ISLAMABAD: As agreed, following the recent visit of the honorable Iranian President to Pakistan, some 28 Pakistani prisoners were released & returned to the brotherly country of Pakistan with the suspension of their prison sentences cherishing Islamic benignity and due to the humanitarian goals.
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Chinese Defense Minister presents China’s Strategy for Global Security at Shangri-La Dialogue
SINGAPORE: Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun delivered a speech on China’s approach … -
China actively promoting peace talks on Ukraine crisis: Defense Minister
SINGAPORE: Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said on Sunday that China has been promoting … -
PTI social media activity to face legal repercussions post-FIA inquiry: Atta Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday that o… -
Dr Helen Mary Roberts becomes Pak Army’s first female brigadier from Christian community
ISLAMABAD: Dr Helen Mary Roberts has been promoted to the rank of brigadier in the Pakista… -
China’s mission probe makes successful landing on Moon’s far side
BEIJING: China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe successfully landed on Sunday on the far side of th… -
Poet Ahmed Farhad moved to Muzaffarabad hospital for medical evaluation
MUZAFFARABAD: The under-arrest Kashmiri poet Ahmed Farhad Shah was brought to a health fac… -
Lahore ATC to commence jail trials for four May 9 cases next week
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) said on Saturday it will commence from next week the… -
Pakistan, China ink deal to boost investment in key projects
BEIJING: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and China-Pakistan International Silk Road In… -
Nation must protect minorities, says SC Judge Mansoor Ali Shah
LAHORE: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah of the Supreme Court has called for coexistence and… -
Faisal Kundi and Musadik Malik claim PTI ‘unwilling to negotiate’ with political parties
LAHORE: Two key PML-N and PPP leaders on Saturday reiterated the desire to hold talks with… -
Alvi defends controversial tweet on Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report
KARACHI: Former President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi, has questioned the accusations of tre… -
Federal secretary arrested from courtroom for ‘contemptuous behaviour’
ISLAMABAD: A federal secretary was arrested in the courtroom for inappropriate behaviour a… -
‘Taiwan independence’ means war: Chinese military
BEIJING: Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will never allow Taiwan island to be… -
Chinese defense official says U.S. ‘Indo-Pacific strategy’ seeks to maintain hegemony
BEIJING: A Chinese defense official on Saturday accused the United States of seeking to bu… -
FIA summons PTI’s top officials on Imran’s ‘misuse of X’
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned to PTI leaders Barrister Go… -
SC says apprehensions of political misuse dictated decision not to live-stream NAB amendments case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Saturday said its decision to not live-stream the proceedi… -
IHC wants answers on agencies’ role in disappearances
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday made it clear that the questions frame… -
Kabul to cooperate in Bisham attack probe: FO
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday said that the Taliban administration in Afghanista… -
PTI calls for HRC report to be published amid govt furore
ISLAMABAD: Doubling down in the face of heated government criticism, the PTI on Friday cal… -
Chinese envoy stresses China-U.S. cooperation crucial for global climate governance
WASHINGTON/BEIJING: China’s envoy to the United States stressed the indispensability… -
China’s stance on Palestinian aligns with Arab Nations: Wang Yi
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that on the Palestinian issue, Ch… -
Defense chiefs of China, U.S. hold ‘constructive’ talks in Singapore
SINGAPORE/BEIJING: Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Aust… -
PM Shehbaz Sharif set to embark on five-day visit to China starting June 4
ISLAMABAD; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China on June 4 for a five-day visit a… -
SC forms full court to hear reserved seats case on Monday
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday constituted a full court to hear the case rela… -
Azerbaijan FM meets COAS Munir, hails Pakistan’s ‘key role’ in regional stability: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: In a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday, Aze… -
Trump’s historic criminal conviction: guilty on all counts
NEW YORK: Donald Trump on Thursday became the first former US president ever convicted of … -
SC judges hit back at PM’s remarks
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday took exception to criticism by Prime Minister Sh… -
PML-N leader Irfan Siddiqui criticizes Imran for comparing situation to fall of Dhaka
ISLAMABAD: The PML-N on Thursday slammed PTI founder Imran Khan for equating the country’… -
ECP drops PTI intra-party election case
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has delisted the PTI intra-party elec… -
LHC to hear contempt case against PM today
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has fixed for hearing a contempt of court petition against P… -
Imran cleared of charges in two additional May 9 cases
ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday acquitted former prime minister Imran Khan in two cas… -
PTI lawyers charged with terrorism for assaulting Maneka, involvement in riot
ISLAMABAD: The police on Thursday registered a case under the anti-terrorism law and other… -
Religion in International Relations
BY UME HABIBA This article delves into the importance of religion in international relatio… -
China successfully launches Pakistani communication satellite
BEIJING: China successfully launched a Pakistani multi-mission communication satellite usi… -
China denounces U.S. deployment of mid-range missile system in the Philippines
BEIJING: A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday denounced the deployment of a mid-rang… -
China proposes ‘five cooperation frameworks’ to advance ties with Arab states
BEIJING: On June 25, 2023, two China-funded prototype satellites of the MisrSat II satelli… -
‘My only regret is trusting General Bajwa,’ says Imran
RAWALPINDI: PTI founder Imran Khan has said that his only regret from his time in power wa… -
Politically motivated digital terrorism to be comprehensively defeated, vows military brass
RAWALPINDI: The top brass of Pakistan’s military vowed to comprehensively defeat the threa… -
NAB laws case: In first courtroom interaction with CJP Isa, Imran laments trouble seeking legal advice
ISLAMABAD: Former premier Imran Khan on Thursday, in his first courtroom interaction with … -
Supreme Court takes exception to UK envoy’s ‘open society’ jibe
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has taken exception to remarks made by British High Commissi… -
LHC orders ECP to notify six more election tribunals
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (EC… -
PLA vows continued action against ‘Taiwan independence’ provocations
BEIJING: A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that if “Taiwan independence̶… -
China releases report on U.S. human rights violations in 2023
BEIJING: China’s State Council Information Office on Wednesday issued a report on U.… -
LHC to hear PTI plea against Punjab govt’s approval of more cases against Imran, party leaders
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) will hear on Thursday a petition by the PTI against th… -
Missing poet Ahmed Farhad Shah in Kashmir police custody, IHC told
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Wednesday that missing poet Ahme… -
Iddat case complainant Khawar Maneka assaulted outside Islamabad court
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad district and sessions court on Wednesday did not announce its alre… -
PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique and MQM oppose new NAB ordinance
ISLAMABAD: A day after acting President Yousuf Raza Gilani promulgated the National Accou… -
Verdict on Iddat appeal today after holiday delays cipher case
ISLAMABAD: The unexpected declaration of a public holiday by the PML-N government on Youm-… -
Imran only wants talks with the empowered, says Alvi
KARACHI: In yet another overture to the powers that be from the embattled party, PTI leade… -
Lahore ATC remands PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi for 9 more days in May 9 cases
LAHORE: A Lahore anti-terrorism court (ATC) extended incarcerated PTI leader Shah Mehmood … -
Nawaz reclaims president’s office of PML-N after 6 years
LAHORE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was elected as the PML-N president unopposed on… -
On Youm-i-Takbeer, Pakistani leaders hail nation’s ‘unwavering determination’ under ‘bold leadership’
ISLAMABAD: As the nation observed Youm-i-Takbeer on Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif… -
Acting President Gilani signs NAB, election ordinances
ISLAMABAD: Acting President Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday signed two ordinances on the advi… -
Info minister Tarar backs stakeholder consultation for defamation law
ISLAMABAD: Amid intense pressure from the journalist fraternity and civil society organis… -
Finance Minister Aurangzeb, US envoy discuss economy
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday underscored the long-term mutua… -
CJP urged to order probe into complaints against judges
ISLAMABAD: One of the complainants before the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) that led to t… -
PTI accuses govt of cashing in on nuclear success
ISLAMABAD: As Youm-i-Takbeer is being observed across the country on Tuesday (today), Paki… -
PM Shehbaz declares public holiday on May 28 to observe Youm-i-Takbeer
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday declared a public holiday throughout th… -
Chinese premier urges China, Japan, ROK to reject external disruption
BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China, Japan and the Republic of Kor… -
China rejects G7 accusation of ‘non-market’ trade policies, practices
BEIJING: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday refused to accept the Group of Seven’… -
KP CM Gandapur and federal ministers express will to work together
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and members of the federal … -
17 terrorists killed, 5 soldiers martyred in separate KP operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Seventeen terrorists were killed and another two were injured on Monday in two… -
Army chief calls Raisi true friend of Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Syed Asim Munir has condoled the demise of Pres… -
Won’t bow to political pressure, Malik Riaz says in cryptic tweet
