Pakistan

August 04, 2026 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has departed for Amman, Jordan, to attend a Ministerial Meeting on Jerusalem tomorrow. He is paying the visit at the invitation of his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Al Safadi. The meeting will bring together Foreign Ministers of the Arab League…

Police Martyrs’ Day is being observed today to honour police officers and personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty and to express solidarity with their families. Special ceremonies, guards of honour, and wreath-laying ceremonies are being held at police lines and memorials across the country. President Asif…

At least fifteen people, including six policemen, were martyred in a suicide bombing near Kabal Police Station in Swat on Sunday, according to local administration and police officials. Malakand Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Fida Hussain said the suicide bomber attempted to enter Kabal Police Station but was stopped by…

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security forces are continuing Operation 11 Garaj, killing several Khawarij and destroying their hideouts. During the operation that has been continuing for the last two months, security forces arrested facilitators of terrorists and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. According to security sources, terrorists are…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the access system for the track record of the Family Registration Certificate will be streamlined. He said this during an unannounced visit to the round-the-clock NADRA Center in Lahore today. Mohsin Naqvi directed NADRA staff to properly guide citizens on the required documentation. He also…

Pakistan Maritime Security Agency has signed a landmark contract for the installation of Vessel Monitoring System on Pakistani fishing vessels. The contract signing ceremony was held at PMSA Headquarters in Karachi. Secretary Defence retired Lt Gen Muhammad Ali attended the event as the chief guest, while representatives of the federal…

The National Emergency Response Committee has directed all stakeholders to further strengthen inter-agency coordination and ensure timely implementation of preventive measures to minimize the impact of weather events. The Committee met at the NDMA Headquarters in Islamabad today with Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal in the chair to review the evolving…

Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, Engineer Amir Muqam has urged all political parties to ensure a peaceful continuation of the democratic process in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to media in Islamabad, he said political parties should focus on winning the confidence of the people. He said…

Prime Minister’s Advisor Rana Sanaullah says Kashmiris have peacefully exercised their right to vote across all polling stations in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections. He was addressing a news conference alongside Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam in Islamabad today. Rana Sanaullah said…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has said political rivalry is the essence of democracy. He was talking to newsmen after visiting a polling station established for a Kashmiri refugee seat of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Lahore today. The Minister said political differences should not lead…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appreciated the security forces for killing five terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij in North Waziristan today. In their separate statements, they paid rich tribute to Shaheed Major Hafiz Ihsan Elahi, who embraced martyrdom while gallantly fighting the…

Security Forces have killed five Indian-sponsored Khwarij in an intelligence-based operation in the Razmak area of North Waziristan district today. According to ISPR, the operation was conducted on the reported presence of Khwarij belonging to the Indian proxy, Fitna Al Khwarij. However, in the intense exchange of fire during the…

Pakistan has welcomed the positive developments under the Board of Peace towards the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan also appreciates the mediating countries, including the United States of America, Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye, for their sustained efforts and expects…

Emergency Response Committee (ERC) at a meeting in Islamabad today reviewed national preparedness and response during the current spell of monsoon rains. It was chaired via video link by the Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal. The Committee was presented with a comprehensive overview of…

Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said Türkiye is an important strategic technology partner in the modernization, industrial development and innovation of Pakistan Railways. He made the remarks during his visit to Turkiye during which he visited the country’s largest state-owned railway manufacturer, TÜRASAS and leading defence and high-technology…

The 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the People’s Republic of China was commemorated at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. Speaking on the occasion, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir highlighted the enduring strength of Pakistan-China…

A delegation from the Republic of Belarus, led by Chief of the General Staff and First Deputy Defence Minister, Major General Pavel Muraveiko, called on Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf in Islamabad. During the meeting, professional matters of mutual interest, including defence collaboration, were discussed. Admiral Naveed…

The National Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert, warning of increased river flows across the country till Sunday. According to the NDMA, the Indus River is experiencing moderate flooding at Guddu, while low flood conditions continue at Kalabagh, Chashma, and Sukkur. Similarly, the Chenab River is likely to witness…

Rain, wind and thundershowers are expected in Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, and northeastern Balochistan during the next twelve hours. Temperatures of major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad twenty-four degrees centigrade, Lahore twenty-eight, Karachi thirty, Peshawar twenty-seven, Quetta twenty-two, Murree sixteen, Gilgit nineteen and Muzaffarabad twenty-three degrees centigrade. According…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan welcomes developments under the Board of Peace towards implementation of the process of disarmament under the Gaza Peace Plan. In a post on social media platform X, he said the mediating countries, including the United States of America, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye,…

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said the state of Pakistan is committed to engaging directly with the people of Balochistan to ensure sustainable development in the province. Addressing a news conference in Rawalpindi on Friday, he stressed the need to empower the people of…