Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei says US breaches show Trump’s signature is ‘worthless’
TEHRAN, JUL 18: Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written statement on Saturday that repeated US breaches of a memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of Iran and the United States had shown that President Donald Trump’s signature was “utterly worthless and devoid of credibility.” Washington and Tehran have exchanged strikes after a ceasefire agreement fell apart last week, raising fears of a return to all-out war. Khamenei said the United States should know that the Iranian nation and the “resistance front” had “unforgettable lessons” for it.
Judicial commission formed to probe Ziarat attack after victims’ families end protest
QUETTA, JUL 18: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Saturday said that the provincial government formed a judicial commission to investigate the deadly Ziarat attack, which claimed the lives of 35 people, including police personnel. The Balochistan chief executive confirmed the development during a meeting with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who said that dialogue remained the only solution to the province’s political issues. The meeting was held at Zardari House in Islamabad, where the chief minister apprised Bilawal of the administrative and political developments in Balochistan, accordingRead More
US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged
WASHINGTON, JUL 18: The United States on Friday partially removed Hong Kong-related sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump in 2020 over China’s security crackdown on the territory, but did not restore its autonomous status, the US State and Treasury departments said. China had earlier announced that the US decision to allow the expiration of Trump’s national emergency declaration over Hong Kong would restore the territory’s special trade and economic status, but US officials disputed this assessment. The US Treasury Department announced that it had allowed only theRead More
Pakistan shifts from weekly to daily petroleum pricing
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Saturday held a meeting with key petroleum sector stakeholders on the government’s transition from weekly to daily petroleum pricing, saying the reform would promote transparency, strengthen competition and ensure fair, market-based prices for consumers. Among others, the meeting was attended by representatives of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC), the Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP), refineries, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and senior officials of the Petroleum Division to discuss the implementationRead More
Pakistan can drive Global South cooperation, says D-8 chief
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18 /DNA/ – D-8 Secretary General Ambassador Sohail Mehmood has commended Pakistan’s enduring contributions to the Developing-8 (D-8) organization, stating that the country—as a founding member—remains central to deepening regional cooperation and is well-positioned to spearhead the bloc in critical areas such as climate action, digital transformation, agriculture, and peace initiatives. In an exclusive interview with senior journalist Adil Shahzeb, Ambassador Mehmood highlighted Pakistan’s proactive engagement within the D-8 framework, which comprises Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey. He noted that Pakistan’s strategic geographic location,Read More
Final tickets top $32,000 on FIFA’s sales platform
NEW YORK, JUL 18: Sunday’s final caps a FIFA World Cup 2026 where fans were willing to shell out more than ever for a seat at the quadrennial showpiece, as ticket buyers confounded even the greatest cynics in the face of sky-high prices. In the match at New York New Jersey Stadium — widely billed as the single most expensive sporting event ever played in the United States — Lionel Messi’s Argentina faces Spain and its teenage superstar Lamine Yamal. It is a fitting end to a tournament that hasRead More