ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday it expected the United States and Iran to reach an agreement ending their conflict “sooner rather than later,” offering a measured note of optimism as the two sides appeared to edge closer to a deal that could ease tensions in the Persian Gulf and stabilise global energy markets.
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Cambridge International cancels AS-level math exam after early leak, orders replacement test for thousands of students
KARACHI: Cambridge International Education on Thursday formally canceled an AS-level mathematics exam after its question paper was shared prematurely in violation of strict security rules, announcing that all affected students would sit a new version of the test on June 9.
One year after 2025 clashes, Pakistan says it controls escalation and remains ‘prepared’ against India
ISLAMABAD: One year after a brief but intense military confrontation with India that Pakistan calls “Marka-i-Haq,” or Battle of Truth, the Pakistani armed forces’ chief spokesman declared Thursday that the country’s military had not only prevailed against a far larger adversary but remained fully prepared for any future conflict.
India to allow Pakistani athletes in multilateral events hosted at home, but bilateral sports ties stay frozen
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani players and teams will be permitted to participate in multilateral sports events hosted by India, the country’s sports ministry has announced, while bilateral competitions between the nuclear-armed neighbors remain strictly off limits.
Pakistani army cadet named top foreign graduate at Australia’s Royal Military College
ISLAMABAD: A cadet from Pakistan’s army has been recognized as the overall best foreign military cadet at Australia’s elite Royal Military College, the military said on Wednesday, highlighting the deepening defence ties between the two nations.
PM Sharif hails new Saudi defense pact and mediation between Tehran and Washington as proof of Pakistan’s regional influence
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan had emerged as a pivotal force for stability in the Middle East, crediting its diplomatic intervention for bringing Iran and the United States to the negotiating table for the first time since 1979 and securing a ceasefire after talks hosted in Islamabad.
Pakistan seeks green bonds, panda debt to bolster climate finance as funding gaps loom large
ISLAMABAD: Finance minister said the country is accelerating efforts to tap diversified funding sources, including green bonds and sukuk, as it seeks to build resilience against climate change and speed its shift to cleaner energy.
Pakistan LNG Ltd. tenders two spot cargoes for May delivery
KARACHI: Pakistan LNG Ltd. issued a tender on Wednesday for two liquefied natural gas cargoes to be delivered to Port Qasim in Karachi later this month, the latest effort by the state-owned importer to secure spot supplies amid persistent global shipping disruptions.
Stocks surge 4.2 percent as Trump signals Iran deal progress, oil tumbles
KARACHI: Pakistani equities posted their strongest one-day gain in months on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he was pausing a military escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz to pursue a deal with Iran, easing fears of prolonged disruption to global oil flows.
Pakistan launches Capital Market Development Fund to lift retail participation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading capital-market institutions on Wednesday formally established the Capital Market Development Fund, a new industry-backed vehicle designed to lift financial literacy, broaden retail investor access and deepen domestic capital mobilization as the country seeks greater economic independence amid regional tensions.