World leaders, int’l organizations to attend SCO Tianjin Summit

BEIJING: World leaders and heads of state from over 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)...

Zelensky says Russia trying to ‘wriggle out’ of peace talks

MOSCOW: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of shirking a meeting between him and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, despite US-led attempts to arrange a...

Sri Lanka’s former president Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds

COLOMBO: Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe, who led the country during a devastating 2019-2024 economic crisis, was arrested and appeared in court on...

Chinese FM Wang Yi, Field Marshal Munir discuss regional security, counter-terrorism

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Islamabad on Friday morning, with...

Aleema Khan’s younger son, Shershah, also arrested from Lahore home

LAHORE: Lahore Police on Friday confirmed that the younger son of Aleema Khanum, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, was taken into custody from...

Pakistan urges immediate action for UN humanitarian plan in Syria

NEW YORK: At UN Security Council, Pakistan has called for humanitarian support, political inclusivity and respect for Syria’s sovereignty. Speaking during the UN Security Council...

Ishaq Dar to visit Dhaka tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will leave for Dhaka tomorrow Saturday morning. According to media reports, during his visit Dar is...

Mobile, data services restored in Balochistan on BHC’s order

PTA tells BHC It may take 2 hours to fully restore mobile and internet services across province High court warns officials to be...

CJP-led SC bench accepts Imran Khan’s bail pleas in eight May 9 cases

Justice Afridi asked two questions from PSP Naqvi:“You must have read the Lahore High Court’s verdict. Can a final observation be made in...

PM Shehbaz reaffirms resolve to deepen Pakistan–China ‘Ironclad’ partnership

Premier describes bond between the two countries as a cornerstone of regional peace, stability, and development Lauds China’s steadfast support in safeguarding Pakistan’s...

PTI decides on contesting as ECP announces schedule for by-polls to three Faisalabad slots

Party’s political committee emphasizes importance of ‘not leaving the field’ open for political opponents ECP schedules by-elections to three Faisalabad constituencies—NA-96, NA-104, and...

PTI alleges Aleema Khanum’s son ‘abducted’ from Lahore home

LAHORE: The PTI on Thursday alleged that “men in plain clothes abducted” the son of Aleema Khanum, the sister of party founder and ex-premier...