Pakistan hails KSA defense pact as ‘historic, central’ to regional security amid rising militant violence
UN envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calls Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement a ‘historic milestone,’ saying it formalizes decades of military cooperation, enhances joint deterrence
Ahmad...
FinMin, WB MD discuss $20 billion CPF, development priorities
Finance Minister Aurangzeb, WB MD reviews USD 20 billion World Bank development program, urge results-driven execution
Both leader discuss priority sectors include energy,...
Pakistan to attend inaugural US-led Board of Peace meeting on Gaza amid ‘cautious diplomacy’
Islamabad invited to first BoP session in Washington on Feb 19, to define board’s structure, mandate, and secretariat
Troop contributions not on agenda...
KP to build 22-km transmission line in Swat to harness cheap hydropower
PESCO and PEDO to construct 22-km line from Madin to Khawaza Khela with projected saving of billions of rupees
KP Secretary Energy calls...
Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq resigns over Epstein links
OSLO: Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq has resigned after an investigation was launched into her ties to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,...
‘Plan ready for diversion’: Indian minster threatens to block Indus waters to Pakistan
NEW DELHI: In a provocative statement raising serious concerns for regional stability, Indian Minister CR Patil has claimed that water from the Indus River...
Indian students attacked in Russia amid geopolitical fallout
MOSCOW: Four Indian students were seriously injured in a knife attack in Ufa, Russia, in what comes amid rising tensions following India’s alignment with...
Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal: sources
NEW DELHI: Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer,...
Maritime heritage conservation key to education, blue economy growth: Junaid Anwar Ch
Maritime Affairs Minister calls coastline a strategic national asset, linking preservation to education, tourism, and sustainable economic growth
Inter-ministerial framework proposed to conserve...
Dalai Lama’s office says the spiritual leader has never met Epstein
LHASA, TIBET: The office of the Dalai Lama said on Sunday that he had never met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after Chinese media...
Interior Ministry versus the Mombay Bookies
What is it about the PCB and the BCCI, and the respective countries’ Interior Ministry? Pakistan is ahead, for the PCB President and the...
Record crowds, free rides as Lahore celebrates final day of Basant
Official record reveals a record 900,000 vehicles enter Lahore during three-day festival milestone
1.4 million passengers travel via Metro Train, Metrobus, feeder and...
Iran insists on right to enrichment, ready for confidence-building
TEHRAN: Recognition of Iran’s right to enrich uranium is key for nuclear talks with the United States to succeed, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said...
Pakistan Navy chief visits Malaysia to deepen maritime security cooperation
Admiral Naveed Ashraf holds high-level talks with Royal Malaysian Navy leadership, calling for stronger hydrographic cooperation between NHC and Pakistan’s NHO
CNS highlights...
Basant celebrations in Lahore extended till 5am as CM Maryam ‘rewards disciplined festivities’
Punjab CM announcing extending kite-flying festival beyond original Feb 6–8 window
Cites energy, unity and public compliance with SOPs, urging citizens to celebrate...