LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has paid tribute to the Pakistan Army for what she described as a strong and immediate response to the recent attack along the Pak-Afghan border. In a statement issued on Friday, the chief minister strongly condemned the assault, calling it a cowardly act. She saluted the armed forces for…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s military response to cross-border firing has intensified, with officials confirming significant losses on the Afghan side. According to the prime minister’s spokesperson for foreign media, Mosharraf Zaidi, at least 72 Afghan Taliban combatants were killed and over 120 wounded during counterstrikes carried out under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq. Earlier reports from state media indicated…
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has begun technical discussions with the State Bank of Pakistan in Karachi as part of the third review of Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility and the second review of the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The IMF delegation, led by Iva Petrova, will hold meetings in Karachi…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that the global system is undergoing rapid transformation and Pakistan is fully prepared to respond to emerging international challenges. Speaking at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026, Dar stated that the world order formed after World War II is no longer stable, as global institutions,…
Police in Kohat have released photographs of two men wanted in connection with the murder of Dr Mehwish Hasnain, as authorities intensify efforts to arrest the suspects in what has become a high-profile case. According to Kohat Police, the suspects have been identified as Hayat Gul and Saif Ali Khan. Both men have reportedly been…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will continue its existing policy towards Afghanistan unless the Afghan Taliban leadership abandons what officials have described as a “guerrilla mindset,” Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Wednesday. Speaking on a private television programme, the minister stated that Pakistan initially preferred dialogue to resolve tensions with Kabul. However, he warned…
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed that Pakistan is fully prepared to navigate a rapidly transforming global order marked by multi-polarity, evolving alliances, and mounting geopolitical competition. Addressing the inaugural session of the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026, Dar emphasized that Pakistan believes in resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy while…
Amid growing concerns over escalating terror threats, Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments have agreed on a comprehensive joint strategy aimed at ensuring peace and stability across the country. Enhanced security measures have been implemented nationwide following recent attacks and cross-border tensions. The decision was made during a high-level law and order meeting chaired by Minister…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a new WhatsApp-based digital assistant aimed at facilitating telecom users across the country. According to an official statement issued by PTA, the digital assistant has been introduced to provide general guidance regarding telecommunication services and complaint procedures. The service is available on WhatsApp at 03150055055. The system…
The cabinet of Saudi Arabia has approved a series of new agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation with Pakistan across key sectors including security, health, and administration. The decisions were taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and emphasized expanding…