ISLAMABAD: Bahria Town Chairman Malik Riaz on Sunday claimed that he was being pressured f… -
KP CM Gandapur briefs Imran Khan on SIFC meeting
RAWALPINDI: A day after he attended an SIFC meeting during which he talked to the army chi… -
PPP seeks ‘more than due’ share in standing committees
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The PPP, a key ally of the PML-N-led coalition government in Centre, … -
Book Review: Iran’s Networks of Influence in the Middle East
BY Ufraa Ashraf: The International Institute for Strategic Studies is an independent resea… -
Mainland, Taiwan experts hold dialogue in southeast China
BEIJING: Experts from the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan region on Saturday held a dialog… -
China, Japan agree to a new round of high-level economic dialogue
BEIJING: China and Japan on Sunday agreed to enhance dialogue and communication at various… -
44 identified, booked for Sargodha mob attack on Christian man
SARGODHA: Sargodha Police have identified and booked 44 people for their alleged involveme… -
Emirs of Kuwait, Qatar accept PM’s invitation to visit Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin… -
Captain, soldier martyred in operation in Peshawar’s Hassan Khel: ISPR
PESHAWAR: An army captain and a soldier were martyred on Sunday while five terrorists were… -
Iddat case termed dangerous precedent
ISLAMABAD: Some religopolitical leaders from different schools of thought, allied with PTI… -
PTI brands May 25 as ‘darkest day’ in political history
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf has declared May 25 as the darkest day in the coun… -
PPP to join Punjab government if given fair share, says Chairman Gilani
LAHORE: Acting President Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the PPP might join PML-N’s Pu… -
Info minister praises unity as KP CM Gandapur attends SIFC meeting
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday said that a “message of unity”… -
Police rescue 2 Christian families from enraged mob in Sargodha, 15 arrested
SARGODHA: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar on Saturday said that at… -
‘Judiciary does not want confrontation with anyone’
LAHORE: As a culture of strikes prevalent in the lawyers community purportedly derails the… -
Livid over office demolition, PTI predicts ‘system collapse’
ISLAMABAD: The top leadership of PTI on Friday accused the government of resorting to fasc… -
PM to visit China in June to join formal launch of CPEC-II
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China in the first week of next month … -
FO rejects Indian SC order on held Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday rejected a fresh order by the Indian Supreme Court, which u… -
Punjab cabinet okeys action against Imran, PTI leaders for ‘hateful’ rhetoric against institutions
LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet on Tuesday approved undertaking legal action against incarcerat… -
Asad Qaiser rejects DG ISPR’s ‘unconstitutional’ demand of PTI apology over May 9 riots
ISLAMABAD: Former National Assembly speaker and PTI MNA Asad Qaiser on Friday termed the I… -
ICJ orders Israel to ‘immediately halt’ offensive in Rafah
HAGUE: The top United Nations court on Friday ordered Israel to halt military operations i… -
PLA continues joint military drills surrounding Taiwan island
BEIJING: The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) o… -
UN reiterates Taiwan is a province of China
NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) on Thursday reiterated that Taiwan is a province of Chin… -
Missing Kashmiri poet case: IHC orders live streaming of all missing persons cases
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) senior puisne judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on … -
‘Happening under your watch’: PTI’s Shibli lashes out at treasury benches for actions against party
ISLAMABAD: Shibli Faraz, opposition leader in the Senate, on Friday lashed out at the trea… -
Judgement reserved on appeals against conviction in Iddat case
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court on Thursday reserved the verdict on appeals, file… -
CPEC’s joint committee meets virtually today
ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan will hold 13th Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) of the Chi… -
PTI shows willingness to ‘forgive everyone’
ISLAMABAD: After remaining at loggerheads with the establishment and some political partie… -
PTI takes up raid on its offices with Islamabad police chief
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday approached Inspector General of Isla… -
Punjab governor says ‘possibility’ of sending defamation bill back for review
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider on Thursday raised the possibility of sending… -
Taiwan Affairs Office says PLA drills a response to Lai’s speech
BEIJING: China’s State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said on Thursday that the drill… -
China’s UN envoy: Eliminating armed conflict is best protection for civilians
NEW YORK: Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, said on T… -
PTI blasts govt for KP CM Gandapur’s alleged exclusion from SIFC meeting
ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Thursday lashed out at the government for allegedly excluding Khyber… -
UAE president commits to investing $10bn in Pakistan
ABU DHABI: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Thursday c… -
