Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Switzerland backs Moroccan autonomy initiative for Sahara dispute
BERN, APR 25 /DNA/ – Switzerland stated on Friday that it “considers the autonomy initiative” put forward by Morocco “as the most serious, credible, and pragmatic basis” for resolving the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. This position was expressed in a Joint Communication adopted by Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor, Vice-President of the Swiss Confederation, and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, who is on a working visit to Bern. In the same agreed-upon document, SwitzerlandRead More
Karachi Kings end Quetta Gladiators’ PSL 11 campaign
LAHORE: Karachi Kings beat Quetta Gladiators comprehensively in the 37th of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 on Saturday at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, knocking them out of the ongoing edition. The Kings chased down the Gladiators’ target of 196, losing just one wicket in the 19th over, and secured a nine-wicket victory, thanks to outstanding performances from David Warner and Reeza Hendricks. The team got off to a good start as their openers Jason Roy and skipper Warner set the tone and continued to pile on crucial runs helping theRead More
Trump cancels US envoys’ Pakistan trip, says move doesn’t mean restart of Iran war
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that canceling his envoys’ trip to Islamabad for talks did not automatically mean war with Iran would restart despite the setback in peace efforts. Asked whether the cancellation meant he would resume the war, Trump told Axios: “No. It doesn’t mean that. We haven’t thought about it yet.” Trump says Tehran “can call us anytime they want”; Iran’s FM leaves Islamabad after talks with top Pakistani leadership
Iran’s FM holds talks with PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir amid fresh push for US-Iran dialogue
ISLAMABAD, APR 25: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, leading a high-level delegation, on Saturday held talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the evolving regional situation, as Islamabad steps up efforts to revive stalled peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir also participated in the meeting, a statement issued by the PM Office said. Following the meeting, PM Shehbaz that said he and the Iranian delegationRead More
ICCI applauds peace diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, APR 25 /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has expressed strong appreciation for the Government of Pakistan’s forward-looking and proactive diplomatic engagement aimed at promoting regional stability. In particular, he commended Pakistan’s constructive role in facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran, noting that such initiatives reinforce the country’s emerging position as a credible advocate of peace and economic cooperation. He emphasized that these efforts are instrumental in enhancing investor confidence, strengthening regional harmony, and unlocking sustainable economic opportunities. While reaffirmingRead More
Pakistan achieves technological excellence with EO-3 launch
RAWALPINDI, APR 25 /DNA/ – Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), announces historic achievement with the successful launch of Pakistan’s indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-3) from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TSLC), China. Today’s launch of EO-3 Satellite is yet another significant milestone; a step forward in Pakistan’s journey towards self-reliance and technological excellence. The satellite will provide imaging data to revolutionize urban planning, disaster management, food security and environment protection. The successful launch of EO-3 Satellite will serve as the edifice for an integrated Earth Observation System to supportRead More