SYDNEY: Regional television viewers across three Australian regions will continue to enjoy Channel 10 programming for another three months following an extension to existing broadcasting arrangements. The temporary extension ensures uninterrupted access to some of Channel 10’s most popular programs, including MasterChef Australia, Australian Survivor, national news bulletins, reality shows, and a wide range of…
ISLAMABAD: A proposal by a prominent Chinese policy expert suggesting that China should become part of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has reignited discussions about the future of regional water cooperation and cross-border water management in South Asia. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, Victor Gao, President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG),…
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the new fiscal year 2026–27 on a positive note as the benchmark KSE-100 Index posted strong gains during early trading, reflecting renewed investor confidence and optimistic market sentiment. The KSE-100 Index surged by 1,164 points in the morning session, climbing to 181,466 points after opening with strong buying activity…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military has announced that security forces successfully intercepted and destroyed four drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan after they crossed into Pakistani airspace along the Balochistan border. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the drones entered Pakistani territory on June 30 and were immediately detected by the country’s advanced air defence system. The…
RIYADH: Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Minister for Narcotics Control, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, has arrived in Saudi Arabia on an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations and expand security cooperation between Pakistan and the Kingdom. Upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Mohsin Naqvi received a warm welcome from Saudi Interior Minister Prince…
Pakistan’s foreign policy has long been guided by the need to maintain balanced relations with both Saudi Arabia and Iran. While Saudi Arabia remains one of Pakistan’s closest economic and strategic allies, Iran is an important neighboring country with deep historical, geographical, and security ties. As tensions continue to shape the Middle East, Pakistan has…
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Abdul Karim has taken disciplinary action against two police officers, directing both officials to report to the Central Police Office (CPO), Punjab, Lahore. The move reflects the Punjab Police’s continued focus on accountability, discipline, and improved performance within the force. According to official details, Additional SP Headquarters Rawalpindi Mudassar…
Pakistan has expressed strong concern at the United Nations Security Council over Israel’s controversial E1 settlement plan, warning that the proposed project could seriously threaten the creation of a viable, geographically connected, and independent Palestinian state. The statement reinforces Pakistan’s longstanding support for Palestinian self-determination and a peaceful resolution based on the internationally recognized two-state…
Pakistan and Italy have signed a Rs6.3 billion concessional loan agreement to strengthen agricultural skills, vocational education, and rural development under Pakistan’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) National Reform Programme. The initiative marks a major step toward modernizing Pakistan’s agriculture sector through advanced training, innovation, and international cooperation. The agreement was signed in…
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward transforming its agriculture sector as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the early formulation of a comprehensive National Agriculture Policy in consultation with provincial governments. The announcement aims to modernize farming, improve crop productivity, strengthen food security, and unlock sustainable economic growth through innovation, technology, and better policymaking. During…
