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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…

Pakistan has decided to formally serve a diplomatic notice to India in response to the latter’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, officials familiar with the development confirmed on Friday. The move comes amid heightened concern in Islamabad over what officials described as “unilateral and unjustified” actions taken by New Delhi. According to informed sources in the Indus Commission, consultations are currently underway among the ministries of Water Resources, Law, and Foreign Affairs to prepare the legal groundwork for the notice, which is expected to be dispatched through diplomatic channels in the coming days. “The aim of this step is…

United States Vice President JD Vance has said that Washington hopes India’s response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir will not escalate into a broader regional conflict, as tensions between India and Pakistan continue to mount. Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Vance acknowledged the gravity of the attack, in which 26 people — mostly tourists — were killed in one of the deadliest incidents in the region since 2000. The US Vice President, who was in India with his family during the time of the attack, reiterated America’s condemnation of the assault and expressed solidarity…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong rebound on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 2,800 points in early trading, driven by optimism over easing geopolitical tensions and positive cues from international markets. By 10:45am, the index had surged to 114,183.67 — an increase of 2,857.10 points or 2.57 per cent — marking one of the strongest single-day recoveries in recent weeks. Widespread buying activity was observed across major sectors including automobile assemblers, cement, chemicals, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, oil marketing companies, power generation, and refineries. Index-heavy stocks such as OGDC, PPL, PSO,…

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss the escalating tensions in South Asia, particularly between Pakistan and India. During the meeting held at the UN headquarters, Ambassador Iftikhar conveyed Islamabad’s concerns over the deteriorating regional situation and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and stability in South Asia. According to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Mission to the UN, the two sides held an in-depth discussion on the current geopolitical climate in the region. The ambassador highlighted what he described as “extremely provocative and irresponsible actions” by India, which he…

The United States called on both India and Pakistan to demonstrate responsibility and seek peaceful, long-term solutions to their growing tensions in the aftermath of the recent violence in Pahalgam. Addressing a press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stressed the importance of regional stability and urged both nations to pursue diplomatic avenues to resolve their differences. “We are in close contact with both governments at multiple levels and are monitoring the situation closely,” Bruce said. The comments come in the wake of escalating hostilities following the alleged killing of 26 tourists in the Muslim-majority region of Pahalgam in…

Apple Inc. has announced a significant shift in its production strategy, revealing that most iPhones and other devices destined for the US market will no longer be manufactured in China. Instead, India and Vietnam will become the primary manufacturing hubs for iPhones and other key Apple products such as iPads and Apple Watches. The move comes as the US tech giant faces mounting cost pressures stemming from tariffs imposed under former President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Despite exemptions granted to certain electronics, Apple estimates that import duties could still add nearly $900 million to its costs in the current quarter…