ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed the country’s resolve to continue extending its full moral, political, and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people for their realisation of their right to self-determination. In a statement released by the Prime Minister Office (PMO), the prime minister recounted that January 5th was annually observed as the Right to Self-Determination Day since …

ISLAMABAD: PPP spokesperson Shazia Marri on Sunday criticised the PML-N-led federal government for failing to consult the PPP on key decisions, including the establishment of the Pakistan Maritime and Seaport Authority, saying that the government’s survival hinges on PPP’s support. Tensions between the federal government and its ally PPP have deepened, with senior party officials expressing a “lack of confidence” …

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government spokesperson Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif on Sunday said that peace would be ensured in Kurram “at all costs”, a day after Deputy Commissioner (DC) Javedullah Mehsud was injured when unknown assailants fired at a convoy he was travelling in near Bagan. The KP government on Wednesday said that both warring sides in Kurram districts had finally …

ISLAMABAD: The neg­o­tiations between the government and the PTI seem to be heading towards a standoff, as after almost two weeks of talks, the former ruling party has asked the government to include the ‘stakeholder’, who wields actual decision-making powers, in the process to avoid any ambiguity in the agreement. PTI leader Asad Qaiser, who is a member of the …

ISLAMABAD: The government on Sunday expressed concerns about new demands made by PTI leader Asad Qaiser, namely the inclusion of an establishment representative in the ongoing negotiations, as well as the party’s reluctance to present a formal charter of demands. While speaking on DawnNews TV programme ‘Doosra Rukh’ on Saturday, Qaiser had said that the party would not continue negotiations …

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said that “nothing was seen” in the negotiations taking place between PTI and the government. The PTI yesterday sought more time from the government to consult party founder Imran Khan on the final negotiation agenda, ahead of the third meeting scheduled for next week. The first meeting between committees representing the …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday the government was committed to eliminating the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) outfit to ensure the country’s socio-economic development. Pakistan has recently witnessed an uptick in terror activities, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Terror attacks have increased since the TTP broke a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government. With at least 685 …

ISLAMABAD: For the second consecutive day on Thursday, government officials faced intense grilling by parliamentarians over slow internet and frequent outages. The meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom witnessed a heated debate over the throttling of internet, leading to an emotionally charged response by the minister of state for IT and the PTA chairman. The …

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir Affairs and States and Frontier Regions, Amir Muqam, on Friday strongly criticised PTI founder Imran Khan, stating that he “prioritises self-defence over the country’s interests”, questioning his commitment to the nation’s well-being. Since Imran’s incarceration last year in several cases, PTI’s relations with the government and the establishment have deteriorated sharply, marked …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan navy ships visited Port Bandar Abbas, Iran during an overseas deployment to the Arabian Gulf, according to a press release from the Pakistan Navy issued on Thursday. Iran and Pakistan have a history of close ties, particularly in military cooperation. Earlier collaborations include defence agreements aimed at combatting terrorism, increasing border security and promoting regional peace. “During an …