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Sarpreet Singh proud to inspire Sikh footballers at World CupPublished on: June 19, 2026 1:04 PM

SAN DIEGO, June 19 -- New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh has said he is proud to represent the Sikh community on football's biggest stage, hoping his World Cup appearance will inspire more players ... Read More


US-Iran peace talks postponed as Switzerland confirms cancellationPublished on: June 19, 2026 12:31 PM

BERN, June 19 -- Planned US-Iran peace talks scheduled for Friday have been cancelled, the Swiss foreign ministry confirmed, marking another setback in efforts to stabilise tensions following a recent... Read More


Strong winds and heavy rain kill nine in Khyber PakhtunkhwaPublished on: June 19, 2026 12:16 PM

PESHAWAR, June 19 -- At least nine people have lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries after strong winds, lightning and heavy rain swept across multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ... Read More


Schumer says Democrats will not support funds for IranPublished on: June 19, 2026 11:59 AM

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has said Democrats will not support any proposal that would provide hundreds of billions of dollars to Iran, sharply criticising President... Read More


Bilawal calls for political solution in KashmirPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:52 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged a political resolution to the issue of refugee seats, warning that the matter cannot be settled through force. He said the ongoing te... Read More


Iran discusses deal with Kuwait FMPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:52 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- Iran's foreign minister has held a telephone conversation with his Kuwaiti counterpart to discuss the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and regional developments. The call comes... Read More


Iran postpones Swiss negotiations participationPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:52 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- Iran has delayed a decision on whether it will participate in upcoming negotiations in Switzerland. The move comes amid ongoing diplomatic activity linked to the US-Iran agreement... Read More


Dar warns Indian water projects could deepen regional tensionsPublished on: June 19, 2026 11:44 AM

BRUSSELS, June 19 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed concern over India's ongoing reservoir expansion and water diversion projects on rivers linked to the Indus basi... Read More


Budget FY2026-27 sees Senate inputPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:43 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- The Senate has approved a set of recommendations for the federal budget FY2026-27, calling for relief measures for low-income groups. The proposals include raising the income tax ... Read More


Gold prices dip by Rs 200 per tolaPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:29 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- The prices of gold witnessed a slight decline in the local market on Wednesday, with 24 karat gold per tola decreasing by Rs 200 to settle at Rs 455,236, according to rates issued... Read More