Pakistan Eyes Regional Trade Expansion Through Rail Corridors: Minister
Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to boosting regional trade through enhanced connectivity across rail, road, and air routes. Speaking at the Ministerial Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tianjin, China, he stressed Pakistan’s strategic interest in developing
Pakistan Rebukes India at UNGA Over Kashmir, Human Rights Abuses, and Cross-Border Terrorism
Pakistan has delivered a forceful rebuttal to India at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing New Delhi of systemic human rights violations, religious persecution, and sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistani territory. Responding to India’s earlier remarks, Rabia Ijaz, Second Secretary at Pakistan’s Mission to
PM visits Iranian Embassy; expresses condolences
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday, where he expressed his profound condolences to the Iranian people and their government. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s sympathy and solidarity with Iran during the recent Israeli aggression
Pakistan to boost water storage amid India tensions: PM Shehbaz
SLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday said that in view of India’s nefarious designs to weaponise water, the government had decided to enhance the water storage capacity in the country. During a visit to the National Emergencies Operations Center, the prime minister
Pakistan takes on presidency of UN Security Council
DPM Dar says he will chair two high-level events on International Peace and Security, and Cooperation Between the UN and the OIC, besides presiding over quarterly open debate on Palestine ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) Pakistan has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security
Farewell and welcoming Reception at Malaysian High Commission Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Kelab STMI held a farewell reception in honour of Mr. Suhaidi bin Ab Razak, Assistant Immigration Attaché II, and to welcome his successor, Mrs. Nurul Haiza binti Alias.The event, attended by officers and staff of the High Commission, was graced by Ambassador
Hania Aamir and Diljit Dosanjh’s Sardaar Ji 3 to Release in Pakistani Cinemas This Friday
LAHORE/KARACHI/ISLAMABAD – The highly anticipated Punjabi comedy-drama Sardaar Ji 3, starring Indian superstar Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, is all set to hit cinemas across Pakistan this Friday. The film has officially received clearance from all three major Pakistani censor boards
Muharram moon sighted Tomorrow 1st, Ashura on July 6
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Thursday announced the sighting of the Muharram moon, marking the beginning of the new Islamic year 1447H on Friday. The 10th of Muharram will consequently be observed in Pakistan on Sunday, July 6. Muharram is the first month
National Assembly passes budget 2025-26, rejecting opposition proposals
The Finance Bill, 2025, was approved by parliament on Thursday, meaning that the Rs17.57 trillion budget for the coming fiscal year has been green lit. The PPP on Wednesday voiced strong reservations over a set of politically unpopular provisions in the federal budget
First monsoon spell to hit Pakistan from June 25, says Met Office
The rain is expected to bring relief from the heat, but the public is urged to remain cautious. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted countrywide rainfall starting from June 25 due to incoming monsoon winds. The first spell of monsoon is
