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 …

RAWALPINDI: The mercy petitions of 19 convicts involved in the May 9 cases have been accepted on humanitarian grounds, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced in a statement on Thursday. The development comes less than a month after military courts sentenced a total of 85 civilians involved in the May 9 riots of 2023. On December 21 last year, military …

ISLAMABAD: The PTI requested the government on Thursday to grant more time so it could consult party founder Imran Khan on a final list of talks as the third round of talks between both sides was set for next week. The first meeting between committees representing the government and the opposition PTI took place on Dec 23, kicking off long-anticipated …

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that the government was making all-out efforts to accomplish the country’s journey from only being a nuclear power to becoming an economic power. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, FM Dar gave a roundup of the government’s efforts to bring economic stability and enhance Pakistan’s diplomatic footprints through …

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Wednesday expressed its concern over the events that occurred on November 26 during the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) protest in the capital and decided to invite the inspector general and deputy inspector general of Islamabad police to the next meeting for a detailed briefing on the incident. A meeting of the Standing Committee on Human Rights …

ISLAMABAD: A Senate committee on Wednesday sought details of individuals included in the Fourth Schedule. The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Senator Naseema Ehsan, met to discuss different agenda items. The first item on the agenda pertained to framing of Auqaf Rules by the ICT administration. Senator Attaur Rahman expressed serious concerns on the issue of fourth schedule …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India exchanged Wednesday the lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities. The list of nuclear installations and facilities in Pakistan was officially handed over to a representative of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement issued today. Simultaneously, the Indian Ministry of External …

PESHAWAR: After so many deliberations and weeks of discussions, a significant milestone for peace in Kurram was achieved today with the conclusion of a Grand Jirga held in Kohat as both parties involved in the negotiations signed a peace agreement, marking a crucial step toward stability in the region. While announcing the development, KP government spokesperson Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif …

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has implemented significant changes to the pension system for government employees, fulfilling a key demand from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As of the new year, a ban has been imposed on government officials and employees from receiving double pensions. A notification has been issued to formalise the changes, Express News reported. The new system will …