PM reaffirm significance of historic and deep fraternal bonds with Türkiye, Iran

PM Shehbaz meets President Erdogan to deepen Pak-Turkiye cooperation in political, economic and defence sectors Highlights Turkish investments in energy, petroleum, minerals, and...

8 Muslim states FMs slam Israeli ‘attack’ on UNRWA HQ, reaffirm support for Palestinian refugees

In joint statement, FMs of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, KSA, Türkiye, and UAE condemn storming of UNRWA headquarters as blatant violation of...

Talal, UK minister hold key talks on security, migration and Afghan relocation

Both ministers reviews London, Islamabad ties and mutual priorities, discuss extradition requests, security and Afghanistan Baroness Chapman lauds Pakistan’s improved immigration coordination, stresses...

Naqvi, Iraqi and Belgian counterparts agree to bolster cooperation on security, illegal migration

Interior Minister, Gen Al-Shammari of Iraq discuss strengthening counterterrorism and human trafficking cooperation Both sides agree to coordinate for smooth pilgrim facilitation with...

The Echo of Unity in a Broken Bar

The killing of Vehari lawyer Muhammad Zeeshan Dhudhi should have united Pakistan’s legal community in a singular, principled roar. Instead, it exposed the uncomfortable...

Pakistan women set to enter global stage with first-ever Fifa series appearance

The Pakistan women’s football team is set to achieve a landmark moment in the country’s sporting history as it prepares to compete in a...

CM Maryam, Dutch envoy push for deeper trade, tech and climate partnership

Punjab CM seeks stronger cooperation in agriculture, water governance, stressing broader, robust partnership will spur trade, investment and tourism Lauds Netherlands as key...

Hybrid threats and the transformation of national security

The concept of national security has undergone a profound transformation over recent decades. Once narrowly defined by military might, territorial defence, and conventional warfare,...

When federalism freezes

Pakistan is a country where even our constitutional promises acquire a strange immortality: they stop evolving but refuse to die. The NFC Award is...

Accountability

The conviction of former DG ISI Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed by a Field General Court Martial, and sentencing to 14 years in prison...

China, Singapore leaders to hold bilateral cooperation mechanism meeting in Chongqing

BEIJING: Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry of the Republic of Singapore, will visit China from December 15...

Poverty needs a serious plan

The people who beg often are those who have suffered from depression, mental confusion and sexual harassment. Doing charity is great, but it is...

Web of neglect

The tragic case of a young boy named Ibrahim has unleashed public outrage and a noisy search for someone to blame. The shopping-centre administration...

FG/Asean and Newage/SQ Seagold qualify for main final of 13th Corps Commander Polo Cup

LAHORE: The 13th Corps Commander Polo Cup 2025, sponsored by Newage Cables, reached a thrilling climax as two teams, FG/Asean and Newage Cables/SQ Seagold,...

Rocket Returns: Hamza Asif revives Pakistan’s long-silent Olympic swimming dream

LAHORE: Hamza Asif, Pakistan’s rising swimming sensation, has solidified his status as the nation's fastest swimmer following a record-breaking performance at the 35th National...