9 h. ago Doctor who supplied Ketamine to Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty

LOS ANGELES – A California doctor accused of supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry in the weeks before his tragic death has agreed to plead guilty, according to court documents filed Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of illegal ketamine distribution, while federal prosecutors have agreed to drop several other charges, […]

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13 h. ago Pakistan denies supplying missiles to Iran, calls reports baseless propaganda

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly rejected recent media reports claiming it supplied non-nuclear ballistic missiles to Iran amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. Officials called the claims false, baseless, and part of a deliberate propaganda campaign. According to diplomatic and security sources in Islamabad, the reports making rounds on international and social media platforms […]

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13 h. ago Pakistan, US agree to expedite finalisation of trade agreement

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the United States on Tuesday agreed to accelerate the finalisation of a bilateral trade agreement aimed

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13 h. ago Israeli tank shelling kills 45 in Gaza as civilians waited for aid

At least 45 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured after Israeli tank shelling hit a crowd waiting for aid in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, the health ministry reported. The attack targeted civilians who had gathered along a main eastern road, hoping to receive essential food and supplies. According to medics, Israeli tanks opened fire […]

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35 h. ago Pakistan powers up: final agreements for Karachi’s nuclear plants approved

Pakistan is moving ahead with signing power purchase agreements for its two major nuclear power plants in Karachi — K-2 and K-3. These agreements involve three parties: the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G). The approval came during a recent meeting of […]

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55 h. ago Trump predicts peace deal between Israel and Iran, claims back

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has predicted that Israel and Iran, despite being longtime enemies, will eventually sign a peace agreement. In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump claimed that both countries are already involved in indirect communications and that peace may come sooner than expected. Trump wrote, “These two eternal enemies will […]

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3 d. ago “Still ashamed”: Khawaja Asif calls Abhinandan’s release a national surrender

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called the return of Indian pilot Abhinandan in 2019 a major mistake and a form of national surrender. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said the decision hurt Pakistan’s military pride. He claimed it was made by former Army Chief General Bajwa in agreement with the then Prime Minister. The minister […]

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3 d. ago Govt to enforce Rs77 petroleum levy and Rs5 carbon levy from july 1

The federal government will impose a Rs77 per litre petroleum levy and Rs5 per litre carbon levy on petrol, diesel, and furnace oil from July 1, 2025. This decision is part of Pakistan’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) to promote climate resilience and stabilize the economy. […]

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3 d. ago Hayden, Steyn criticize Cummins for defensive tactics in WTC Final

LONDON – Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden and legendary South African pacer Dale Steyn have strongly criticized Australia’s captain Pat

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4 d. ago Liverpool agree 136.3mn euros fee to sign Leverkusen’s Wirtz

Premier League champions Liverpool have agreed a fee of 136.3 million euros ($156.75 million) to sign Germany’s attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, British media reported on Friday. The Athletic reported that Wirtz is expected to sign a five-year contract, with the fee comprised of a 117.5 million euros upfront amount and […]

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4 d. ago Meta invests $14.3B in scale AI as CEO joins superintelligence push

Meta has made a massive move in the AI world by investing $14.3 billion in Scale AI. This deal gives Meta a 49% stake in the data-labeling company, which is now valued at $29 billion. The partnership aims to boost Meta’s efforts in building superintelligent AI systems. As part of the agreement, Scale AI CEO […]

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4 d. ago India and China to resume direct flights as relations warm up

India and China have agreed to speed up the restart of direct flights, which were suspended during rising tensions. This decision comes as both countries try to repair ties damaged during the 2020 border clashes in the Ladakh region. Restoring air travel will help improve people-to-people contact, tourism, and business. This agreement was made during […]

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5 d. ago PM, UAE President reaffirm commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in region

Premier Shehbaz, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discuss a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest Both leaders express satisfaction over positive trajectory of bilateral ties and ongoing engagements at all levels They agree to maintain close coordination and continue working together to advance shared goals of regional peace and […]

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5 d. ago Netanyahu dodges early election as opposition’s bid to dissolve Knesset fails

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition successfully fended off an opposition-led bid to dissolve the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, after ultra-Orthodox parties in his government agreed to back down over a controversial military draft bill. The motion to dissolve the Knesset, which could have triggered an early election, was rejected with 61 lawmakers opposing […]

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5 d. ago Pakistani energy giants sign major offshore oil deal with ADNOC in Abu Dhabi

Pakistan’s top energy firms have signed a significant Production Concession Agreement (PCA) with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for Offshore Block 5. The agreement allows a Pakistani consortium to explore and develop oil reserves in the UAE, marking a landmark entry into offshore energy production for Pakistan. The PCA was signed between ADNOC, […]

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5 d. ago IAEA passes resolution accusing Iran of nuclear violations after 20 years

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has passed a resolution against Iran for breaking nuclear rules. This is the first time in 20 years that the agency has officially accused Iran of violating nuclear non-proliferation agreements. The resolution shows growing concern about Iran’s nuclear activities worldwide. The resolution was proposed by the United States, the […]

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5 d. ago SC rejects Zaheer Jaffar’s appeal, upholds death sentence in Noor Mukaddam case

The Supreme Court issued a detailed verdict on the Noor Mukaddam murder case, upholding Zaheer Jaffar’s death sentence. The court described him as a ruthless killer who is undeserving of any mercy. It fully agreed with the earlier judgments of the trial court and Islamabad High Court, declaring both decisions legally sound. The court accepted […]

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6 d. ago Trump expresses doubts over Iran nuclear deal amid tough talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said he feels less confident about reaching a nuclear deal with Iran. In a recent podcast, he admitted his optimism has declined over the past few months. Trump said Iran seems to be delaying negotiations and showed less enthusiasm for an agreement. He emphasized that Washington will never allow Iran to […]

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6 d. ago China, U.S. agree on framework to implement leaders’ consensus

LONDON: China and the United States have agreed in principle on the framework for implementing the consensus reached by the two heads of state during their phone talks on June 5 and at Geneva talks last month, said Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative and vice commerce minister, on Tuesday. He made the remarks when […]

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6 d. ago US and China reach new trade deal to ease export curbs and avoid tariff war

The United States and China have agreed on a new trade framework to ease rising tensions and avoid a major tariff clash. Officials met in London for two days of tough talks and reached a deal in principle. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the framework supports an earlier agreement made in Geneva. However, final […]

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