29 terrorists killed along Afghan border: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army has said 29 terrorists have been killed in a series of operations… -
Imran seeks live telecast, personal attendance at NAB hearing
ISLAMABAD: Incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan has sought personal appearance a… -
461 students reach Peshawar from Bishkek
PESHAWAR: A total of 461 students arrived from Bishkek in two different flights that lande… -
CM Maryam orders fair wages for Rawalpindi Holy Family Hospital labourers
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday took notice of the low wages o… -
Farooq Naek to plead PPP’s case on reserved seats before SC
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday nominated senior counsel Farooq H… -
Inappropriate of judiciary to label senator as ‘agent of someone’: law minister
ISLAMABAD: Amid renewed heated debate in Parliament’s upper house over the judiciary and c… -
PTI leader Hammad Azhar reappears on public scene after almost a year in hiding
ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Hammad Azhar reappeared on Wednesday after almost a year away from t… -
PTI rejects FIR registered for attack on party spokesperson Raoof Hasan, accuses police of tampering
ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Wednesday rejected the first information report (FIR) registered by … -
Pakistani students leaving Kygyzstan after mob attacks to exceed 4,000: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that the… -
NA opposition leader rejects defamation law
LAHORE: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan on Tuesday rejected the … -
IHC gives govt four days to find missing poet
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday gave government four days for the rec… -
New IHC bench dismisses Tyrian White case after briefest of hearings
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition seeking the disqualifi… -
Iran prepares for presidential election and Raisi’s funeral
The Iranian authorities will hold a funeral for the late president Ebrahim Raisi on May 23… -
One-China principle anchor of peace across Taiwan Strait: Chinese FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Monday that the one-China principle is what und… -
PTI’s Parvez Elahi released after 11 months as LHC grants bail in illegal appointment case
LAHORE: PTI leader Parvez Elahi was released from Kot Lakhpat jail on Tuesday night after … -
PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan attacked in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: PTI Central Information Secretary Raoof Hasan was injured in an attack in Islam… -
IHC’s Justice Kayani says agencies can only ‘assist’ govt probes, seeks clarity on ‘operational methods’
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) senior puisne judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on … -
Over 500 more students repatriated from Bishkek
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: As over 500 students came back from Kyrgyzstan via special flights which… -
Imran, others acquitted in ‘Azadi March’ violence cases
ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday acquitted former prime minister Imran Khan and other Pa… -
Amid protests, Punjab Assembly passes defamation law
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed the Defamation Bill, 2024, rejecting all amen… -
Pakistan, Turkiye vow to hike trade to $5bn
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye on Monday set their sights on enhancing annual bilateral t… -
Attempt to impose martial law will be resisted, says Mehmood Khan Achakzai
ISLAMABAD: Any attempt to impose martial law in the country will be resisted, the Pashtunk… -
Election tribunal warns of ex parte proceedings as ROs skip hearing
ISLAMABAD: An election tribunal headed by a judge of the Islamabad High Court on Monday sa… -
Probe ordered into Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in helicopter crash
TEHRAN; Iran’s military chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri ordered on Monday a probe into the… -
PM Shehbaz declares day of mourning following President Raisi’s death
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed shock and extended his condolences on M… -
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash
TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, long seen as a potential successor to Supreme Lea… -
Kashmiri poet case: IHC’s Justice Kayani calls on intelligence agencies to shed label of culpability in abductions
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) senior puisne judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on … -
Banking sector proposals critical for SMEs, tech and agriculture, says Aurangzeb
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Aurangzeb has termed the banking… -
AJK’s former PM Sardar Tanveer Ilyas arrested
ISLAMABAD: Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, a former prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, was ar… -
No plans to scrap solar net metering policy: energy minister
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Sunday said the governme… -
PPP takes lead over SIC/PTI in Multan by-election
LAHORE: Amid a low voter turnout in the by-election in NA-148 Multan on Sunday, the PPP’s … -
Nawaz accuses Imran of backstabbing in 2013, says PTI should’ve shared reservations rather than ‘hatch conspiracy’
LAHORE: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Saturday accused incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan… -
