ISLAMABAD: The third day of delicate negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan veered sharply between guarded optimism and mounting frustration on Monday, as the two sides grappled with a persistent impasse over measures to stanch cross-border terrorism.
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Pakistan weighs sending troops to Gaza as part of US-backed peace force
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is poised to decide within days whether to dispatch troops to a multinational stabilisation force for Gaza, with officials saying internal discussions have reached an advanced stage and point toward participation in the American-brokered peacekeeping mission.
Meta launches Urdu-language AI assistant in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Meta on Monday launched its artificial intelligence assistant in Urdu for users in Pakistan, as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s digital transformation and make technology more inclusive.
KP governor urges PM Sharif to lift Punjab curbs on wheat supply
ISLAMABAD: The governor of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to intervene and lift what he called “unconstitutional restrictions” on wheat supplies from Punjab, warning of risks to food security amid soaring prices.
PM Sharif reaches Saudi Arabia for investment summit, seeking deeper ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Riyadh on Monday to lead a high-level delegation at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative, a global summit convened under the auspices of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, amid efforts to bolster economic and security cooperation between the two longtime allies.
Eight wounded in roadside bomb targeting deputy commissioner in southwest Pakistan
QUETTA: A remote-controlled bomb exploded near the convoy of a local official in the restive southwestern province of Balochistan on Monday, wounding eight people, including seven members of a paramilitary force, and underscoring the persistent threat of militant violence in a region long plagued by insurgency and attacks on security forces.
Deadlocked talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan extend into third day as Trump renews offer to mediate
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Afghan officials convened for a third day of negotiations in Istanbul on Monday, struggling to forge a durable peace accord amid mutual recriminations over cross-border terrorism, even as President Donald Trump reiterated his willingness to step in as a mediator.
SBP keeps policy rate at 11 percent as floods drive up inflation risks
KARACHI: Pakistan’s central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 11% on Monday as policymakers assessed the impact of recent floods on food prices and the broader economy, extending a pause in monetary easing for a fourth straight meeting.
Babar Azam returns to T20 squad after Fakhar Zaman opts out
LAHORE: Former captain Babar Azam has been recalled to the T20 International squad for the three-match series against South Africa only after fellow batter Fakhar Zaman opted out, white-ball head coach Mike Hesson said on Sunday.
Pakistan resumes household gas hookups after four-year ban
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif kicked off the rollout of regasified liquefied natural gas connections for households nationwide, meeting a longstanding public push for more affordable fuel amid dwindling domestic reserves.