security forces killed 17 terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations conducted across several districts of Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operations were carried out in Mastung, Nushki, Zehri, Khuzdar and Kech following the deadly railway track blast that occurred on May 24. Security personnel targeted multiple suspected militant hideouts based on intelligence reports. According to the military’s media wing, troops engaged the militants in intense exchanges of fire, resulting in the elimination of 17 members of the group identified by authorities as Fitna al-Hindustan. Security forces also recovered weapons, ammunition, explosives and improvised explosive…
The federal government has proposed a development budget of more than Rs1.1 trillion under the federal budget 2026-27, according to official documents outlining sector-wise allocations for the upcoming financial year. The proposals show Rs754.9 billion earmarked for development spending across federal ministries, forming a major part of the federal budget 2026-27 plan focused on infrastructure, governance, and public sector projects. Among key allocations, the Ministry of Water Resources has been proposed Rs179 billion for ongoing and new projects. The Cabinet Division is expected to receive Rs72 billion, mainly for development schemes linked to members of parliament. The Ministry of Defence…
The PML-N election campaign in Gilgit-Baltistan gained momentum as former prime minister Nawaz Sharif visited Gilgit and reaffirmed his commitment to development in the region ahead of the upcoming elections. Addressing a public gathering in Gilgit-Baltistan Gilgit-Baltistan, Nawaz Sharif said his focus remained on public service and development rather than electoral gains. He said he would continue supporting infrastructure and public welfare projects regardless of political outcomes. He said his political approach was based on performance and delivery, adding that he preferred public trust earned through development work rather than criticism of opponents. He stressed that improving public facilities and…
