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Asia's hottest Michelin-starred restaurants right now

New Delhi, April 25 -- The Michelin Guide turns 100 this year. It began as a practical handbook for French motorists, listing places to refuel, repair a car, stop for the night, before evolving into s... Read More


Fired Navy secretary John Phelan challenges dismissal, seeks Trump's final wordPublished on: April 25, 2026 10:00 AM

Pakistan, April 25 -- A dramatic standoff has emerged in Washington after John Phelan reportedly refused to step down immediately following his dismissal by Pete Hegseth, instead seeking direct confir... Read More


Defence Secretary discusses on troops deployment for UN operations with UN Assistant Secretary-General

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha met Assistant Secretary-General responsible for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific at the ... Read More


US says Iran can play in FIFA World Cup but IRGC-linked people won't be allowedPublished on: April 25, 2026 9:59 AM

Pakistan, April 25 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday Washington had no objections to Iranian players participating in the 2026 Fifa World Cup but he added the players will not be allo... Read More


PSX ends higher on back of Iran delegation newsPublished on: April 25, 2026 9:56 AM

Pakistan, April 25 -- A volatile trading session was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as investors closely monitored geopolitical developments, with the benchmark KSE-100 ending the week ... Read More


Rupee inches up against dollarPublished on: April 25, 2026 9:49 AM

Pakistan, April 25 -- The Rupee on Friday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.85 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 278.86. According to t... Read More


APTMA urges central bank to boost export creditPublished on: April 25, 2026 9:48 AM

Pakistan, April 25 -- Amid the US-Iran War and the closure of Hormuz, the aftershocks of escalating oil prices are being witnessed in the already-crawling textile industry of Pakistan. The supply chai... Read More


White House press secretary takes maternity leave during Iran tensionsPublished on: April 25, 2026 9:45 AM

Pakistan, April 25 -- Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, has gone on maternity leave as she prepares to welcome her second child, stepping away at a time of heightened geopolitical ten... Read More


Why Iran FM Araghchi left without meeting US delegation in Islamabad

India, April 25 -- Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi left Pakistan capital Islamabad on Saturday even before the arrival of the US delegation to Pakistan. Shortly after his arrival in Islamabad... Read More


Trump's 'unauthorised' war on Iran to hit 60-day limit soon. What happens next?

India, April 25 -- It will soon be 60 days since a surprise US-Israeli attack on Iran triggered a full-blown war between the countries, the ripples of which were felt across the Middle East. While a f... Read More