Trump Nobel Nomination Sparks Criticism in Pakistan Pakistan’s decision to nominate former United States President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize has sparked criticism from political analysts and commentators across the country. Many experts described the move as a diplomatic misstep, although they acknowledged that Pakistan’s broader foreign policy is often shaped by complex…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an important in-camera security meeting to carefully assess the country’s current security challenges. The session was conducted behind closed doors, reflecting the sensitive nature of the matters discussed. Senior officials from the armed forces, intelligence agencies, and key government departments briefed the Prime Minister on the evolving security landscape. Discussions…
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…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that the global system is undergoing rapid transformation and Pakistan is fully prepared to respond to emerging international challenges. Speaking at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026, Dar stated that the world order formed after World War II is no longer stable, as global institutions,…
Pakistan’s security forces acted swiftly to silence unprovoked cross-border firing initiated by the Afghan Taliban along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, particularly in the Torkham and Tirah sub-sectors. According to Mosharraf Zaidi, spokesperson for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Afghan Taliban regime opened fire without provocation, prompting an immediate and effective response from Pakistani forces. He stated…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening Pakistan–Qatar relations and elevating their economic partnership to a higher strategic level during high-level discussions in Doha. The leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, expressing satisfaction over the growing political…
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…
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…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Vienna on a two-day official visit to Austria, undertaken at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. The visit marks a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Austria, with a focus on economic cooperation, trade, investment, and cultural engagement. According to an official statement,…
