Pakistan

Mourning processions marking the 9th of Muharram will be held across Pakistan today to pay tribute to the sacrifices of the martyrs of Karbala, with stringent security measures in place nationwide. Additional personnel from the police, Rangers and other law enforcement agencies have been deployed along procession routes, while surveillance…

Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. However, isolated rain, windstorm and thunderstorm is expected in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, south and northeast Punjab, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas. Temperature of major cities: Islamabad twenty-six degree centigrade, Lahore and Peshawar twenty-nine, Karachi thirty,…

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has initiated an inquiry into the alleged spread of false and misleading information targeting easypaisa bank limited across social media and digital platforms over the past two weeks. The complaint was filed by Mr Naresh Kumar Aruwani, Head of Country Litigation at easypaisa…

Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has expressed his country’s full support for Pakistan’s peace efforts. He conveyed these sentiments during a telephone call to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During their most warm and cordial conversation, the Amir congratulated the Prime Minister on Pakistan’s successful diplomatic efforts…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Governor Tabuk Prince Fahd Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud this afternoon. During their most warm and cordial conversation, the Governor congratulated the Prime Minister on Pakistan’s remarkable diplomatic efforts that resulted in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed China’s unwavering support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts, underlining the importance of peaceful settlement of disputes as enshrined in the UN Charter. He expressed these remarks during a telephone call to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar today. The Chinese Foreign Minister…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan is being recognized as a peace-maker and net security provider for the region due to its mediation efforts between the US and Iran. Speaking in the National Assembly today, he said these efforts led to saving hundreds of thousands of lives. He…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has invited the PTI to sign the Charter of Democracy, emphasizing that any necessary improvements can be incorporated into the document. Speaking in the National Assembly today after the remarks of the Opposition Leader, he recalled that both the PML-N and PPP had agreed to the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA) and private Hajj organizers for their outstanding performance and successful management of Hajj 2026, which earned international recognition from Saudi Arabia. He was talking to recipients of the Labbaytum Excellence Award for best performance in Hajj 2026 operations…

‘The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ and the ‘Lucerne Summit’ reinforce Pakistan’s faith in dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts. This was stated by Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, at his weekly media briefing in Islamabad today. He said Pakistan welcomes the positive recognition and encouraging remarks…

Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, defence cooperation and avenues for enhanced military-to-military collaboration…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed for strict action against tax evaders and businesses issuing fake receipts. She was chairing a meeting of the Revenue Department in Lahore today. The Chief Minister approved measures to monitor marriage halls, marquees, farmhouses, and major food chains through cameras, while also…

The 12th meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism was held in Islamabad today. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Additional Secretary Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Khan Jamali and Russian Federation Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmitry Lyubinsky led the dialogue. During the meeting, discussions centered…

At the United Nations, Pakistan has welcomed the positive trajectory of developments in Syria expressing support for the country’s stabilization efforts for integration into the international community. Speaking at the Security Council briefing, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmed strongly condemned Israel’s continued violations of Syria’s sovereignty…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has termed ‘The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ as a credible framework and very well thought out document, acceptable to both the parties for future negotiations. In an interview with foreign news channel, Al Arabiya, he said the technical level talks between Iran…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan’s efforts for peace between the United States and Iran have enhanced the country’s respect and positive narrative at the international level. Speaking in the National Assembly today, he said this achievement could not have been secured even by spending billions of rupees. The Prime…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian upon his arrival at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad today. A formal reception ceremony was held at the Prime Minister’s House, where a smartly turned-out contingent of the armed forces presented a guard of honour to the Iranian President.…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, called on Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, during which views on regional developments and peace initiatives were exchanged. The Iranian President appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and responsible role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and regional stability. He acknowledged…

Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and regional peace. This commitment was expressed at a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and his Iranian counterpart, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, in Islamabad today. Asif Ali Zardari congratulated Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum…

Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Islamabad on a state visit to Pakistan. He was warmly received at the airport by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Chairman of…

The Human Rights Cell strongly condemns the heartbreaking incident in District Sargodha, where innocent girl Muntaha was brutally murdered. This incident is not only a tragedy for one family but also a question mark on the collective conscience of the entire nation and the responsibility of the state. Tariq Mahmood…