US ambassador optimistic about Pakistan-IMF talks ahead of key funding meeting on April 29

  • The IMF has confirmed its executive board’s meeting to discuss the approval of $1.1 billion for Pakistan next week
  • Ambassador Blome says the IMF’s positive feedback will further encourage investors and help Pakistan’s ailing economy
By Muhammad Ibrahim ·

Malala Yousafzai vows support for Gaza after backlash over Broadway musical

  • Yousafzai was criticized in Pakistan for co-producing a play with Hillary Clinton who supports Israel’s Gaza campaign
  • The Nobel laureate says ‘we do not need to see more dead bodies’ to understand the urgency of a ceasefire in Gaza
By AFP ·

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In Rawalpindi, 77-year-old tea shop named after India’s Ludhiana is still a hit with customers

  • Ludhiana Tea Shop owners migrated from India’s northwestern city at the time of Partition in 1947
  • Customers say they come from far-off places to relish the taste of tea at the shop which they find unique
By Yusra Jabeen ·

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Pakistan trains hundreds of volunteers ahead of annual Hajj pilgrimage

  • Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and every adult Muslim is required to undertake it at least once in their lifetime
  • Islamabad is to begin its Hajj flight operation from May 9 that would conclude on June 9 and facilitate over 63,000 pilgrims
By Aamir Saeed ·

Inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum focuses on innovative ways to enhance pilgrim experience

  • The 3-day event, which concluded on Wednesday, included 6 discussion sessions and 24 workshops led by 29 experts
By Arab News ·

Greek military ship intercepts two Houthi drones in the Red Sea

  • Greece has supplied a frigate to the EU’s mission, dubbed Aspides, to help protect the key maritime trade route
By Reuters ·

Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences

  • China has not announced plans for US Secretary of State to meet Xi Jinping
  • Antony Blinken is the first US secretary of state in 14 years to visit Shanghai
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia leading region’s transformative journey 

  • SVC makes significant strides in shaping private investment landscape
By Nour El-Shaeri ·

Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton. Man United survives another scare

  • Man. United came from behind twice to beat last-place Sheffield United 4-2.
  • Crystal Palace ensured top flight safety after 2-0 win against Newcastle
By AP ·

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Why the bidding may be furious for a portrait of Ottoman ruler Mehmed II, coming up for sale soon

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  • The newly rediscovered medallion features a portrait of Sultan Mehmed II The Conqueror
  • The item is expected to sell for around £2 million at auction at Bonhams of London
By Jonathan Gornall ·