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Russian foreign minister arrived in Beijing for Middle East talksPublished on: April 14, 2026 11:15 AM

Pakistan, April 14 -- Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for high-level talks with Chinese officials, focusing on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and broader ... Read More


Saudi Arabia updates employment rules for foreign workersPublished on: April 14, 2026 10:59 AM

Pakistan, April 14 -- Saudi Arabia has introduced updated employment rules and regulations for foreign workers, tightening labour laws and enforcement measures as part of a broader policy shift. Read... Read More


Taylor Swift leads AMA nominationsPublished on: April 14, 2026 10:45 PM

Pakistan, April 14 -- Taylor Swift has topped the American Music Awards nominations with eight nods this year, including artist of the year, song of the year, and album of the year. The recognition hi... Read More


Pakistan growth outlook downgraded by IMFPublished on: April 14, 2026 10:30 PM

Pakistan, April 14 -- The International Monetary Fund has lowered Pakistan's economic growth forecast to 3.5% for the next fiscal year while raising inflation expectations to 8.4%, signaling weaker ma... Read More


Three cops martyred, five injured in Diamer ambushPublished on: April 14, 2026 10:00 AM

Pakistan, April 14 -- Three cops were martyred and five others were injured on Monday after assailants opened fire on a police vehicle in Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer district, local and hospital officia... Read More


PM strikes upbeat tone on ME situation as fragile 'truce holds'Published on: April 14, 2026 9:59 AM

Pakistan, April 14 -- Islamabad Talks gave Pakistan a chance to "turn looming clouds of war into lasting peace", said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while addressing a meeting of the Federal cabinet in... Read More


Oil under pressure as US blockade of Hormuz beginsPublished on: April 14, 2026 9:58 AM

Pakistan, April 14 -- The United States Naval blockade begins in the Strait of Hormuz after the deadline of 7 pm (10 am ET). A blockade was imposed on all the ships entering or leaving Iranian ports. ... Read More


Fitch affirms Pakistan's credit rating at 'B-' with stable outlookPublished on: April 14, 2026 9:57 AM

Pakistan, April 14 -- Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed Pakistan's long-term foreign currency issuer default rating at 'B-' with a "stable outlook". "Pakistan's rating affirmation reflects progress on... Read More


Russia offers to take in Iran's enriched uraniumPublished on: April 14, 2026 9:56 AM

Pakistan, April 14 -- Russia is ready to take in Iran's enriched uranium as part of a future peace deal with the United States, the Kremlin said on Monday. Failed talks between Iran and the United St... Read More


North Korea tests missiles from naval destroyerPublished on: April 14, 2026 9:44 AM

Pakistan, April 14 -- North Korea has conducted a new round of missile tests, launching cruise and anti-ship missiles from a naval destroyer as part of efforts to strengthen its military capabilities,... Read More