Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that Pakistan and Azerbaijan share strong brotherly relations, emphasizing that bilateral ties between the two countries continue to grow with time. The prime minister conveyed his warm greetings to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev during a meeting with Azerbaijan’s Justice Minister Farid Turab Oglu Ahmadov in Islamabad. He recalled his…
Pakistan has strongly rejected what it describes as a foreign-backed disinformation campaign aimed at undermining its diplomatic role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States. Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that a coordinated negative information campaign has been circulating in recent days, allegedly originating from external sources with the intent to create…
Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter has praised Pakistan’s diplomatic role in ongoing regional tensions involving Iran and the United States, suggesting that the country’s leadership deserves international recognition for its mediation efforts. Speaking during a television programme, Ritter highlighted Pakistan’s central role in facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington amid a complex and sensitive…
Authorities in Islamabad have introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the burden of heavy school bags on students, while also taking steps to enforce the removal of a banned O-level Pakistan Studies book still being sold in the market. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA),…
State Minister for Law Barrister Aqeel Malik has rejected claims that a proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment would roll back the landmark 18th Amendment, calling such assertions misleading and baseless. Speaking during a televised discussion, Aqeel Malik clarified that no formal work is currently underway on any constitutional amendment. However, he acknowledged that discussions on broader…
Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Dattatreya Hosabale and former Indian army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane have expressed support for maintaining dialogue with Pakistan, even as relations between the two countries remain strained. Dattatreya Hosabale, who serves as the General Secretary of the RSS, emphasized the importance of keeping diplomatic channels open. He stated that India…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has sought additional funding to address a growing backlog of children awaiting cochlear implant procedures under the Sehat Card Plus programme. Health officials said around 1,000 children with hearing and speech impairments are currently on the waiting list for the procedure. The move aims to ensure timely treatment, especially for children…
Tribal elders in Mohmand district have stepped forward to offer mediation through the traditional jirga system in an effort to reduce rising tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The proposal was presented during a jirga meeting held in Ghalanai, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Yasir Hassan. The gathering included prominent tribal elders and representatives from various…
A powerful explosion in the Sarai Naurang market of Lakki Marwat has killed at least nine people and injured 33 others, according to local officials. The blast occurred in a crowded commercial area, causing widespread panic and significant damage to shops, vehicles, and surrounding infrastructure. Authorities said the explosion took place at Phatak Chowk in…
Pakistan International Airlines Pakistan International Airlines is set to be formally handed over to new owners on May 25, marking a major milestone in the long-running privatisation process, according to sources from the Privatisation Commission. Officials confirmed that the process has now entered its final stage, with all major procedural and regulatory requirements already completed….
