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Outgoing envoy Marilina Armellin terms her stay in Pakistan full of sweet memories ISLAMABAD: (By Zubair Qureshi) Pakistan and Italy reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations across trade, labour mobility, education, culture, investment and development cooperation as the Embassy of Italy hosted a grand reception to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. The event was hosted by Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, and her spouse Domenico Polloni, with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik attending as the chief guest. The venue was beautifully adorned showcasing Italy’s rich cultural heritage. The ceremony…
MOSCOW — While Russian President Vladimir Putin maintains a firm stance on Ukraine, subtle shifts are emerging in domestic public discussion. Internal conversations increasingly highlight the severe human and economic costs of the conflict. Alongside these financial and social concerns, public interest in potential future negotiations is growing. However, measuring the true depth of anti-war sentiment remains challenging due to the Kremlin’s tight control over the media landscape. For now, state policy stands firm, even as domestic discourse becomes visibly more nuanced.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia may launch another large-scale aerial assault, citing intelligence reports indicating a possible new wave of attacks. The warning follows one of the most extensive Russian strikes in recent months, involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles targeting multiple regions across Ukraine. Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians to remain vigilant and respond promptly to air-raid alerts, while renewing calls for additional air-defense support from Kyiv’s international partners. Ukrainian officials said recent attacks caused casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure in several cities. According to media reports, the warning came amid heightened military activity and…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign exchange market shows mixed but stable trends as major global currencies remained firm against the rupee on June 3, 2026. US Dollar remains at Rs278.80 for buying and Rs279.65 for selling, while Euro stood at Rs321.89 and Rs328.39. UK Pound remained higher at Rs372.52 for buying and Rs378.2 for selling. UAE dirham was recorded at Rs75.35/Rs76.35, the Saudi riyal at Rs73.8/Rs74.6, Qatari riyal at Rs74.6/Rs75.6, Omani riyal at Rs717.7/Rs727.25, Bahraini dinar at Rs732.4/Rs743.87, and Kuwaiti dinar at Rs881.6/Rs892.25. Other currencies also showed steady movement. Australian Dollar traded at Rs197.32/Rs203.65, Canadian Dollar at Rs199.44/Rs206.2, Chinese yuan at Rs38/Rs38.75,…
The United Nations agency and the World Meteorological Organization have warned that the probability of El Niño occurring between June and August 2026 has reached 80 percent, which could lead to an increase in extreme heat, drought, unusual rainfall and other weather extremes around the world. According to the World Meteorological Organization, sea water temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific are rising to an unusually high level, as a result of which El Niño conditions are rapidly forming. The organization said in its latest report that according to global forecasts, the probability of El Niño occurring between June…
Gazing upon this scene, one cannot escape the stark irony it presents. If this missile was launched, it was surely dispatched with the intention of destruction—an instrument designed to extinguish lives and sow fear. Yet here it lies, silent and harmless, transformed into the center of a gathering where young people encircle it not with terror, but with smiles. Perhaps their laughter is the purest expression of relief—the joy of survival, the celebration of a life spared from becoming another casualty of conflict. In this moment, the dormant missile stands as a paradox: a symbol of death that has inadvertently…
PDMA Punjab has issued a storm, rain and hail alert in most districts of the province from today to June 5. According to the statement, there is a possibility of rain in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiat, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Bhakkar, Layyah, Faisalabad, Jhang, Okara, Gujranwala and Hafizabad. Rain is also predicted in Sargodha, Mianwali, Sheikhupura, Khushab and Mandi Bahauddin, there is a possibility of rain in Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad, Jhang and surrounding areas. An alert has been issued to commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province, DG PDMA Umar Javed says to stay in safe places to protect yourself from…
ISLAMABAD: After a one-day break, gold and silver became more expensive in the gold markets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, 24-carat gold became more expensive by Rs 4,600 per tola to Rs 476,362, while the price of ten grams of gold increased by Rs 3,944 to Rs 408,403. The price of silver per tola increased by Rs 94 to Rs 8,153. On the other hand, gold per ounce increased by $ 46 in the international market to $ 4,540.
From Silk Road Legacy to Regional Renewal: Maranjan Hill Reflects Afghanistan’s Enduring Heritage and Emerging Horizons. Rising above Kabul, Maranjan Hill—also known as Nader Khan Hill and Shohada Hill—offers a remarkable blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Once home to an ancient Buddhist monastery along the Silk Road, the hill reflects Afghanistan’s rich and diverse heritage. Its royal mausoleums and memorial sites honor important chapters of the nation’s past, while panoramic views connect visitors to the vibrant life of the city below. As Afghanistan engages with evolving regional partnerships, including recent cooperation initiatives between the Afghan authorities and Russia,…
ISLAMABAD: Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan: Pakistan’s foreign exchange market shows mixed but stable trends as major global currencies remained firm against the rupee on June 2, 2026. US Dollar remains at Rs278.80 for buying and Rs279.55 for selling, while Euro stood at Rs322.72 and Rs329.21. UK Pound remained higher at Rs372.98 for buying and Rs378.1 for selling. UAE dirham was recorded at Rs75.75/Rs76.65, the Saudi riyal at Rs73.9/Rs74.65, Qatari riyal at Rs74.75/Rs75.75, Omani riyal at Rs719.15/Rs730.25, Bahraini dinar at Rs729.05/Rs740.75, and Kuwaiti dinar at Rs876.38/Rs887.25. Other currencies also showed steady movement. Australian Dollar traded at Rs196.82/Rs202.68, Canadian Dollar at…