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Bilawal seeks Karachi’s role in Pakistan’s defence production sector
KARACH, MAY 22: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday pushed for Karachi’s increased participation in “Made in Pakistan” defence production sector, citing growing international demand for locally manufactured military equipment. Addressing a ceremony after inaugurating Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Bhutto, the former foreign minister said that demand for Pakistan’s defence products had witnessed a historic increase after the country’s victory over India in the May 2025 war. Several countries have shown interest in purchasing defence equipment from Pakistan, he said, adding that nations around the world preferred battle-tested military hardware.Read More
Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source
TEHRAN/DOHA, MAY 22: A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with the United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday. Doha, which has worked as a mediator in the Gaza war and other areas of international tension, had till now distanced itself from playing a mediation role in the Iran war after it came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones during the latestRead More
Govt is committed to support the investment climate: Ali Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, 22 MAY (DNA) — Federal Minister for Petroleum Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with President Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Mr. Faheem ur Rehman to discuss matters related to the business environment, investment facilitation, and the energy supply situation in the country. During the meeting, the Federal Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting the investment climate and ensuring maximum facilitation for the business community. He stated that the Government is taking practical steps to promote economic stability, encourage investment, and strengthen coordination with relevant stakeholders.Read More
Pakistan’s interior minister meets Iran FM again in push to resolve disputes
TEHRAN, MAY 22: As Pakistan continues its efforts to bring viewpoints closer and narrow the gaps between Iran and the United States, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met again with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran. The meeting discussed ways to examine proposals aimed at resolving differences between the Iranian and American sides, two days after Naqvi delivered the latest US message to the Iranians, Iranian media reported on Friday. Munir’s visit postponedThe meeting came as Pakistani army chief Asim Munir had been expected to visit Tehran on ThursdayRead More
Babar returns as Pakistan name squad for Australia ODIs
ISLAMABAD, MAY 22: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, scheduled from 30 May to 4 June in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The national selection committee confirmed that the squad will be led by captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, with Salman Ali Agha serving as vice-captain. Star batter Babar Azam and pacers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah have been recalled after missing the previous away series against Bangladesh. Mohammad Rizwan has been left out, with wicketkeeping options now including Muhammad GhaziRead More
A Steadfast Friend: Pakistan’s Enduring Stand for Palestine
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal For more than seventy long years, the people of Palestine have carried a burden that no nation should ever bear. From the narrow streets of Gaza, where families huddle amid rubble, to the hills of the West Bank, where ancient olive groves are uprooted by the day, an entire population has known the daily ache of dispossession, the sting of humiliation, and the quiet grief of watching children grow up without a true home. Mothers bury their sons under skies lit by flares; fathers search throughRead More