TTAP declares nationwide strike on Feb 8, demands new ‘charter of democracy’ and free elections

Opposition alliance calls for countrywide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike to mark second anniversary of 2024 elections KP CM confirms preparations for ‘countrywide movement’...

CDF Munir flags Afghan role in TTP infiltration, asserts state authority on jihad

Field Marshal Asim Munir says 70pc of Fitna al-Khawarij infiltrators identified as Afghans Questions Kabul over use of Afghan soil for attacks on...

Pakistan–Iraq vow to unlock economic potential, deepen strategic cooperation

President Zardari, Iraqi counterpart agree to united front against extremism, pledging joint fight against terrorism, narco trade Zardari reaffirms unwavering support for Iraq’s...

Saad Rafique urges Nawaz Sharif to step in, ease political tensions

Senior PML-N leader calls for new political agreement and fresh ‘charter of democracy’ Says no one currently willing to provide guarantee for PTI...

Tarar, Sanaullah stress political stability and dialogue for national progress

Law Minister calls for a ‘charter of politics’ to ensure political maturity and tolerance Sanaullah says extremism and violence in politics must be...

Nine Khawarij neutralized in DI Khan, Bannu operations: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed nine terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al-Khwarij in fire exchange during two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according...

KP minister rejects ‘misleading’ federal figures on provincial transfers

Shafi Jan says hydropower royalties, windfall levies, and excise duties not fully transferred Says merged districts shortchanged by Rs1.375 trillion since FY 2018–19,...

Pakistan, UK launch £35m Green Compact to drive climate action

Wide-ranging pact to boost climate resilience with clean energy transition at core of partnership Five pillars focus on finance, innovation and adaptation, besides...

30,000 cops to guard Christmas, Quaid Day as Punjab Police calibrates security plan

Plan envisages security of over 2,900 churches, including 600 in Lahore, categorized A, B, C for focused protection More than 5,000 personnel to...

CM Maryam boosts ties with Mauritius, signals new trade and investment momentum

Punjab CM vows to expand trade and investment opportunities with Mauritius, particularly in agriculture, tourism, education, halal food, technology, and human resource development LAHORE:...

EU welcomes Pakistan’s GSP+ progress, urges sustained reforms

Brussels reviews compliance with 27 conventions with progress noted on death penalty, torture safeguards EU flags concerns on media freedom, disappearances, seeking short-term...

PIA aircraft makes emergency landing after mid-air pressure issue

A Pakistan International Airlines flight narrowly avoided an accident after experiencing a sudden drop in cabin pressure shortly after departure, according to a report...

Viral video of assault on domestic worker sparks public anger

A disturbing video showing a female domestic worker being brutally beaten has gone viral, triggering widespread outrage and condemnation across social media. The footage shows...

Interpol drops Pakistan’s extradition request for Zulfi Bukhari, clears PTI leader in terrorism case

LONDON: Interpol has withdrawn Pakistan’s request for the extradition of senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader Zulfi Bukhari, delivering a significant setback to the Interior...

Rajab moon sighted across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced that the moon marking the start of Rajab 1447 AH has been sighted in Pakistan, according to an...