Special flight with 1st batch of Pakistani students from Bishkek lands at Lahore airport
LAHORE: A special flight carrying the first batch of Pakistan students from Kyrgyzstan cap… -
KP govt buys 20,000 tonnes wheat from its growers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa food department has purchased around 20,000 metric tonnes… -
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists assails ‘fascist’ move to amend defamation law
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned the fed… -
Ali Pervaiz sworn in as state minister
ISLAMABAD: Member of the National Assembly Ali Pervaiz took oath as minister of state on F… -
FO slams Indian ‘hyper-nationalism’ for electoral gains
ISLAMABAD: Reacting to various ‘irresponsible’ statements being made by the likes of India… -
Imran says will write letter to army chief for country’s sake’
RAWALPINDI: PTI founder Imran Khan on Friday said he was writing a letter to Chief of Army… -
PTI’s Omar Ayub hinges talks with return of ‘stolen seats’, quashing Imran’s cases
ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub on Friday stated th… -
NA suspends PML-Q’s Tariq Bashir Cheema for current session over invective against PTI’s Zartaj Gul
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Friday suspended Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid legislat… -
Zardari rules out imposition of governor’s rule in KP
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday ruled out the imposition of governor’s … -
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi calls for inquiry into undeclared Dubai holdings
LAHORE: Being a businessman, I will invest my money where I like, Interior Minister Mohsin… -
SC takes suo motu notice of Faisal Vawda’s tirade
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday swung into action against Senator Faisal Vawda… -
Beijing willing to enhance commercial cooperation with Islamabad: envoy
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Thursday said Pakistan’s desire to enhance … -
Govt averted massive corruption by not procuring wheat: CM Maryam
KASUR: Denying any wheat crisis in Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz claimed on Thursday… -
PTI denied fundamental right to hold public meeting: SHC
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has observed that, apparently, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf … -
Notices issued on plea against deputy PM Dar’s appointment
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Thursday issued notices the cabinet division, prime minis… -
IHC approves Imran Khan’s bail in £190m corruption case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday approved PTI founder Imran Khan’s b… -
Govt comes to ‘rescue’ as spy agencies stand in dock
ISLAMABAD: As the government tried to absolve a spy agency of blame for its alleged attemp… -
PTI submits response to ECP’s objections to intra-party polls
ISLAMABAD: The PTI has submitted a comprehensive response to objections raised by Election… -
‘Undue’ interference in executive unacceptable: Punjab cabinet
LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet on Tuesday made it clear that it would not accept any ‘undue’ i… -
Aurangzeb pledges to broaden tax base
KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s resolve to ex… -
PTI puts tough terms for talks with govt
ISLAMABAD: The opposition PTI on Tuesday signalled willingness to engage in reconciliation… -
Army officer martyred, 3 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Zhob: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: An army officer was martyred and three terrorists were killed during an intell… -
‘Nothing new or illegal’: Pakistani politicians named in Dubai property data defend ownership, downplay report
ISLAMABAD: In the wake of an astounding volume of released data regarding properties owned… -
Govt disputes ‘IHC judge’s letter’ alleging interference in audio leaks case
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday disputed the contents of a leaked letter, pur… -
China auto association denounces U.S. protectionism in NEV industry
BEIJING: The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Sunday denounced the … -
SC orders govt to ensure Imran Khan’s presence in NAB amendments case on Thursday via video link
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa instructed the government on Tues… -
Govt unveils broader privatisation plan for state-owned enterprises
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will privatise all state-owned enterprises, with the exception of stra… -
Two Passco officers suspended amid wheat scandal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday suspended two senior officers of Pakist… -
Home dept bans meeting prisoners in Adiala jail for three days
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab home department has imposed a ban on meeting of relatives and other… -
Imran’s pre-arrest bail in Zaman Park violence case confirmed
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday confirmed interim pre-arrest bail of former prime … -
Nation owes security to martyrs, says COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Monday said the nation owed i… -
Yasmin Rashid decries victimisation, repeated arrests in letter to CJP
LAHORE: PTI Punjab president Dr Yasmin Rashid has written a letter to the chief justice de… -
Imran warns govt of countrywide protests over power, gas tariff
ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated founding chairman of PTI and former prime minister Imran Khan … -
