Residents across the coastal regions of Taiwan experienced tremors after a moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the area. According to initial seismic reports, the earthquake originated at a depth of 66.8 kilometers beneath the surface, reducing the likelihood of severe structural damage. Local authorities confirmed that there were no immediate reports…
Twenty-five students from Sri Lanka have arrived in Pakistan to pursue MBBS degrees at leading medical universities under the fully funded Allama Iqbal Scholarship Programme. The students landed at Jinnah International Airport, where they were warmly received by officials. The scholarship initiative is managed by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan as part of a…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio held high-level talks in Washington, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, economic ties, and counterterrorism cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. According to a US State Department statement, discussions focused on critical minerals development, energy cooperation, and expanding commercial opportunities for…
Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong and continued commitment to United Nations peacekeeping operations at a time when the global body is facing a serious financial crisis that threatens its operational stability. Speaking at the opening session of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations at the United Nations headquarters, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim…
Iran has issued a strong warning stating that it will respond decisively to any military action against its territory while calling on the international community to help reduce tensions in the region. In a letter addressed to António Guterres, Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations expressed concern over recent statements attributed to Donald Trump,…
Washington, DC: In a significant diplomatic development, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, signaling renewed momentum in Pakistan–US relations. According to officials, the meetings focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding economic cooperation, and enhancing collaboration on regional security…
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…
