ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has stated that the “Fitna al-Khawarij” has become a hub for all global terrorist organisations and proxies. Speaking at the special session of the Margalla Dialogue 2024 in the federal capital Islamabad, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir addressed the topic, “Pakistan’s Role in Peace and Stability,” highlighting Pakistan’s significant achievements …
LAHORE: As Punjab grapples with hazardous smog, Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb declared on Friday that the issue had now turned into a “health crisis”. Dense smog, caused by toxic pollutants, has engulfed several cities in Punjab over the past few weeks, with Lahore and Multan being the worst hit. The AQI reading in Multan has already crossed 2,000 twice, setting …
ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry on Friday asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block “illegal VPNs” across Pakistan, citing their use by terrorists to “facilitate violent activities” and to “access pornographic and blasphemous content”. Virtual Private Networks, better known as VPNs, are widely used around the world to access content that may be inaccessible or blocked for internet users in …
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCOP) has approved the Privatisation Commission’s recommendation to reject the Rs10 billion offer submitted by the sole bidder for a 60 per cent stake in Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL), it emerged on Friday. On Wednesday, the Privatisation Commission’s board rejected the sole bid submitted by Blue World City, a real-estate development company, …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a meeting of the top civil and military officials to discuss the surging terrorism in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials have told. The meeting of the apex committee, scheduled for next week, will be attended by Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir, federal cabinet members and chief ministers of four provinces. “The …
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday dismissed as ‘motivated’ claims that China plans to establish its own security measures for Chinese nationals in Pakistan, emphasising that the country’s counter-terrorism cooperation with China is grounded in mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty. Speaking at the weekly media briefing, FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said: “Let’s not get carried away with speculation …
QUETTA / NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Five people were killed in North Waziristan while two security personnel, including an officer, embraced martyrdom in fresh incidents reported from terror-hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, officials said on Thursday. On reports that terrorists were planning to target innocent civilians in Harnai district, security forces under Major Muhammad Haseeb were mobilised to sanitise the area on …
ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sent the Champions Trophy from Dubai to Islamabad as Pakistan gears up to host the tournament from February 19 to March 9, 2025. Kicking off on November 16, the trophy tour will begin in Pakistan’s scenic Skardu Valley, covering key cities set to host the Champions Trophy matches. The highlight of the tour …
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman has clarified that he has no role in the efforts to secure the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Speaking to the media, Fazlur Rehman said that while he has always advocated for constitutional and democratic principles, he was not involved in any negotiations or activities related to Imran Khan’s release. …
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed frustration with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), accusing the party of violating agreements and failing to provide PPP with respect in the federal government. Addressing the media at Bilawal House in Karachi on Thursday, Bilawal stated that the issue was not about personal grievances but about honour and political …