Ruling coalition loses two-thirds majority in NA
ISLAMABAD: A week after the Supreme Court suspended the Peshawar High Court’s judgement de… -
China, U.S. to hold first intergovernmental meeting on AI
BEIJING: China and the United States will hold the first intergovernmental meeting on arti… -
Pakistan resolved to advance cooperation with SCO on security, development: Deputy PM Dar
BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday expressed Pakistan’s resolve to advance… -
PM Shehbaz resigns as PML-N president for Nawaz to retake ‘rightful place’
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday stepped aside from his position as the … -
Omar Ayub calls for return of security agencies to constitutional bounds
ISLAMABAD: In a fiery address on Monday, Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly… -
ECP suspends victory notifications of 75 returned lawmakers on reserved seats
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday suspended the notifications… -
PM Shehbaz approves immediate provision of Rs23bn to AJK
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved the immediate provision of Rs2… -
Two TTP ‘militants’ killed in KP operation
LAKKI MARWAT: Police on Sunday claimed to have killed two militants of the banned Tehreek-… -
PTI wants AJK PM to resign immediately, calls for fresh elections
MUZAFFARABAD: Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister and PTI’s regional presid… -
IMF mission to meet Pakistani authorities next week to discuss ‘next phase of engagement’: official
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission will meet Pakistani authorities ne… -
Situation in AJK calms down after 2 days of violent clashes
MUZAFFARABAD: Following violent clashes over the last 48 hours, which left a pol… -
No such thing as strategic state-owned enterprises, says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday said that there was “no such thin… -
PTI leaders in KP claim massive poll manipulation
PESHAWAR: Renewing allegation of rigging in the Feb 8 general elections, the Pakistan Tehr… -
KP governor, CM Gandapur exchange threats in acrid spat
PESHAWAR / DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The acrimony between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Am… -
Faizabad dharna report full of clichés: SC
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has criticised the report of the special commission on the 20… -
Justice Babar Sattar denounces lawyers’ strike, blocking litigants’ entry to courts
ISLAMABAD: Justice Babar Sattar of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has strongly reacted aga… -
Opposition plans fresh campaign to ‘protect’ Constitution
ISLAMABAD: The Tehreek Tahafuz Aayeen-i-Pakistan, a multi-party coalition of opposition pa… -
Zhejiang University School of Medicine affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital marks 30th anniversary
BEIJING: The Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, affiliated with Zhejiang University School of Medi… -
President Zardari gets immunity in Park Lane, Toshakhana references
ISLAMABAD: An accountability court in Islamabad granted on Saturday presidential immunity … -
Opposition alliance demands apology from ‘violators of Constitution’
LAHORE: The opposition alliance, Tehreek-e- Tahaffuz-e-Aain-e-Pakistan (Constitution Prote… -
Govt to focus on strategic state-owned entities only: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that the government would limit … -
PTI issues show-cause notice to Sher Afzal Marwat for harming party interests, violating discipline
ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to party maverick Sher Afzal Mar… -
PTI urges security forces to shun ‘political interference’
ISLAMABAD: The PTI core committee has said the recent press conference by the director gen… -
UNGA backs Palestinian bid for membership
UNITED NATIONS: In a historic vote, the UN General Assembly decisively approved a resoluti… -
Ruling coalition loses 27 reserved seats in Punjab
LAHORE / ISLAMABAD: The ruling coalition in Punjab led by PML-N on Friday lost dozens of r… -
Imran tasks Alvi with ‘important’ job
ISLAMABAD: As the PTI seemingly failed to draw out large crowds across the country to mark… -
PM Shehbaz eyes Qatari investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday received a message from his Qatari co… -
IHC issues notices on plea against ECP’s powers
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court Aamer Farooq on Thursday issued notic… -
Govt seeks Chinese support for hydropower projects
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is engaging the Chinese leadership for the revival of more than 1800-m… -
Apology only if fair probe proves our role in May 9 riots: Ali Amin Gandapur
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Thursday cla… -
Fazl asks army to leave merged districts, shun role in politics
PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said here on Thurs… -
Over a dozen rounded up as PTI marks May 9 in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: As a small number of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) supporters took to the… -
Farmers announce countrywide protest on 21st
LAHORE: Farmers have announced a countrywide protest on May 21 and a sit-in outside the Pu… -
Saudi Crown Prince MBS expected to arrive within days to seal investment deals
ISLAMABAD: Against a flurry of activities between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to boost trade… -
