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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have agreed not to issue hostile statements against one another. According to details surfaced on Thursday, both the parties have agreed not to issue public statements against one another. The PML-N delegation persuaded President Asif Ali Zardari to ease political tensions between the ruling party and the Pakistan Peoples Party PPP. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq arrived in Nawabshah from Islamabad by special aircraft. Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi also had reached Nawabshah separately from Lahore. President Zardari welcomed the delegation at…

The second half-yearly economic review between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ended without agreement. A joint communiqué on the second half-yearly economic review talks between Pakistan and the IMF has been released. Implementation of the conditions under the loan programme was described as strong. Both sides agreed to continue policy discussions. Despite progress in discussions, both sides could not reached a staff-level deal. The IMF has once again urged Pakistan to implement further measures, as a staff-level agreement could not be reached between the two sides. The IMF stressed the need to maintain fiscal discipline and extend support…

Hamas has confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Israel to end the war and withdraw occupying forces from Gaza. According to details surfaced on Thursday, under the agreement, humanitarian aid will be delivered to Gaza and prisoners will be exchanged. Hamas also confirmed the signing of the first phase of the peace agreement. The group said it remains committed to its pledge and will not renounce the principles of freedom, sovereignty and the right of the people to self-determination. It urged guarantor countries to ensure that Israel fully complies with all conditions of the agreement. As part of…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged both sides to fully comply with the terms of the initial phase of the Gaza peace agreement signed by Israel and Hamas. In response to the agreement, António Guterres emphasised that all hostages must be released in a dignified manner, a permanent ceasefire must be ensured, and the war must come to a complete and final end. Earlier, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, said that Gaza is now becoming a much safer place. He said it would be rebuilt, with support from other countries in the region. These countries, he…

Tourism in the Middle East has expanded significantly in recent years. In 2018, the region received 64 million visitors. It is home to numerous attractions including pyramids, oases, religious cities, and other remarkable landmarks. This report highlighted the most visited destinations in the region. Dubai Dubai offers a wide range of attractions, including beaches, shopping areas, desert activities, and modern architecture. Exploring the city by district is one of the most efficient ways to navigate its diverse sites. Key locations included are Jumeirah Beach, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Creek, Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa. Visitors can enjoy beaches such as Jumeirah Beach,…

ISLAMABAD : Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday chaired the first review-meeting after the 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) session of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and examined the progress on CPEC Phase-II projects in detail. The minister directed the ministries concerned to prepare new projects under CPEC Phase-II and expedite the provision of facilities in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), a news release said. He emphasized that priority should be given to projects that have lasting and positive impacts on public life. Ahsan Iqbal stated that the 14th JCC meeting marked the beginning of a…

ISLAMABAD : First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday appreciating China’s role as one of the leading global investors in renewable energy expressed Pakistan’s desire to further promote cultural, tourism, and educational exchanges between the two countries. She was talking to President of China-Asia-Africa Trade Promotion Office Ms Hao who called on her at the Aiwan-e-Sadr today. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said that Pakistan, being an agriculture-based economy, could greatly benefit from China’s modern agricultural technologies and expertise. She said efforts were underway to introduce efficient irrigation methods and reduce water wastage in the agriculture sector. Ms Hao informed the…

Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, a ceasefire and hostage deal that could open the way to ending a bloody two-year-old war that has upended the Middle East. Just a day after the second anniversary of Hamas militants’ cross-border attack that triggered Israel’s devastating assault on Gaza, indirect talks in Egypt yielded an agreement on the initial stage of Trump’s 20-point framework to bring peace to the Palestinian enclave. The accord, if fully implemented, would bring the two sides closer than any previous effort to halt a war…

Australia Women secured a commanding 107-run victory over Pakistan Women in the ninth match of the ICC Women’s World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. Beth Mooney led the charge for Australia with a composed innings of 109 from 114 deliveries, including 11 boundaries. Her efforts earned her the Player of the Match award. Australia posted 221 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs after electing to bat first. Alana King added valuable lower-order runs, remaining unbeaten on 51 from 49 balls, which included three fours and three sixes. The innings faltered early, with Australia reduced…

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion. The 40-year-old striker’s financial ascent comes after he signed a new contract with Saudi side Al-Nassr in June reportedly worth more than $400 million. Bloomberg said that Ronaldo earned more than $550 million in salary between 2002 and 2023, supplemented by a decade-long Nike deal worth nearly $18 million annually, and lucrative endorsements with Armani, Castrol and others that added more than $175 million to his fortune. Ronaldo’s move…