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...

Pakistan inks deal with Trump-linked crypto firm to explore USD-backed stablecoin

PVARA says MoU signed with SC Financial Technologies, affiliated with World Liberty Financial Finance minister says digital innovation will be pursued in line...

US to suspend immigrant visa processing for Pakistan, 74 other countries from Jan 21: State Department

WASHINGTON: The US has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for Pakistan and 74 other countries, effective January 21, citing concerns that immigrants...

President in Bahrain: Trade, defence, and strategic ties take centre stage

President Zardari meets King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, conferred Bahrain’s top civilian award Two leaders focus on trade, investment, defence cooperation, and...

Bilawal warns against threats to Sindh’s rights, resources transfer to Islamabad

PPP chairperson alleges ‘some powers’ unleashed a conspiracy for a particular objective to divert Sindh’s resources to Islamabad Compares Tharparkar before 2008 and...

PM Shehbaz confirms several countries in ‘active talks’ for JF-17 fighter jets

Premier Shehbaz says global demand rose Pakistani fighter jets after May 2025 conflict State Minister for defence production says several countries engaged in...

PM announces work begins on 850km Karachi–Chaman highway as completion timeline halved

Premier Shehbaz says Rs400b-federally-funded project to boost trade and connectivity claims highway will be completed in one year Says savings from fuel price...

CM Maryam pays tribute to Arfa Karim, vows IT City to empower Punjab’s daughters

Punjab CM says Nawaz Sharif IT City to provide global-standard IT education and innovation hub Says project will help youth, especially girls, achieve...

‘Judge Threat Case’: Court adjourns hearing against PTI founder over pending IHC reply

Islamabad court defers proceedings till Feb 10 pending legal clarification ATC Lahore adjourns Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s May 9 bail pleas to Jan 19 ISLAMABAD:...

Pakistan warns users of rising WhatsApp account hijacking attacks

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a nationwide cyber alert after a sharp increase in WhatsApp account hijackings, warning that the attacks are widespread and affecting...

Punjab matric exams date announced

FAISALABAD: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education BISE Faisalabad has released the timetable for the 2026 Secondary School Certificate annual examinations across Punjab. According...