President Zardari, PM Shehbaz express concern over Trump event attack
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top leadership has voiced concern over the security incident at a press dinner in Washington attended by US President Donald Trump, where gunfire...
Trump says Iran talks could take place in Islamabad on tuesday
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has indicated openness to holding talks with Iran, suggesting a possible meeting in Pakistan on Tuesday if Tehran chooses to...
Araghchi to revisit Pakistan as regional talks continue
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan after completing a visit to Oman, according to Iranian state media. The Islamic...
Trump halts envoys’ Pakistan trip, casting doubt on Iran peace push
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has called off a planned visit by senior US envoys to Pakistan, dampening expectations of progress in efforts to ease tensions...
Zardari arrives in China to boost trade ties, advance CPEC
BEIJING: President Asif Ali Zardari has begun an official visit to China, focusing on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor....
Trump safe after shooting scare at correspondents’ Dinner; suspect detained
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly escorted out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night after an...
Pakistan successfully launches EO-3 electro-optical satellite into space
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully launched its electro-optical satellite, EO-3, into space, marking a significant step forward in the country’s technological capabilities. According to the Inter-Services...
Turkey may take part in Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing following US-Iran pact
ANKARA: Turkey has indicated it may join international efforts to remove naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz if a peace deal between the United...
Security forces thwart militant attack in Dhadar, several killed
QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan’s Dhadar area thwarted a militant attack late Saturday, killing several attackers during a swift response operation, officials said. According to...
Shehbaz Sharif meets Iranian FM Araghchi in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday during a high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening Pakistan–Iran relations....
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, leaving four killed
WEB DESK: At least four people were killed in southern Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes targeted separate locations, according to the country’s health ministry, despite a...
Zardari scheduled for official China trip from April 25–May 1
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake an official visit to China from April 25 to May 1 at the invitation of the Chinese government....
Islamabad deploys 18,000 police amid Iran–US talks security arrangements
ISLAMABAD: Security has been significantly tightened across Islamabad as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the capital for potential diplomatic discussions with the United...
Ishaq Dar urges media to avoid speculation on Iran–US talks
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting at the Foreign Office in Islamabad on Saturday to assess recent regional...
Police hunt ex-SSP’s son after clifton shooting incident
KARACHI: Police are actively searching for the son of a former SSP following a firing incident in the Clifton area of Karachi that left a...
Araghchi, Munir Hold Key Talks on Shifting Regional Landscape
Islamabad: Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, held an important meeting in Islamabad with Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of...
Pakistan’s expanding diplomatic footprint gains global attention
WEB DESK: A recent opinion piece in The National Interest paints Pakistan as a country undergoing a significant transformation in its international role. Rather than...
Govt announces major increase in Petrol, Diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a significant increase in the prices of petrol and diesel. Petrol prices have been raised by 26 rupees and 77...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrives in Islamabad with delegation
ISLAMABAD: An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Islamabad, according to the Foreign Office. The Foreign Office stated that Vice...
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah announces Rs7 billion relief for Gul Plaza victims, distributes Rs511M cheques
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced a Rs7 billion relief package for Gul Plaza fire victims, with Rs5.6 billion secured and Rs511 million...