Uzbek President visits GIDS to deepen collaboration in defence, tech and industrial sectors

CDF and COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir ‘warmly receives President Mirziyoyev, his delegation during visit to the facility: ISPR RAWALPINDI: President of the Republic...

Naqvi, Chinese envoy reaffirm enduring Pak-China strategic partnership, joint counter-terror measures

Interior Minister briefs Chinese envoy on Balochistan security situation, describing attacks as ‘organized and premeditated’ Says a Special Protection Unit being established exclusively...

PM reaffirms unwavering support for Kashmiris struggle, unveils mega development package for AJK

Premier Shehbaz addresses special session of AJK LA, reaffirms Pakistan’s political, diplomatic and moral backing for Kashmiri people Emphasizes struggle for self-determination will...

Punjab eyes global potato exports after record harvest as CM seeks PM’s nod

CM Maryam Nawaz vows fair prices, says farmers won’t be left to middlemen as Punjab records 25pc rise in Potato output with historic...

Foolproof security arrangements for three-day Basant Festival put in place: IGP

Rao Abdul Kareem says zero-tolerance policy enforced against illegal kite flying during Basant Over 10,000 police personnel deployed as Lahore divided into three...

Nation marks Kashmir Solidarity Day with renewal of pledge to Kashmir freedom

ISLAMABAD: The nation observed Kashmir Solidarity Day on Thursday with nationwide rallies, public gatherings, official messages and symbolic events, reaffirming support for the Kashmiri...

Pakistan asks UN Security Council for swift terrorist designation of BLA

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Wednesday called on the UN Security Council to expedite action on a pending proposal to place the banned Balochistan Liberation...

Courts across Punjab to operate as usual during Basant holidays

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) and subordinate courts throughout Punjab will conduct regular hearings on February 6 and 7, even as the provincial...

Five teams competing in historic EcoStar 49th Aibak Polo Cup

LAHORE: Five teams are competing in the EcoStar 49th Aibak Polo Cup 2026, one of Pakistan’s historic polo tournaments. This announcement was made during a...

Pakistan must create 30m jobs over next decade: World Bank president

KARACHI: Pakistan must create up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its youth bulge into an economic dividend or risk...

Ukraine and Russia to swap 314 prisoners amid ongoing peace efforts

WASHINGTON: Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said...

India to sign trade deal with United States in March, minister says

NEW DELHI: India and the United States expect to sign a long-awaited formal trade deal in March, after which New Delhi will reduce tariffs...

CM Maryam mingles with citizens at Liberty Chowk, Mochi Gate; reviews Basant safety steps

Surprise visit draws crowds as chief minister interacts freely with public CM directs strict enforcement against unsafe motorcycling during festivities Says Basant permitted...

US Justice Department takes action after lawyer criticises immigration enforcement

WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department has removed a government lawyer from an assignment in Minnesota after she told a federal judge, "This job sucks"...

US-Russia nuclear pact ends: Kremlin vows responsibility

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia would continue taking a responsible approach to strategic nuclear stability, despite the expiry of the last...