Pakistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting regional peace through constructive dialogue and diplomatic engagement. The development came during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, where both leaders discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East. According to…
The United States has transferred the seized Iranian vessel M/V Touska along with 22 crew members to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran, marking a significant development amid ongoing maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to US Central Command, the ship was intercepted near Iran’s Chabahar port after allegedly failing to comply with repeated…
Pakistan has reaffirmed its longstanding position on the Middle East crisis, stating that sustainable peace in the region cannot be achieved without resolving the Palestine issue. During a session of the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted that the unresolved Palestinian question remains the core driver of instability across the…
LAHORE (News Desk): Additional Secretary (Admn.)/ Project Director, National Health Support Programme (NHSP), Punjab Muhammad Ashraf, on Wednesday convened a Joint Implementation Support Mission of the World Bank, led by Task Team Leader, Senior Health Economist, Jahanzaib Sohail, along with development partners including the Global Fund, the Global Financing Facility (GFF), Gavi, FCDO, E4H and Gates…
Pakistan, along with seven Muslim-majority countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Türkiye, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, and Qatar, has strongly condemned Israel over restrictions imposed on worship at holy sites in Jerusalem. The joint statement criticized limitations on access to Al-Aqsa Mosque and restrictions affecting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, particularly during Ramadan and Palm Sunday…
A doctored video circulating widely on social media falsely claims that Senate opposition leader Allama Raja Nasir stated that Pakistan allowed the United States to use its airspace for military operations against Iran. Officials and credible sources have confirmed that the clip is fabricated and created using artificial intelligence technology. The video began spreading online…
Mass funeral held in Karachi for protesters killed near US Consulate KARACHI: Thousands of mourners gathered at Numaish on Sunday night to offer funeral prayers for seven protesters who lost their lives during clashes near the US Consulate in Karachi. The deceased were among ten individuals killed when security forces allegedly opened fire during a…
Govt urges calm as nationwide protests leave 19 dead after Khamenei assassination KARACHI / LAHORE / GILGIT / ISLAMABAD: At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured in nationwide protests following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a reported US-Israeli attack, according to health and law enforcement officials. Clashes erupted in multiple cities…
ISLAMABAD: Donald Trump has stated that the United States will not directly intervene in the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, emphasizing that the matter should be resolved by regional leadership. Speaking to reporters, Trump said the U.S. would leave the situation to the countries involved, expressing confidence in Pakistan’s leadership. He highlighted his “very…
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…
