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Iran, Oman reached agreement on Strait of Hormuz based on US MoU, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says
By: TZVI JASPER Iran and Oman have come to an agreement regarding the regulation of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, based on Article V of the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced during a meeting with Chinese officials on Friday. “The Israelis are undoubtedly seeking to disrupt the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding,” Ghalibaf added, “but the deterrent power of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the region will prevent them from starting a war again.” Ghalibaf also resolved that the UnitedRead More
40 dead after bus plunges into ravine in Balochistan’s Zhob
ZHOB, JUL 3: At least 40 people, including women and children, were killed after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Zhob, Balochistan, following a suspected brake failure, officials said. According to police, the accident occurred in the Danasar area of Zhob after the bus reportedly suffered brake failure. Several passengers were killed and injured, with the wounded, including women and children, shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital for treatment. Balochistan Chief Minister’s Adviser on Media Shahid Rind said authorities had received reports confirming 40 deaths, while eightRead More
Ambassador Kistafin meets CFP President
ISLAMABAD, JUL 3 /DNA/ – In a significant move towards strengthening sports diplomacy, a high-level delegation from the Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) called on the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, at the Kazakh Embassy today. The CFP delegation was led by its newly elected President, Syed Zeeshan Ali Naqvi, and included senior office bearers: Mr. Anwar Saleem (Senior Vice President), Ms. Nadia Gillani (Honorary Vice President), and Raja Gauhar Iqbal (General Secretary). The meeting centered on the mutual promotion of chess and the enhancement of bilateral cooperationRead More
Pakistan-Kenya bilateral trade crosses historic $1 billion milestone
Record-breaking exports, strategic diplomacy, and trade facilitation drive unprecedented growth in bilateral ties NAIROBI/ISLAMABAD, JUL 3 /DNA/ – In a landmark achievement for Pakistan-Kenya economic relations, bilateral trade has surpassed the US$1 billion mark for the first time in history, reaching US$1.023 billion, official figures confirmed today. Pakistan’s exports to Kenya soared to an all-time high of US$434.7 million during the just-concluded fiscal year 2025/26—the highest ever recorded in the history of bilateral trade between the two nations. This remarkable milestone underscores the growing strength of Pakistan-Kenya trade relations andRead More
PM Shehbaz departs for Iran to attend assassinated supreme leader Khamenei’s funeral
ISLAMABAD, JUL 3: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed from Islamabad on Friday for a one-day visit to Iran to attend the funeral of the country’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The prime minister is leading a high-level delegation comprising National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, and others. Khamenei was martyred on February 28 this year, the first day of Israeli and US strikesRead More
PTI announces boycotting AJK polls scheduled for July 27
ISLAMABAD, JUL 3: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced boycotting the forthcoming elections for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly scheduled for July 27. A spokesperson for the Imran Khan-founded party said in a statement that it will not be part of the electoral process “in the current circumstances”.“This decision does not aim for any political gain or loss,” the party said, adding: “[…] but it is taken to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people and respect to the democracy. The former ruling party is currently the major oppositionRead More