A 19-year-old girl was allegedly killed in a suspected honour killing in the Kharkai village of Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after she was reportedly seen speaking with a neighbour outside her home. Police say the victim was allegedly shot with a Kalashnikov rifle by her paternal uncle and cousin. According to investigators, the victim was…
China’s Shandong Xinxu Group has expressed strong interest in making large-scale investments in Pakistan’s energy sector, unveiling proposals that include deep-sea oil and gas exploration, refinery modernization, advanced drilling technologies, and the development of coastal energy cities. The proposals were discussed during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Shandong…
The federal government of Pakistan has revised the taxation structure on petrol and high-speed diesel by increasing the Climate Support Levy (CSL) while simultaneously reducing the Petroleum Levy (PL) by the same amount, ensuring that fuel prices remain unchanged for consumers. According to official notifications issued by the Petroleum Division, the Climate Support Levy on…
ISLAMABAD: A proposal by a prominent Chinese policy expert suggesting that China should become part of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has reignited discussions about the future of regional water cooperation and cross-border water management in South Asia. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, Victor Gao, President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG),…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military has announced that security forces successfully intercepted and destroyed four drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan after they crossed into Pakistani airspace along the Balochistan border. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the drones entered Pakistani territory on June 30 and were immediately detected by the country’s advanced air defence system. The…
Pakistan has expressed strong concern at the United Nations Security Council over Israel’s controversial E1 settlement plan, warning that the proposed project could seriously threaten the creation of a viable, geographically connected, and independent Palestinian state. The statement reinforces Pakistan’s longstanding support for Palestinian self-determination and a peaceful resolution based on the internationally recognized two-state…
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…
An inspiring dream became a reality for 18-year-old thalassemia patient Muneeba Maqsood, who was appointed the honorary Deputy Commissioner of Attock for one day. The initiative recognized her determination, resilience, and courage in overcoming the daily challenges of living with thalassemia while pursuing her ambitions. Muneeba, who has been battling thalassemia for many years and…
Pakistan, Qatar mediation secures breakthrough in US-Iran talks as 60-day roadmap agreed A major diplomatic breakthrough was achieved in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, where the United States and Iran concluded their first high-level negotiations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) framework. The talks, facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar, resulted in a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Swiss Vice President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, during the ongoing technical-level negotiations between Iran and the United States. The meeting highlighted Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role in promoting regional peace and supporting the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to the Prime Minister’s Office,…
