Day: August 24, 2026

Tehran: Iran’s currency has hit a record low – 2.02 million to the US dollar – as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prepared to announce new sanctions that Washington said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctio…

Washington: The US on Monday announced an “unprecedented” initiative to economically isolate Iran by targeting its trading partners, amid a persistent conflict in the Middle East with no resolution in sight. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent introduced…

Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday unveiled plans for the “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, expanding Washington’s secondary sanctions threats and cautioning countries about dire consequences if they do not join the campaign agai…

Islamabad: Hot and humid weather is likely to prevail in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours. However, rain-wind/thundershower may occur at isolated places in northeast Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly are…

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched the Pakistan National Olive Value Chain Policy, aimed at turning the country’s olive potential into prosperity. Addressing the launching ceremony, he said Pakistan imports edible oil worth four bil…

Islamabad: Pakistan and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen their brotherly relations. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar engaged in talks today with the Foreign Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmad al-S…