Achakzai seeks PM’s intervention for Imran Khan’s medical checkup by reputed doctors

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking his “personal intervention”...

China strongly condemns Balochistan attacks, reiterates support in anti-terror fight: Lin Jian

Beijing as always, resolutely support Pakistan in fighting terrorism, safeguarding social unity and stability, and protecting the safety of its people BEIJING: China on...

IMCTC Secretary General meets COAS, pledges stronger counterterror cooperation

RAWALPINDI: Major General Mohammed Bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir,...

PM Shehbaz, World Bank President pledge closer ties for Pakistan’s development

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday welcomed World Bank Group (WBG) President Ajay Pal Singh Banga on his first official visit to Pakistan,...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan sign eight MoUs to boost educational cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kazakhstan have strengthened their cooperation in education, research, and human resource development through a high-level engagement held on Monday in Islamabad. The...

Karachi mobile market fire contained, rescue operations ongoing

KARACHI: A fire that broke out on Monday evening at a mobile market in Saddar has been brought under control, according to police and...

PM Shehbaz, KP CM stress centre–province coordination in first formal meeting

-- PM Shehbaz, KP CM meet to strengthen centre-province cooperation -- CM Afridi raises pending funds and financial shortfalls issues -- Joint focus on security and...

Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan–Libya defence ties

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Staff (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations...

Rana Sanaullah calls for national unity as Senate condemns Balochistan terror attacks

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan on Monday urged all political parties to adopt a unified national...

Asif calls for ‘massive troop deployment’ in Balochistan due to ‘grave security challenge’

-- Says 177 terrorists killed as security forces continue large-scale clearance operations across Balochistan -- Rules out talks with militants, vows forceful response to future...

PTI moves SHC over alleged detention of workers under MPO-3

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Monday petitioned the Sindh High Court against what it described as the detention of more than 180 party workers during...

Senate resolution condemns wave of terrorist violence in Balochistan, calls for probe

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Senate on Monday unanimously approved a resolution censuring the recent terrorist incidents in Balochistan and pressing for an open, time bound and...

Basant enthusiasm sweeps Lahore, kite prices soar

LAHORE: Basant celebrations have taken hold across Lahore, as bright colours, kites and festivity dominate the city despite mounting concerns over rising prices. Mochi Gate...

Kazakhstan president set for two day official trip to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will reach Islamabad on Tuesday for his first official visit to Pakistan, a trip viewed as an effort...

President, PM urge fair enforcement of Indus Waters Treaty

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have renewed Pakistan’s resolve to safeguard and sustainably manage its wetlands. Marking World Wetlands...