Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The prime minister expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reiterated Pakistan’s support for its right to self-defence. In a statement posted on X, Shehbaz Sharif condemned…
The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States has continued to escalate, with renewed strikes, military exchanges and diplomatic efforts shaping the latest developments in the region. The current crisis began with joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, followed by the announcement of what the US described as “major combat operations.” According…
Pakistan has urged the United Nations to prevent shared water resources from being used as a means of political pressure, coercion or conflict. The issue was raised during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council as members considered a resolution on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation. Pakistan’s First Secretary…
Global oil prices climbed by more than 2% after renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over the security of oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy trade routes. The latest escalation has increased fears of a wider regional conflict, with the Strait…
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…
Members of the United Kingdom’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Kashmir have formally raised concerns regarding reports of a communications blackout and escalating tensions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In a letter addressed to UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, parliamentarians urged the British government to seek clarity on the situation and support efforts aimed…
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…
Pakistan has firmly rejected claims made by the Afghan Taliban regarding an alleged violation of the Eidul Fitr truce, describing the accusations as baseless and misleading. The country’s information ministry labeled the claims as “frivolous” and dismissed them as unfounded propaganda. According to an official statement shared on social media, Pakistan clarified that no breach…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel and its allies are “fighting the bad guys” in the ongoing conflict with Iran, describing Tehran as an extreme threat comparable to “50 North Koreas.” His remarks come amid escalating military tensions and joint US-Israeli operations targeting Iranian positions. In a widely circulated media interview, Netanyahu…
