JACKSON HOLE: European central bankers are leaving the annual Jackson Hole economic gathering with growing concerns about the future of financial cooperation with the United States, amid disagreements over monetary policy, currencies and the direction of Washington’s economic strategy. The concerns emerged during this year’s meeting of central bankers and economists in Wyoming, where the arrival of new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has attracted considerable attention. European officials are increasingly worried that U.S. economic policy could become less predictable and that tensions between Washington and its traditional financial partners could create additional volatility in global markets. One major issue…
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The first trailer for Inspector Jamshed: The Secret Parchment has arrived, giving fans of Ishtiaq Ahmed’s beloved Urdu novels their first major glimpse of the long-awaited screen adaptation. With its darker, gritty visual style, fast-paced action and mysterious storyline, the trailer has already generated considerable excitement among audiences and celebrities alike. The film, scheduled for release in 2027, follows Inspector Jamshed, played by Omair Rana, as he investigates a series of murders connected to a mysterious parchment. Ahad Raza Mir takes on the role of Behzaad, the film’s central antagonist. Ahad appears convincing in the trailer, bringing a noticeable intensity…
Growing tensions between Israel and Turkey over their competing interests in Syria have raised concerns about the possibility of a new regional confrontation, but a geopolitical analyst says a direct war between the two countries remains unlikely. In an exclusive discussion with JP Global Affairs anchor Ayaz Khan Lohani , senior journalist and analyst Rifa Alam said the situation in Syria is still fluid, with regional alignments continuing to change following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the emergence of Ahmed al-Sharaa as Syria’s new leader. The discussion comes after an Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase triggered a…
WASHINGTON: Pakistan has warned that India’s continued decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance could have serious consequences for regional peace and security, as Islamabad renewed its call for the restoration of the decades-old water-sharing agreement. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar issued the warning on August 28 while addressing a seminar hosted by Pakistan’s Embassy in Washington on the Indus Waters Treaty and its implications for South Asian security. Dar maintained that the 1960 treaty remains valid and binding under international law and argued that it contains no provision allowing either India or Pakistan…
TUNIS: At least 13 Tunisians are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Tunisian coast while sailing towards Italy, and two people were rescued, the head of a migrant rights group said on Saturday. The migrant boat set off early on Thursday, Mostafa Abdelkebir, the head of the Tunisian Observatory for Human Rights, told Reuters. One of the two survivors told rescuers in a local boat they had been stranded at sea for hours after their vessel capsized. The second survivor was in critical condition, said Abdelkebir, whose group monitors migration issues. Tunisia was once a major departure point…
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Saturday, in line with gains in the international market, with the price of gold per tola reaching Rs482,936 after an increase of Rs5,700 during the day. According to rates released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 10-gram gold increased by Rs4,972 to Rs414,039, . On Friday, the price of gold per tola had reached Rs477,136 after gaining Rs5,200 during the day. In the international market, gold prices increased by $57 to reach $4,604 per ounce, including a premium of $20. Furthermore, the price of silver remained unchanged…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today held a telephone conversation with his Malaysian counterpart Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim. During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister inquired about Dr Anwar Ibrahim’s health and wished him a swift and early recovery. The two Prime Ministers expressed their satisfaction at the current positive trajectory of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia. They resolved to continue this momentum, particularly with a view to enhance their trade and investment ties. Regional developments, particularly the situation in the Gulf, also came up for discussion. Dr Anwar Ibrahim praised Pakistan’s regional peace efforts and…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a contempt of court petition against the government over the transfer of party founder Imran Khan to a hospital for medical examination. The petition, filed by PTI lawyers Salman Akram Raja and Uzair Bhandari, seeks initiation of contempt proceedings over the alleged violation of the Supreme Court’s order dated August 18, 2026. The contempt petition regarding Imran Khan’s transfer also requests the court to issue show-cause notices to those responsible for the alleged contempt and order their personal appearance. It further asks the court to declare the respondents guilty of contempt of court and…
LEEDS: England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs to win a one-sided first Test at Headingley and launch Joe Root’s second spell as permanent captain in style. The convulsions which accompanied the series defeat by New Zealand eight weeks ago, with Ben Stokes stepping down and coach Brendon McCullum being relieved of his red-ball duties, were emphatically put behind them by England. A dominant display against a hugely disappointing Pakistan side saw the game wrapped up before tea on the third day despite the loss of more than half a day’s play to rain. After England had added…
LEEDS: Pakistan spinner Ali Usman produced a landmark performance at Headingley on August 20, becoming the first Pakistani left-arm spinner to take a five-wicket haul in a Test match in England. The 33-year-old claimed 5-92 from 23 overs as Pakistan struggled to contain England on a rain-affected second day of the opening Test in Leeds. His maiden Test five-for also made him only the sixth Pakistani spinner overall to achieve the feat in England. Ali’s performance ended a 54-year wait for a visiting spinner to claim five wickets at Headingley. Australia’s Ashley Mallett was the last visiting spinner to achieve the…
