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Former IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei has condemned recent US threats of military action against Iran, drawing stark parallels to the buildup before the 2003 Iraq invasion. He argues these unilateral warnings violate international law amid no clear danger from Iran. In a January 29, 2026, post on X, ElBaradei—a Nobel Peace Prize winner and ex-IAEA Director General—stated: “The continued unilateral threats of a military strike against #Iran in the absence of any clear and present danger and in violation of international law, brings to mind the same grim scene before the illegal and immoral #Iraq war with its lies and…
ISLAMABAD: Latest Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan, US dollar remained at Rs280.6 and for buying and Rs282.45 for selling. Euro stood at Rs335.33 on the buying side and Rs339.46 on the selling side, while UK pound sterling was trading at Rs387.33 for buying and Rs391.83 for selling. The UAE dirham was trading at Rs 76.50 for buying and Rs 77.30 for selling, while the Saudi riyal was available at Rs 74.85 and Rs 75.3, respectively. Other regional currencies also showed strength, with the Kuwaiti dinar trading at Rs 907.45 for buying and Rs 916.91 for selling, and the Bahraini dinar trading…
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has predicted rain and snowfall in different parts of the country from January 31 to February 3. According to the Meteorological Department, rain and snowfall are expected in northern Balochistan and northern areas during the next few days. During this period, rain and snowfall have also been predicted in various areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It has been further informed that rain may occur in Islamabad and the Potohar region from February 1 to 3, while rain is also expected in Punjab, Murree and Galiyat. The Meteorological Department has warned that there will be…
ISLAMABAD: How high will the price of gold go globally by June 2026? A new prediction has been made. The Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) has predicted that gold could reach a high of $6,200 per ounce in the global market by mid-2026. Earlier, the global financial institution Goldman Sachs had predicted the price of gold, according to which the price of gold could reach $5,400 per ounce by the end of 2026. It should be remembered that last night, after reaching a record level of $5,594, the price of gold suddenly fell by 5% to $5,109. According to economic…
Islamabad: The contemporary global order is undergoing a significant rupture, marked by the erosion of rule-based multilateralism, the rise of unilateral power politics, and the fragmentation of international norms, posing serious strategic, economic, and societal challenges for states like Pakistan. What was long described as a ‘rules-based order’ often functioned as an instrument of powerful states against weaker ones. Currently, that order is leading to instability, uncertainty, and selective adherence to international law, intensifying the great-power rivalry. This was noted during a session at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, titled “The Transitioning World: Implications and Options for Pakistan.”…
A powerful storm recently caused a major landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, displacing over 1,500 residents whose homes now teeter on a collapsing cliff edge. truck on January 25, 2026, triggered by heavy rains from Cyclone Harry (also called Storm Harry), affecting a 4-5 km section of hillside in this south-central Sicilian town of about 25,000 people. It led to homes, cars, and infrastructure sliding up to 20 meters down, with the ground still unstable and shifting due to soaked soil. No deaths were reported, but authorities set up a 150-meter “no-go zone” and closed schools. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visited…
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has forecast rain in various parts of the country from January 31 to February 3, with snowfall also expected in the mountainous areas. According to the report issued by the agency, light rain is expected at intervals in Islamabad, Khuzdar Potohar, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Gujranwala and surrounding areas from February 1 to February 3. Light rain and snowfall are expected in Murree, Galiyat and adjacent areas from February 1 to 3. Rain and snowfall with strong winds are expected in the northern areas of Balochistan from January 31 to February 1. Snowfall in Naran, Kaghan, Dir,…
ISLAMABAD: Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan, the US dollar was trading at Rs 280.65 for buying and Rs 282.30 for selling. The euro was trading at Rs 335.54 for buying and Rs 339.67 for selling, while the UK pound sterling was trading at Rs 386.26 for buying and Rs 390.96 for selling. The UAE dirham was trading at Rs 76.50 for buying and Rs 77.30 for selling, while the Saudi riyal was available at Rs 74.90 and Rs 75.35, respectively. Other regional currencies also showed strength, with the Kuwaiti dinar trading at Rs 907.60 for buying and Rs 917.56 for…
ISLAMABAD: The price of gold in Pakistan has broken all previous records. The price of gold has increased by more than 42 thousand in two days, the price has reached the highest level in the country’s history. Today, the price of gold per tola has increased by 21 thousand 200 rupees, the price has reached the level of 5 lakh 72 thousand 862 rupees. The price of 10 grams of gold has increased by 18 thousand 175 rupees, the new price has reached the highest level of 4 lakh 91 thousand 136 rupees. With the increase in the price of…
Introduction to the Grand Patundas Expedition If you’re seeking a place where two massive glaciers meet a field of perfect emerald green, you need to turn your compass toward Northern Pakistan. The Grand Patundas Meadows & Glacial Giants Expedition isn’t just a hike; it’s a 22-day odyssey that earns its title as the “most beautiful walk in Hunza.” Imagine standing on a high ridge at 4,575 meters (15,000 ft), separating the shimmering white ice of the Passu Glacier on one side from the rugged, rocky expanse of the Batura Glacier on the other. This is Patundas: the throne room…