Pakistan has been crowned Central Asian Volleyball Championship 2026 champions after defeating Bangladesh in straight sets in the tournament final held in Islamabad. The national volleyball team remained unbeaten throughout the competition, delivering an outstanding performance to lift the prestigious regional title. In the championship final, Pakistan dominated Bangladesh with set scores of 25-20, 25-16,…
China, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has donated $2 million worth of reproductive health supplies, family planning products, and medical equipment to Pakistan to improve maternal and newborn healthcare services across the country. The assistance was officially handed over to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination during a…
Saudi Arabia has appointed Major General (Retired) Rajeh Al-Buqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, marking a significant step in strengthening the longstanding diplomatic partnership between the two countries. He succeeds Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki, who previously served as Saudi Arabia’s envoy to Islamabad. Rajeh Al-Buqami officially took the oath of office alongside several newly…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have called for a significant expansion of Pakistan-Croatia relations, emphasizing stronger cooperation in trade, investment, information technology, connectivity, tourism, agriculture, and skilled manpower during the official visit of Croatia’s Foreign and European Affairs Minister, Dr. Gordan Grlić Radman, to Islamabad. In separate meetings, the…
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad and several parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) late Wednesday night, sending residents rushing out of their homes and buildings as strong tremors were felt across multiple cities. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake occurred at approximately 10:57 PM Pakistan Standard Time. Seismic experts reported…
Pakistan’s Federal Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has lodged a strong official protest against a foreign media organization over what it described as a false and misleading report concerning Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In an official statement issued from Islamabad, the ministry said the report was based on unverified and unsubstantiated allegations that failed…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered a comprehensive upgrade of the National Police Academy during a detailed visit focused on modernizing police training infrastructure and facilities in Islamabad. During the visit, the minister chaired a high-level meeting at the National Police Academy and reviewed ongoing development projects aimed at improving training standards across the country….
A serious public health concern has emerged in Pakistan after a recent study revealed alarming levels of lead exposure among young children. The findings have triggered strong criticism from Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), which has accused the federal government of failing to protect children from environmental hazards. According to a joint study conducted by the Ministry…
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has termed the recent attacks on Iran as “extremely regrettable,” stating that the developments have deeply saddened the people of Pakistan. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the defence minister said Pakistan has stood by Iran through all possible diplomatic and moral support. He added that Islamabad…
Islamabad has been placed on high alert after authorities cancelled the leaves of police officers and senior officials due to growing security concerns. The decision requires all officers currently on vacation or scheduled leave to immediately return to duty. According to officials, the move is a precautionary measure aimed at strengthening security in the federal…
