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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss a wide range of bilateral matters, according to a statement from the Foreign Office on Monday. The two sides reviewed the state of Pakistan-US relations and exchanged views on various regional and international developments. The discussion underscored the commitment of both countries to continued cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The Foreign Office said both leaders expressed their desire to maintain regular diplomatic contact and deepen engagement across multiple sectors. This marks the second high-level interaction between Senator…

Chief of Army Stafff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is making global headlines for steering the country through a new era of diplomacy. According to The Economist, Munir’s private lunch with US President Donald Trump at the White House on June 18 marked a significant diplomatic breakthrough between Pakistan and the United States. The meeting was followed by a noticeable policy shift. The U.S. announced a new trade agreement with Pakistan—imposing only a 19% tariff—while slapping a 25% tariff on India and calling it a “dead economy.” Rebooting Pak-US ties The British publication noted that the U.S. is now reconsidering its…

WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a new feature that will allow users to engage in real-time voice conversations with Meta AI, marking a significant expansion of the app’s AI capabilities and improving accessibility for users seeking hands-free assistance. The feature, which is currently available to select beta testers through the latest iOS beta version (25.21.10.76) via TestFlight, is expected to be rolled out to a wider user base in the coming weeks, according to WABetaInfo, a portal that tracks WhatsApp updates. Users will be able to initiate a voice session with Meta AI by tapping a waveform icon located…

Acclaimed television actress Durefishan Saleem has firmly dismissed rumours of a secret marriage with fellow actor Bilal Abbas Khan, calling the claims baseless and criticising the increasing trend of unverified reporting in the Pakistani entertainment industry. In a recent interview, Durefishan addressed the viral speculation for the first time. “These rumours are completely unfounded. If anything like this had really happened, pictures would have surfaced by now,” she said. Durefishan, who rose to fame through popular dramas such as Ishq Murshid, explained that while she shares a warm professional rapport with Bilal Abbas Khan, there is no truth to reports of…

Ahead of next month’s high-stakes Tri-Nation cricket series, the Sharjah Stadium administration has devised a new strategy to prevent crowd trouble during matches, especially those featuring Pakistan and Afghanistan, sources said. According to insiders, new regulations are expected to be enforced during the series, including separate entry points and enclosures for Pakistani and Afghan fans. The decision comes in light of repeated clashes between supporters of both nations in past encounters. “Afghan fans tend to become emotional during intense matches,” a stadium official said. “To ensure safety, we’re planning to seat fans in separate sections.” Tensions between supporters have flared…

The government’s implementation of its circular debt elimination plan has triggered a surge in the stock market and boosted investor confidence. Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a strong note Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging by nearly 900 points to cross the 142,000 mark for the first time in history. The market opened with a 927-point jump, continuing its upward momentum from last week when it closed at a then-record high of 141,035 points. By 11am, the index had risen by 877.43 points or 0.62%, reaching 141,912.41. It later surpassed the 142,000 milestone, setting a new…

Just when Fakhar Zaman was eyeing a comeback to Pakistan’s T20I setup, a fresh hamstring injury has derailed his campaign once again, raising questions about his future in the national side. The 35-year-old opener sustained a left hamstring strain while fielding during the 19th over of the second T20I against the West Indies. What initially appeared to be a minor discomfort turned serious after medical evaluation by the PCB’s panel. As a result, Fakhar has been ruled out of the third T20I and the upcoming three-match ODI series. He will return to Pakistan on August 4 and begin rehabilitation at…

The government has started accepting applications for Hajj 2026 under the official scheme. Registered applicants can submit their forms and initial payments by August 9. Hajj expenses under the government scheme will be collected in two installments. For the longer pilgrimage of 38 to 42 days, the first installment is set at Rs. 500,000. For the shorter 20 to 25-day package, the first installment is Rs. 550,000. Applications can be submitted at 14 designated banks across the country. According to sources, the second installment will be collected starting November 1. Once the quota for the government scheme is filled, the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday lauded the police in the warmest of words for diligently safeguarding public order and successfully thwarting terror plots through relentless operations against enemies seeking to destabilise the country. In a message on the occasion of Police Martyrs’ Day, he said, “Today, we pay tribute to the brave officers and men of our police who, regardless of the weather conditions, remain active in the performance of their duty, away from their loved ones, and sacrifice their lives to maintain law and order in every corner of the country. Today, we also salute the great families…

Hamas signals readiness to allow Red Cross aid to Israeli hostagesHamas has expressed willingness to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to deliver food and medicine to Israeli captives held in the enclave, on the condition that aid flows are restored for Palestinians as well. The move comes after harrowing footage of two visibly malnourished Israeli captives was released last week, drawing international outrage and renewed calls for humanitarian access. Netanyahu appeals to Red Cross amid starvation crisis Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that he had personally urged the ICRC to intervene, claiming that while…