Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Ex-diplomat Ayaz Wazir’s daughter dies in Islamabad crash
ISLAMABAD, MAY 23: Rayan Wazir, daughter of former diplomat Ayaz Wazir, died in a traffic accident in Islamabad after her car crashed near Parade Ground Metro Station, police sources said. According to police, the vehicle lost control and crashed onto the footpath. The woman driving the car died on the spot. Police sources said the accident took place near Parade Ground Metro Station in Islamabad. The car reportedly went out of control before hitting the footpath. The deceased was later identified as Rayan Wazir, daughter of former diplomat Ayaz Wazir.Read More
PM Shehbaz arrives in Hangzhou on four-day China visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Hangzhou in the first phase of his four-day official visit to China, aimed at strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation and expanding economic engagement between the two countries. Upon arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, the prime minister was welcomed by Deputy Governor of Zhejiang Xu Wenguang, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong and Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, the Government of Pakistan said in a post on X. In a post on X, the prime minister expressed gratitude to leadership of ZhejiangRead More
Rubio visits India to renew ties after US-China summit
WASHINTON, MAY 23: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, reaffirming the importance of a relationship that has come under growing strain, a week after the United States held a warm summit with China. After joining President Donald Trump in Beijing a week ago, Rubio – visiting both Asian powers for the first time – flew to New Delhi and saw Modi for more than an hour, inviting the premier to visit the White House soon. Rubio “underscored the strategic importanceRead More
How Saudi Arabia is using AI to transform the Hajj experience
RIYADH, MAY 23: As millions of Muslims prepare for this year’s Hajj, Saudi Arabia has expanded the use of artificial intelligence and smart digital infrastructure to improve crowd management, enhance operational efficiency and make the pilgrimage safer and smoother for worshippers from around the world. The Kingdom’s efforts are being led by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), which is operating a range of integrated AI-powered platforms and digital services throughout the pilgrimage journey – from pilgrims’ departure from their home countries to their arrival in Saudi ArabiaRead More
Iran-US talks: CDF Munir, Araghchi discuss efforts to ‘prevent further escalation’
TEHRAN, MAY 23: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting to exchange views on the latest diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran, the Iranian government said. “Field Marshal Asim Munir met FM in Tehran to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation and promoting peace, stability, and security in West Asia,” the government of Iran wrote on X. The meeting, which lasted late into Friday night, focused on theRead More
PM Shehbaz departs for China on four-day visit to ‘strengthen strategic partnership’
ISLAMABAD, MAY 23: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday departed for China on a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation and expanding economic engagement between the two countries. The prime minister left for Hangzhou in the first phase of his visit, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, the government of Pakistan said in a X post. “The visit assumes special significanceRead More