Friday, May 29th, 2026
Iran sources tell IRGC-linked agency Trump comments on deal ‘mixture of truth, lies’
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29: Iran’s IRGC-linked Fars news agency cited informed sources on Friday as saying the latest comments by US President Donald Trump about a potential deal to end the Middle East war were a “mixture of truth and lies.” “Trump claimed that Iran was obligated to open the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, even though no such clause appears in the next of the agreement,” the agency said. On Trump’s assertion that Washington and Tehran would coordinate on destroying Iran’s enriched uranium, it added: “Well-informed sources emphasized that notRead More
Trump announces to end blockade
WASHINGTON, MAY 29: US President Donald Trump has said that the United States blockade on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz “will now be lifted”. Trump stated on his social media platform Truth Social that ships caught in the Strait due to an “amazing and unprecedented naval blockade” may now begin the process of returning home. In his post, he wrote: “Say HELLO to your wives, husbands, parents, and families from me, your favourite President.” Trump said that he is heading to the Situation Room to take a finalRead More
Trophy for Pakistan-Australia ODI series unveiled
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29: The trophy for the upcoming three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia was unveiled on Friday at a local hotel in the capital, as both sides gear up for the first 50-over bilateral contest in Pakistan since 2022. The opening match of the series is set to take place in Rawalpindi on Saturday. The silverware was unveiled by Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and his Australian counterpart and stand-in skipper Josh Inglis, who also posed with the trophy during the ceremony. The trophy features a sleek, modernRead More
Govt slashes petrol, diesel prices by Rs22 per litre each
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29: The federal government has decided to cut the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs22 per litre each, read a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday. In a statement posted on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said providing relief to the public remained among his “top priorities”. The federal government described the reduction as a gift to the nation on the third day of Eid ul Adha. It noted that relief had also been extended last week when petrol and diesel prices were reduced.Read More
Muslim faithful begin leaving Makkah after Hajj pilgrimage
MAKKAH: Thousands of Muslims began to leave the holy city of Makkah on Friday after having completed the Hajj pilgrimage in scorching heat and despite the shadow of war across the Middle East. This year, more than 1.7 million people from 165 countries took part in one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, against the backdrop of the conflict sparked by US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Since war erupted in February, Tehran has retaliated with waves of drone and missile strikes, hitting infrastructure and energy installations across the Gulf, including inRead More
Iranian president thanks Pakistan for efforts to ‘reach peace deal’ with US
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday expressed gratitude to Pakistan for “its initiative and effective efforts to reach an agreement” with the United States, saying Tehran aimed to bolster cooperation with Muslim and neighbouring nations. The Iranian president made the remarks in a post on his official X account after holding separate phone conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. “I thanked Malaysia for its humanitarian stance and Pakistan for its initiative and effective efforts to reach an agreement. Iran’s policy isRead More