ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Tuesday condemned the recent remarks towards Pakistan by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a speech in Gujarat, calling it a “reckless provocation”. The developments follow a recent military confrontation between India and Pakistan over New Delhi’s allegations against Islamabad, without evidence, about a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam. On the night of May …
ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday extended the deadline for expressions of interest in purchasing Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to June 13, the privatisation ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The government’s failed first attempt to privatise PIA cost the national exchequer $4.3 million, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Privatisation was informed on February 26. In March, Privatisation and …
ISLAMABAD: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry reaffirmed on Sunday that the Pakistani nation and its armed forces have always stood together in the face of external threats and will continue to do so. Addressing students from various universities of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s top spokesperson pointed to recent tensions with India, emphasising the collective …
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated Lahore Qalandars on lifting their third HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) title, and praised all participating teams for demonstrating what he called “excellent sportsmanship” throughout a disrupted but thrilling tenth edition of the tournament. Lahore Qalandars clinched a dramatic six-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday night. Chasing …
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday that Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26 will introduce bold measures and provide a strategic direction for the country’s economy. Addressing an event organised by Karandaaz Pakistan and the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) in Islamabad. According to a report by Buisness Recorder, Aurangzeb said the budget will not only focus …
LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on Monday ordered that PTI founder and former premier Imran Khan undergo police polygraph and photogrammetry tests after his refusal. The ATC allowed the police to conduct the polygraph (lie detection) and photogrammetric (facial and voice analysis) test on May 14, however, the ex-premier refused to undergo them. Last week, Punjab Information Minister …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed his willingness to talk with India to resolve ongoing disputes between the two countries, including the Kashmir issue and water security, during his visit to Iran. The PM is currently on a four-nation tour to friendly countries, where he will express his gratitude for supporting Pakistan during the recent military escalation with …
ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail questioned the PTI’s decision to merge with the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) during last year’s elections as the Supreme Court’s constitutional bench (CB) heard review pleas against a ruling that had declared the main opposition party eligible for reserved seats. In its July 12, 2024 short order, eight out of 13 judges ruled that 39 …
ISLAMABAD: The Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will meet tomorrow in Islamabad to sight the Zilhaj moon, state-run broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported. Earlier this week, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) issued a prediction regarding the sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Zilhaj 1446 AH, “based on scientific analysis, astronomical data, and modern observational techniques.” The statement said …
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday praised the security forces after nine terrorists linked to the outlawed “Khawarij” group were killed in intelligence-led operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The military’s media wing said the operations took place on May 24 and 25 in three separate encounters. The terrorists were described as being “Indian-sponsored,” according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public …