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NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit

Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:51am

Rutte has maintained strong ties with Pentagon officials, and Hegseth spoke warmly of his leadership at the Brussels event last week

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Trump deserves commendation

Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am

“Trump has done what no other US president dared to do.” “Indeed and that includes Obama, Clinton, and Bush all...

US launches new strikes after Trump threatens to attack Iran 'very hard'

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 07:32am

The strikes are in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression

Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter present-day ‘invasion’ on beaches

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:11am

LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, France: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Europe to counter what he termed an...

Czech Republic likely to miss NATO defence-spending target, PM tells FT

Published 31 May, 2026 11:02am

The US plans to tell NATO it will shrink the pool of American military capabilities available to assist the alliance's European ⁠nations in a major crisis, Reuters reported this month

Pentagon chief says US seeks ‘stable equilibrium’ with China in Asia

Published 31 May, 2026 02:34am

SINGAPORE: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday,...

AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles: Hegseth

Published 31 May, 2026 02:34am

SINGAPORE: The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop unmanned undersea vehicles as...

A true friendship developing between Washington & Islamabad: Hegseth

Published 31 May, 2026 02:34am

WASHINGTON: United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said a true friendship was developing between...

US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal, says Pentagon chief

Updated 30 May, 2026 06:06pm

President Donald Trump is 'patient' and wants to make a 'great deal' that ensures Iran does not get a nuclear weapon

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

Published 30 May, 2026 12:13pm

The US expects its Asian allies and partners to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

UK armed forces to visit US to mark independence anniversary

Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am

LONDON: The British military’s aerial display team and the Royal Navy, which was recently maligned by Donald Trump,...

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says

Updated 12 May, 2026 11:22pm

On April 29, Pentagon had said the war at that point had cost $25 billion.

Trump releases previously classified UFO files

Published 09 May, 2026 06:42am

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday released dozens of previously...

Dollar edges down as ME ceasefire holds

Published 06 May, 2026 05:58am

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged down on Tuesday as markets weighed developments in the Iran war, while the yen nudged...

US says Iran ceasefire holds despite exchange of fire

Published 06 May, 2026 05:58am

WASHINGTON/CAIRO: The United Arab Emirates said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday,...

Pentagon chief Hegseth: ceasefire with Iran is not over

Updated 05 May, 2026 07:08pm

'We know the Iranians are embarrassed by this fact,' Hegseth tells

South Korean-run vessel ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; Trump says Iran fired at the ship

Updated 05 May, 2026 02:40am

The South Korean foreign ministry said a fire and an explosion occurred on the vessel operated by South Korean shipper HMM

Trump says US Navy acting like ‘pirates’

Published 03 May, 2026 02:25am

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday the US Navy was acting “like pirates” as he described an operation...

US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline

Updated 01 May, 2026 02:23pm

Trump faced a deadline on Friday to end the Iran war or make the case to Congress for extending it

US war has cost USD25bn so far: Pentagon

Published 30 Apr, 2026 06:00am

WASHINGTON: The United States’ war in Iran has cost USD25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on...

Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says not a quagmire

Published 29 Apr, 2026 09:21pm

'You call it a quagmire, handing propaganda to our enemies? Shame on you for that statement,' Hegseth says

Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push

Updated 25 Apr, 2026 07:40pm

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi lays out Iran's demands, reservations about US positions

Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'

Published 24 Apr, 2026 07:33pm

'Our blockade is growing and going global,' Hegseth tells

Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Published 23 Apr, 2026 11:54am

In another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon, Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired

US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say

Published 23 Apr, 2026 10:32am

The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration 'effective immediately'

US steps up pressure on Iran

Published 17 Apr, 2026 06:16am

WASHINGTON: The US naval blockade of Iran is just an example of “polite” behaviour during the ongoing ceasefire and...

US forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn’t agree to a deal, says Hegseth

Updated 17 Apr, 2026 12:49pm

'You Iran, can choose a prosperous future, a golden bridge, and we hope that you do for the people of Iran,' says US Defense Secretary

Trump posts AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure, drawing outrage

Published 13 Apr, 2026 10:23pm

The post on Trump’s Truth Social platform came amid his escalating feud with Pope Leo, who has criticized the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A leaf out of Arms and the Man

Published 11 Apr, 2026 06:16am

“What is the first lesson that a politician must learn?” “How to….no that’s not relevant anymore.” “What were you...

Iran has indicated it would turn over enriched uranium, White House says

Published 09 Apr, 2026 12:25am

Trump says one of his main reasons for launching the war was to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon

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Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 15 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	3.98 ▲ 0.48 (13.71%)
Ittefaq Iron Ind / Jul 15 Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited(ITTEFAQ)	9.79 ▲ 1 (11.38%)
LSE Capital / Jul 15 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	7.50 ▲ 0.73 (10.78%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 15 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	14.05 ▲ 1.28 (10.02%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 15 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	13.63 ▲ 1.24 (10.01%)
TPL Insurance / Jul 15 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	54.74 ▲ 4.98 (10.01%)
Cherat Packaging / Jul 15 Cherat Packaging Limited(CPPL)	107.20 ▲ 9.75 (10.01%)
Cresent Jute / Jul 15 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	22.88 ▲ 2.08 (10%)
Maqbool Textile / Jul 15 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	30.80 ▲ 2.8 (10%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 15 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	93.49 ▲ 8.5 (10%)

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Agritech Non-voting / Jul 15 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	36 ▼ -4 (-10%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 15 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.75 ▼ -2.63 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jul 15 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	13.05 ▼ -1.4 (-9.69%)
EMCO Industries / Jul 15 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	53.50 ▼ -5.56 (-9.41%)
Invest Bank / Jul 15 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	20 ▼ -1.82 (-8.34%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 15 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	173.59 ▼ -12.09 (-6.51%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 15 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	2,299.89 ▼ -141.59 (-5.8%)
Prosperity Weav / Jul 15 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	69.50 ▼ -4.25 (-5.76%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Jul 15 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	15.10 ▼ -0.85 (-5.33%)
Shield Corp. / Jul 15 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	750 ▼ -40.1 (-5.08%)

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K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 15 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	52,097,262 ▼ -0.08
Cnergyico PK / Jul 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,750,019 ▼ -0.08
TPL Properties / Jul 15 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	27,820,328 ▲ 1.1
B.O.Punjab / Jul 15 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	24,382,255 ▲ 0.73
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 15 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	18,204,894 ▲ 0.73
LSE Capital / Jul 15 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	15,363,740 ▲ 0.73
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 15 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	15,330,355 ▲ 0.02
Ghandhara Tyre / Jul 15 Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited(GTYR)	14,419,095 ▲ 0.14
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jul 15 Blue-Ex Limited(BLUEX)	12,611,485 ▲ 0.25
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 15 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	12,114,703 ▲ 0.95

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