Pakistan intensifies diplomatic push as Shehbaz speaks to Iran president | The Express Tribune

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PM condoles over 1,900 Iranian deaths as Pakistan presses multiple stakeholders for path to peace talks A combination picture of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. PHOTOS: FILE ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held an hour-long telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as Islamabad has stepped up its diplomatic … Read more

Pakistan playing ‘pivotal role’ in ending US-Iran war: Khawaja Asif | The Express Tribune

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‘I think history is in making. Pakistan’s leadership and the hybrid system … is delivering,’ defence minister says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APP/ File Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday that Pakistan was playing a very “pivotal role” in ending the war between the United States and Iran. Speaking in an interview on … Read more

FCC to hear appeal for transfer of May 9 case | The Express Tribune

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has accepted an appeal by Radio Pakistan Peshawar seeking the transfer of the trial of the case related to May 9, 2023 violence to Islamabad or another province for preliminary hearing and issued notices to all the parties to the case. A two-member FCC bench, comprising Justice Ali Baqar … Read more

Dar to head panel to bridge differences as MQM-P leadership meets PM in Karachi | The Express Tribune

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KARACHI: In a move that could set the stage for fresh constitutional bargaining, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Thursday pitched a 28th constitutional amendment with a focus on empowering local governments under Article 140-A. The proposal, which effectively puts local governance back on the front burner, was presented by an MQM-P delegation led by … Read more

35 Pakistani universities feature in QS Subject Rankings 2026 | The Express Tribune

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Institutions show strength in engineering and agriculture but face gaps in global reputation and regional balance Pakistan’s higher education institutions have continued to assert their presence in Asia, with 35 universities featuring in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, covering around 180 subject entries. The latest data highlights both strengths in technical and … Read more

Pakistan set to begin Hajj flight operation from April 18 | The Express Tribune

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A total of 468 flights are scheduled to transport pilgrims to Saudi Arabia over 34-day period Pakistan finalised its Hajj 2026 flight schedule and completed visa issuance for pilgrims under the government scheme, with the pre-Hajj flight operation set to begin on April 18, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said on Wednesday. … Read more

PM reviews Gulf food export plan, orders faster decisions, port efficiency | The Express Tribune

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He expresses satisfaction over strategy devised for supplying food items to Gulf states and the progress made so far PM Shehbaz chaired a high-level meeting to review Gulf food export plan, orders faster decisions and port efficiency. PHOTO: EXPRESS Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the supply of food … Read more

Pakistan leans on US and Iran ties to emerge as potential peacebroker | The Express Tribune

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Talks could boost Pakistan’s global standing, echoing its role in Nixon’s 1972 China visit Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifand US President Donald Trump at the “Board of Peace” meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. PHOTO:REUTERS Pakistan’s role as a possible host of talks aimed at ending the Iran war builds on its courtship of United … Read more

Husband must pay dower on demand if timing unspecified, rules LHC | The Express Tribune

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Court restores woman’s right to Haq Mehr, sets aside lower court ruling denying payment LAHORE: If the time for the payment of dower (Haq Mehr) is not specified in the marriage contract, the husband is legally bound to pay it whenever the wife demands it, the Lahore High Court (LHC) ruled on Tuesday. In a … Read more

President Zardari directs ministers to ease petroleum prices, prioritise public relief | The Express Tribune

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Reviews broader law and order situation, economic outlook and the energy sector; PM takes stock of food supplies President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed the government to minimise the burden of petroleum product prices to facilitate the common man. According to a statement issued by the President House on X, President Zardari met with … Read more