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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has said that Pakistan is still waiting for a response from India regarding its offer to support a neutral, transparent, and credible investigation into the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Ambassador Sheikh emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to peace and its desire to avoid escalation. “Unfortunately, India has not given any positive reply so far,” he said, stressing the need for international mediation to prevent further tensions in the region. He urged the United States to take a constructive role not just in…

ISLAMABAD : Government has decided to convene the National Assembly session on May 5 (Monday) to deliberate on India’s baseless allegations against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. According to sources, the decision to convene NA session was taken during a high-level consultative meeting held at Parliament House. Minister of Defence Khawaja Asif chaired the meeting which was attended by senior officials from the ministries of defence, law, and parliamentary affairs. The session is likely to include a formal condemnation resolution, targeting India’s alleged false flag operations and what officials described as “unfounded accusations” against Pakistan. Sources indicated that the resolution…

Apple has warned that its costs will increase by approximately $900 million for the quarter running from April through June, as the company faces the financial implications of the Trump administration’s tariffs on imports from China. The announcement came during Apple’s quarterly earnings call, with CEO Tim Cook providing insights on how tariffs will affect the company’s bottom line. While tariffs had a minimal impact on Apple’s costs in the January to March quarter, the tech giant expects a larger financial burden this time around. Cook clarified that the $900 million estimate assumes no significant changes to the tariff policies…

ISLAMABAD : World Press Freedom Day is being observed today across the globe including Pakistan to inform the international community that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights. This year the World Press Freedom Day global commemoration will focus on the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and media under the theme: ‘Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.’ World Press Freedom Day gives people the chance to pay tribute to media professionals who risked or lost their lives in the line…

The Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) had around 75.32 million members by the end of 2024, including about 6.42 million members newly added last year, the CYLC said on Saturday. The CYLC had nearly 4.4 million organizations across the country by the end of 2024, according to statistics released by the CYLC Central Committee. There were roughly 2 million CYLC organizations at schools, colleges and universities last year, with around 38.5 million members, the data showed. The remaining CYLC organizations were linked to enterprises, public institutions, urban and rural communities, social organizations and other fields.

Yumna Zaidi has emerged as a significant player in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. Known for her emotionally rich performances and strong script choices, she has evolved from a promising debutante in Thakkan to the nation’s most awarded actress at the Lux Style Awards (LSAs). Her early career included impactful roles in dramas like Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahin, where she stood tall alongside industry veterans. From 2014 to 2017, Yumna steadily built her reputation through quality projects such as Jugnoo, Mausam, and Zara Yaad Kar, choosing depth over glamour. Commercial success came with Ye Raha Dil and Ishq Zah e Naseeb,…

An art exhibition will be held in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and promote art exchanges between China and Russia. The exhibition, themed “Peace and Friendship – Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the World Anti-Fascist War,” is co-organized by the Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Beijing Russian Cultural Center, among others. Artists aged 18 to 45 from China and Russia have been invited to submit their works. The submission period runs until mid-June, and the evaluation to be conducted at the end of…

The Central Asia Volleyball Association (CAVA) has confirmed the relocation of the Men’s Nations League from Pakistan to Uzbekistan, following security concerns prompted by escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. Originally scheduled to be held in Islamabad from May 29 to June 4, the prestigious volleyball tournament has been shifted to Uzbekistan, with the dates remaining unchanged. The decision was finalised during CAVA’s Annual General Meeting, held in Nepal on April 25, where member nations expressed concerns over the regional security situation, citing the strained relations between Pakistan and India as the key factor in their hesitancy to travel to…

KARACHI: Pakistan is poised to face a season marked by intense heat and patchy rainfall from May to July, as per the Met Office latest forecast. Above-normal temperatures are expected nationwide, with potential heatwaves threatening public health and crops, while rainfall will vary widely, offering both relief and risk. Southern Punjab and Sindh are at high risk of extended heatwaves due to persistent high-pressure systems. Regions including Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) may experience 2–3 Celsius above-normal temperatures, pushing seasonal averages to their upper limits. Northeastern Punjab is forecast to receive above-normal rainfall, while most of Sindh,…

The Foreign Office on Friday firmly rejected Indian media reports suggesting that Pakistan had shut down the Wagah border crossing for its nationals amid heightened tensions following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. The clarification came after Indian media outlets, including the Times of India, claimed that Pakistan had ‘refused’ to open the Wagah gate, allegedly leaving several Pakistani citizens stranded in India due to a diplomatic standoff. However, Pakistan’s Foreign Office dismissed the claim, stating that the Wagah-Attari border crossing remains open for returning citizens and will continue to be so in the future. The FO further clarified that the…