Security forces killed 11 terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan, the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to ISPR, intense fire exchange took place between security forces and militants during the operation, resulting in the elimination of the…
ISLAMABAD – With just a few days left for Eid ul Azha, cattle markets are witnessing brisk activity as traders and buyers engage in price negotiations for heavyweight and uniquely named sacrificial animals amid a festive atmosphere, while families and youngsters capture the colourful scenes through selfies and short videos. Clips and visuals shared by…
Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik reasserted that the Pakistani government had held negotiations with Russia for buying crude petroleum oil products. The minister, talking to private news channel, said Russia had agreed to sell petroleum products to Pakistan at discounted rates as compared to international market He hoped that current inflation would witness…
Whilst I am not one to doubt the competence of the legislature, it does increasingly seem that all legislation considered “progressive” or even vaguely first-world-esque in Pakistan is the result of international commitments rather than internal evolution. Perhaps the most glaring example remains the moratorium on the death penalty that has emerged not out of…
DPM Dar praises Trump’s leadership, expresses appreciation for advancing peace process Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Pakistan hopes to host the next round of US-Iran talks “very soon,” as diplomatic efforts push toward a possible agreement. He pledged that Pakistan would continue its peace efforts “with utmost sincerity.” In a post on…
ISLAMABAD – Two people were injured after a cylinder exploded inside a shop near Ali Pur, prompting an emergency response from rescue teams and local authorities. Officials said the injured were shifted to the hospital for medical treatment soon after the incident. According to initial reports, the explosion occurred inside a shop in the Ali…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is seeking expertise, experience and investment rather than loans and aid, while addressing the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference in Hangzhou. He said that with Chinese support, Pakistan could significantly boost agricultural production to meet China’s quality standards, adding that the country required seeds, machinery, modern practices and…
The city administration in the Punjab capital on Thursday restored the assets of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, which were frozen by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in an assets beyond means case. Sources said the administration had returned the property Hajveri House, 7-H, Gulberg-III, to Mr Dar after it was directed by the anti-graft watchdog…
PUBLISHED May 03, 2026 In a world where geopolitical contestation is once again defined by power, interest and survival, enduring partnerships are rare. The intensifying rivalry between the United States and China has deepened divisions across regions, compelling states to constantly recalibrate their alignments. Amid this shifting landscape, the Pakistan–China relationship has not only endured…
Extend full support for unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia Palestinians perform Friday prayer on the streets in East Jerusalem on March 27, 2026 as Israeli forces continue to impose restriction to Palestinians from entering the Dome of the Rock of Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem. PHOTO: ANADOLU The foreign ministers…
Rawalpindi – Police have arrested two domestic workers involved in a house robbery that took place a few days ago and recovered stolen valuables worth approximately Rs15 million, including gold jewellery, foreign currency, cash, luxury watches, and other valuables. According to Police spokesperson, the accused committed the theft while the family was away from home…
Attock – Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that welfare programs like mass marriages are a ray of hope for the weaker sections of the society and he will ensure that no deserving girl is deprived of marriage. He announced that another big program of mass marriages will be organized after Eid-ul-Azha by…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has urged the masses to proactively participate in the local government elections in Karachi and Hyderabad. The PTI chief, in a statement, said his party was fighting against the political parties that were weakening Pakistan from inside for the last 30 years. People through their votes would prove that…
Mid-February in Pakistan has that uneasy feel of multiple fault lines deciding to shift all at once. A suicide bombing rips through an Imambargah in Islamabad. Fresh worry spreads about Imran Khan’s eyesight failing in jail. The economy looks steady on spreadsheets but still feels fragile at street level. The insurgency in Balochistan keeps flaring…
The city administration has launched a large-scale crackdown against illegal cattle markets established across Karachi ahead of Eidul Azha, on the instructions of Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi. According to officials, scores of arrests have been made and cases registered against individuals involved in setting up unauthorized animal sale points across the metropolis. Authorities said an…
