Naqvi visits Tehran again in effort to advance US-Iran dialogue

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for high-level discussions with Iranian officials focused on ongoing efforts to revive indirect talks between the United States and Iran. According to Iranian media, Naqvi held talks with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and also met Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander-in-Chief General Ahmad Vahidi. The…

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Pakistan power generation plunges 9.6% in April amid RLNG shortages

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power generation fell sharply in April, dropping 9.6% year-over-year to 9,499 gigawatt-hours, official data shows. Analysts say government-led austerity, fuel supply disruptions and rising distributed generation suppressed demand. The decline came despite lower electricity tariffs, incentive packages for industrial and agricultural users, and a 6.5% year-over-year rise in large-scale manufacturing in the first…

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‘I have led a spotless life’: PPP’s Raja Pervez reacts after purportedly being named by ‘drug baroness’ Pinky – Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday reacted to alleged drug baroness Anmol alias Pinky purportedly naming him as a client, saying that he had led a “spotless life”. A recent video of the suspect during a court appearance had gone viral on social media, in which she can be…

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Putin, Xi Jinping sign 21 cooperation agreements in Beijing

BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday signed 21 bilateral agreements covering trade, technology, energy, and strategic cooperation during talks in Beijing. The two leaders met at the Great Hall of the People, where they reaffirmed their strategic partnership, including declarations on a multipolar world order, expanded cooperation treaties, and…

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V’s unexpected pizza comment breaks the internet

Global K-pop phenomenon BTS has once again demonstrated their unmatched cultural influence after a casual praise of a California pizza restaurant during their US visit rapidly transformed into a worldwide viral moment, driving massive fan engagement and boosting local business attention. The moment gained momentum during BTS’s performance at Stanford Stadium on May 16, where…

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IHC issues notices on applications seeking early hearing of Imaan, Hadi’s sentence suspension pleas – Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices on multiple applications seeking early hearing of sentence suspension pleas filed by human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatha in the social media posts case. During the hearing, the couple’s lawyer, Faisal Siddiqi, requested Justice Muhammad Azam Khan to fix the matter…

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Trump details fortified design of new White House ballroom construction

Six-story underground structure to include medical unit, defense systems, and reinforced construction. Washington: US President Donald Trump has revealed new details about the construction of the White House’s upcoming ballroom, describing the project as a heavily fortified facility featuring extensive underground infrastructure, advanced defense systems, and enhanced presidential security measures. Speaking to reporters, Trump said…

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