NEW YORK/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Thursday reaffirmed their shared commitment to dialogue, multilateralism, and effective cooperation, particularly within the framework of the United Nations. The reaffirmation came during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette…
LONDON: Prince Andrew, younger brother of King Charles III, was released from police custody after being questioned in connection with allegations linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The Duke of York was detained by Thames Valley Police and interrogated for several hours over claims of misconduct in public office. Authorities are investigating reports suggesting…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has delivered a significant judgment in a case involving the misuse of a fabricated marriage claim to conceal serious allegations of sexual assault. A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi dismissed the petitioner’s appeal and imposed a fine of PKR 1 million, citing abuse of legal process…
Bangladesh’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and State Minister Shama Obaed Islam have thanked Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for his warm congratulations on their new appointments, signaling a positive step toward strengthening diplomatic relations between the two countries. According to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the country attaches…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced that there will be no electricity or gas loadshedding during Sehr and Iftar timings throughout the holy month of Ramazan, ensuring uninterrupted utility services for fasting citizens across Pakistan. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Power Minister Awais Leghari made the announcement during a joint press conference,…
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on Wednesday stated that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s foremost priority is to make Punjab a drug-free province. She emphasized that protecting students from narcotics is a collective responsibility of society. During her visit to the Punjab Anti-Narcotics Force (PANF) headquarters, Director General Brigadier Mazhar Iqbal briefed the minister on the…
The opposition alliance, Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), on Wednesday announced the conclusion of its prolonged sit-in outside Parliament House, staged over concerns regarding the health of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Despite ending the protest, TTAP reaffirmed its key demand that Imran Khan be granted uninterrupted access to his personal doctors and allowed private meetings with his…
The 16th National Assembly of Pakistan has successfully concluded its second parliamentary year, marking a period of significant legislative progress and strengthened oversight. During the year, lawmakers passed a total of 46 bills into law, including 40 government bills and six private members’ bills. In addition, the House adopted 27 resolutions addressing key national issues….
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the immediate removal of all obstacles faced by Pakistanis seeking visas to Sri Lanka. The decision was made during a meeting with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain. President Dissanayake acknowledged Pakistan’s support during Sri Lanka’s challenging economic period and…
The federal government has announced a major reduction in electricity tariffs for industrial consumers across Pakistan, providing long-awaited relief to businesses facing high energy costs. The revised rates will take effect from February 2026 following approval by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority and will apply to all distribution companies, including K-Electric, until December 2026….
