ISLAMABAD: Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang emphasised on Tuesday that Pakistan remains a key priority in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy, while urging stronger measures to ensure the safety of Chinese workers in the country. Li made these remarks during talks with President Asif Ali Zardari, reaffirming China’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation. “China views its relationship with Pakistan from a strategic …
KARACHI: Lawyers across Pakistan have come together on a unified platform to oppose proposed constitutional amendments, warning of a nationwide movement if the government proceeds with the changes. At a convention held by the Karachi Bar Association at City Court on Tuesday, prominent legal figures, including officials from the Pakistan Bar Council, Supreme Court Bar Association, and other regional associations, …
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has constituted a seven-member committee to investigate allegations of sexual assault involving a student at a college in Lahore. The committee, which will be chaired by the Chief Secretary of Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman, is expected to conduct a comprehensive examination of the incident. The investigative committee is tasked with submitting its findings to …
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar confirmed on Tuesday that doctors have been allowed to meet Imran Khan at Adiala jail after his party complained that the incarcerated leader was facing health-related issues. Previously, Gohar had said that since October 3, no lawyer, family member or party leader had been allowed to meet Imran despite him being ill. He added that …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed foreign dignitaries, including India’s Minister for External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, to the dinner for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) first day on Tuesday. The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus — with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or “dialogue partners”. Pakistan became a full member of …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in multiple high-level bilateral meetings with regional counterparts during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Islamabad on Tuesday. The discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, and regional connectivity between Pakistan and its Central Asian partners. In a meeting with Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda, PM Shehbaz stressed the importance of …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the strategic cooperation between the two countries in key areas including economy, investment and regional connectivity. Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang arrived in Pakistan for a four-day bilateral visit yesterday. During his visit, he will also attend the much-anticipated 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting of the Council of …
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Russia have commenced a joint military exercise codenamed Druzhba (Friendship) VII, marking the 7th bilateral joint counterterrorism exercise between the two militaries, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the military’s media wing, the drill is “aimed at refining professional skills through joint training, besides harnessing the historic military-to-military relations among …
ISLAMABAD: As the government and opposition parties inch towards consensus on the constitutional amendments, the Awami National Party on Monday opposed a three-year term for the head of the federal constitutional court while the PTI sought more time to share its proposal. “Tenure of three years for the chief justice is against the constitutional norms and discriminatory thus not acceptable. …
ISLAMABAD: Indian journalist Barkha Dutt met with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore. Barkha Dutt’s visit aligns with Pakistan’s preparations for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Her meeting with the Pakistan Muslim League (N) leadership took place as international media representatives began arriving in Pakistan to cover the high-profile event. Pakistan …