JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has departed for Washington for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump, marking their seventh face-to-face meeting since 2025 as the two leaders seek to deepen cooperation on regional security and diplomatic priorities. The visit comes at a critical time, with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Iran’s regional influence, and efforts to …

ISLAMABAD: While inflation has eased in many parts of the world, Pakistan continues to face far greater price pressures than China, highlighting the stark contrast between the economic conditions of the two Asian nations. Economists say the difference stems from a combination of structural and policy factors. Pakistan has struggled with a weakening currency, high import dependence, rising energy costs, …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s preferential access to European markets under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) has been hailed as a vital economic lifeline—but experts warn it is a bridge to long-term competitiveness, not the final destination. Economists and trade analysts say the GSP+ programme has significantly boosted Pakistan’s exports by granting reduced or zero-duty access to the European Union for …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has lost one of its most distinguished scientific minds as veteran nuclear scientist Dr Pervez Butt passed away, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape the country’s nuclear and energy programmes. Dr Butt was widely respected for his decades of service in Pakistan’s scientific community, where he played a key role in advancing nuclear research, energy development, and …

ISLAMABAD: Tensions between Pakistan and India have once again come into sharp focus as Islamabad issued a stern warning against what it called any form of “adventurism,” while strongly condemning recent remarks by an Indian minister on the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. In a strongly worded statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office rejected the minister’s comments as “provocative, irresponsible, and …