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Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Sunday asserted that Iran would continue its nuclear program despite the United States (US) attacked its three nuclear sites including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. According to Pakistan’s state-run news agency, the APP, speaking at the emergency press conference here at the National Press Club, Islamabad, he called the Iranian nuclear program …

They say, “不积跬步，无以至千里” a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. That morning, as our bus made its way through the quiet roads of Tianjin, rain began to fall softly not heavy, but enough to cast a dreamlike haze over everything. We were about to take a step not just into a port, but into the future. …

The United States has encouraged Pakistan to continue playing its role in the ongoing peace efforts with Iran to de-escalate tensions with Israel amid deepening fears of broader conflict. The development came as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Rubio on Friday, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister Office. During …

Certain anti-Pakistan Afghan linked and Indian social media accounts are actively spreading baseless propaganda regarding Pakistan-Iran border closures. This deliberate misreporting is aimed at creating confusion and undermining Pakistan’s diplomatic posture in the region. False claims of Pakistan-Iran border shutdown are part of a coordinated disinformation campaign; the border remains operational with routine movement continuing. Due to current security situation …

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Thanks Pakistani Government and People During a session of the Iranian Parliament, the house echoed with slogans of Takbeer and expressions of gratitude toward Pakistan. In his address, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the Pakistani people and Parliament stood firmly with Iran during challenging times. He added that Pakistan’s vocal support in its Parliament for …

US Central Command Chief General Michael Erik Kurilla has declared Pakistan a key partner in the war against terrorism. Speaking at the US Senate Armed Services Committee, he said the entire world recognizes Pakistan’s positive and active role in counterterrorism efforts. He emphasized that Pakistan’s partnership is proving to be extremely crucial and effective in the global counterterrorism landscape. General …

Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts appear to have borne fruit as the US Department of State has expressed hope that President Donald Trump will help resolve the longstanding Kashmir dispute during his tenure in office. This correspondent had submitted questions to the State Department, inquiring about the recent engagement between Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, and a Pakistani …

This representational image shows a fluctuating stock market graph on a digital screen. — AFP/File FinMin Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to present survey. Survey to highlight achievements, challenges across major sectors. Govt to unveil Federal Budget 2025-26 on Tuesday. The Pakistan Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2024–25, a key pre-budget document that outlines the government’s assessment of the national economy, …

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy reacts as he speaks during an interview with Reuters at the British High Commissioner Residence in New Delhi, India, June 7, 2025. — Reuters India on Saturday discussed expanding “counter-terrorism” cooperation with Britain following recent clashes with Pakistan, the UK’s foreign minister told Reuters after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. British Foreign Minister David Lammy …

A representational image of a hospital ward. — AFP/File KARACHI: Chronic illnesses affect nearly half of all households in the country, The News reported citing an opinion poll conducted by Gallup Pakistan. Published on June 2, the survey drew responses from a nationally representative sample of adult men and women across Pakistan. Respondents were asked whether anyone in their household …