CDWP clears five health sector projects under Uraan Pakistan initiative, two referred to ECNEC

ISLAMABAD: Five major health sector projects have been approved under the government’s Uraan Pakistan social sector initiative, as the Central Development Working Party cleared...

Pipri freight corridor launched to link Karachi ports with China, Central Asia

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally launched construction of the Pipri Dedicated Freight Corridor and Multimodal Logistics Park, a major CPEC-aligned infrastructure project aimed at improving...

At UNSC, Pakistan urges inclusive political settlement to end Yemen conflict

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for an inclusive political settlement to end Yemen’s protracted conflict, warning that millions of people continue to suffer due...

PM reaffirms ‘iron-clad’ Pakistan-China ties at meeting with IDCPC vice minister

Premier conveys warm greetings to President Xi, reiterates One China Policy Emphasizes timely and effective implementation of CPEC’s next phase, lauding generous Chinese...

IHC seeks report from Interior Ministry over its failure to remove Fawad Chaudhry’s name from travel ban list

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought a report from the Ministry of Interior over its failure to remove former federal minister Fawad...

Bilawal proposes devolution of sales tax collection to provinces to address country’s fiscal challenges

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday outlined the Sindh government’s performance since 2008, citing progress in healthcare, education, poverty alleviation,...

Pakistan, Uzbekistan vow to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation

ISLAMABAD: The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, held an important meeting on Thursday with...

Security forces neutralise thirteen Khwarij in two separate KP IBOs

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed thirteen khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. On reported presence...

JCP confirms 11 additional judges as permanent members of Lahore High Court

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Thursday recommended the confirmation of 11 additional judges of the Lahore High Court (LHC) as permanent...

Court cancels bail of Imaan Mazari, husband after repeated absence, courtroom chaos

ISLAMABAD: A district court on Thursday cancelled the bail of lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha in a case...

Zardari pitches Pakistan as regional economic bridge, seeks deeper investment ties with Bahrain

MANAMA: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday presented Pakistan as a strategic economic gateway connecting South Asia, Central Asia, China and the Middle East,...

Pakistan vows not to allow its airspace to be used against Iran: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will not allow its airspace, land, or territorial waters to be used against Iran in any attack by the United States, Foreign...

IHC bars CDA from cutting trees in federal capital

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from cutting trees in the federal capital and sought a...

CDF Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to economic stability, investor confidence

WLF CEP Zachary Witkoff calls on Field Marshal Asim Munir, lauds efforts of Pakistan’s leadership in embracing futuristic technologies RAWALPINDI: A delegation of World...

Pakistan condemns Indian NSA’s ‘avenge history’ remarks

FO spokesperson says such rhetoric reflects imagined vendettas, not responsible statecraft, warning against undermining regional peace Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stresses constructive engagement, dialogue...