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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan reiterated its steadfast commitment to further strengthening global peace efforts through active participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions. In a message on International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers being observed today, he said: “Our continued contribution reflects Pakistan’s enduring commitment to international peace and security, as well as to the principles of multilateralism.” He said: “Today, Pakistan joins the international community in paying rich tribute to the brave men and women serving under the United Nations flag on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.” “Observed annually across the world, this…

Renowned singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has secured major relief from the Lahore High Court in an inheritance property dispute after the court set aside a trial court decision that had dismissed his appeal over non-payment of court fees. Justice Muhammad Sajid Mahmood Sethi issued an eight-page written judgement on Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s petition. The Lahore High Court declared the trial court’s decision to dismiss the singer’s appeal for non-payment of court fees null and void. The court also restored Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s appeal and directed him to deposit a fine of Rs100,000. According to the written judgement,…

The US said on Thursday it has imposed new sanctions on Iran’s ​military oil trade, even as Washington and Tehran reached a ‌tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The Treasury Department said it had sanctioned eight vessels involved in ​transporting Iranian crude oil and petroleum products to global markets. ​The vessels included the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Flora, the ⁠Comoros-flagged crude oil tanker Hauncayo and the Panama-flagged tanker Ill Gap. “We ​will not allow the Iranian government to increase its oil revenue ​for the purpose of reconstituting its armed forces…

Famous singer Sanam Sindhu has accused several people of attacking her and her team during a wedding ceremony in Shikarpur, prompting police to file a report and promise action against those involved. Sanam Sindhu said she had been invited by Lakh Baradari to perform at a wedding ceremony in Mirani locality, within the limits of New Faujdari police station. According to the artist, some people at the event were drunk and began misbehaving during the ceremony. She alleged that the host continued immoral acts while intoxicated. Sindhu claimed that the accused attacked her during the ceremony. She further alleged that her entire…

The National Assembly and Senate budget sessions for the fiscal year 2026-27 have been officially summoned, setting the stage for the presentation of Pakistan’s next federal budget amid growing pressure from government employees seeking substantial pay and pension increases. President-approved sessions of both houses of parliament will be held on June 5. The National Assembly budget session has been summoned for 5pm, while the Senate session will begin at 6pm on the same day. A special meeting of the federal cabinet is also scheduled for June 5 ahead of the budget presentation. Before the budget, the National Economic Survey 2025-26 will…

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued important guidelines for the FIA on offloading passengers travelling abroad, ruling that a citizen cannot be stopped from leaving the country on mere suspicion or vague reasons. Justice Raheel Kamran issued a nine-page written judgement on the petition filed by citizen Muhammad Abbas. The court declared the FIA’s decision to stop Abbas from travelling to Nigeria null and void. The petitioner had challenged his offloading despite having a valid visa, ticket and travel documents. According to the petitioner, he had already been issued immigration clearance and a boarding card when he was suddenly…

US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Washington and Tehran have made “a lot of progress” toward an agreement, but several sticking points remain before President Donald Trump can approve a potential memorandum of understanding. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Vance said the United States was “not there yet” with Iran, although both sides were close to a possible agreement. “We’re going back and forth on a couple of language points. We’ve made a lot of progress here,” Vance said. He added that it was “hard to say exactly when or if” President Trump would sign the memorandum of…

Iran has denied reports that a proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States has been finalised, saying negotiations are still underway and differences remain over some clauses. A source close to Iran’s negotiating team told the semi-official Tasnim News Agency on Thursday that the text of a possible MoU between Iran and the United States has not yet been formally agreed upon. The source rejected reports claiming the document had been completed and was only awaiting official announcement by both sides. According to Tasnim, the source said such reports are “not consistent with the facts” and that the…

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the United States and Iran may be close to an agreement to wind down the war, but any deal depends on President Donald Trump’s approval and several key conditions, including free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at the White House, Bessent said the US and Iranian negotiating teams remain in continuous communication and consultations. “We perhaps have the makings of a deal here,” he told reporters, adding that both sides have been swapping proposals. However, Bessent stressed that no agreement would be finalized unless it meets President Trump’s red lines. “Everything depends…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has raised serious questions over the world’s unilateral system and announced Pakistan’s full support for China’s stance on a multilateral global order based on the purposes and principles of the United Nations. Addressing the Global Governance Forum in New York, Dar said Pakistan and China stood together in support of a fair and inclusive international system founded on collective responsibility and cooperation. He said growing unilateralism and the selective application of international law were weakening global stability and eroding confidence in collective action. Dar said the world urgently required renewed unity and…