PTI leadership misguided Imran on all issues: Sher Afzal Marwat
ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Sher Afzal Khan Marwat alleged on Wednesday that party leaders Omar … -
Afghanistan rejects claim of its national being involved in Bisham attack
ISLAMABAD: The Afghan defence ministry on Wednesday rejected Pakistan’s claim that the plo… -
IHC approves Bushra Bibi’s petition seeking transfer to Adiala Jail
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday approved the request of former prem… -
Ex-PM Kakar denies blaming provinces for wheat import
QUETTA: As the wheat import scandal refuses to die down, former caretaker prime minister A… -
US shows concern over safety of Imran, other prisoners
WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Tuesday emphasised the importance of ensuring the s… -
SC Practice and Procedure Act unconstitutional, SC judge rules
ISLAMABAD: Justice Ayesha A. Malik of the Supreme Court has ruled that parliament lacks th… -
Another judge seeks contempt case over online ‘vilification’
ISLAMABAD: Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought conte… -
NAB reply sought in Toshakhana reference against Nawaz by 23rd
ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Tuesday sought reply from the National Accountabili… -
ECC approves 400,000 tonnes increase in wheat procurement target
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Tuesday approved 40… -
Ten more May 9 riots suspects get bail
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday granted post-arrest bail to 10 more suspects in… -
Ministers rubbish notion that proposed retirement age extension to favour ‘one particular institution’
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday rubbished the notion that a pro… -
Xi, Vucic sign joint statement on building China-Serbia community with shared future
BELGRADE: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wedn… -
China, Serbia deepen pragmatic cooperation in infrastructure
In 2015, China and Serbia signed a memorandum of understanding, pledging to jointly push a… -
Beijing seizes development opportunities of digital economy
hile 5G technology is being applied in various industries in China, 6G is also experiencin… -
Medal honors Merieux Foundation president’s decades-long bond with China
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic relat… -
Fujian Navy Yard: a witness to China-France exchanges
At the mouth of the Minjiang River in southeast China’s Fujian province, the water f… -
PTI says DG ISPR’s press conference ‘full of contradictions, devoid of rationale’
ISLAMABAD: Hours after a press conference by the military spokesperson on the events of Ma… -
Only way back for PTI is if it offers earnest apology, forgoes politics of anarchy: DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Maj-Gen Ahmed Shar… -
IHC judges’ letter: Justice Minallah says ‘truth kept hidden for 76 years’
ISLAMABAD: Justice Athar Minallah on Tuesday remarked that the “truth was hidden for 76 ye… -
IHC larger bench likely on drive against Justice Sattar
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq would likely form a larger ben… -
New body to investigate import of ‘substandard’ wheat
ISLAMABAD: While confirming the import of insect-infected wheat by the caretaker governmen… -
Govt told to decide Parvez Elahi’s plea on sub-jail
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the interior secretary to decide an… -
Lahore Corps Commander House attack suspects granted bail
LAHORE: An antiterrorism court on Monday granted post-arrest bail to 13 suspects in the Co… -
PPP forms body to engage govt on privatisation
ISLAMABAD: Just days after publicly opposing the government’s plan for privatising loss-ma… -
US ambassador Blome affirms support for human rights to opposition leader Omar Ayub
ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome met National Assembly opposition leader Omar Ayub on… -
CMG hosts celebration for 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties
PARIS: During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to France, China Media Grou… -
China, France extend economic, trade cooperation on past achievements
PARIS: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday for a state visit to France… -
Supreme Court suspends PHC verdict denying Sunni Ittehad Council reserved seats
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday suspended the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) verdict d… -
Faizabad sit-in case: CJP Isa expresses dismay at fact-finding commission’s report
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Monday expressed his dissatisf… -
Pakistan aims high as Saudi investors arrive
ISLAMABAD: A key Saudi delegation comprising dozens of investors has arrived in Islamabad … -
Waqas Akram selected for Public Accounts Committee chief slot
PESHAWAR: Chairmanship of the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has beco… -
ANP new chief vows to protect 18th Amendment at all costs
PESHAWAR: The newly-elected central president of Awami National Party, Senator Aimal Wali … -
Lahore is reeling under martial law: Asad Qaiser
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf senior leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Q… -
President Xi hails China-France relations as model of peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation
PARIS: Over the past 60 years, China-France relations have long been at the forefront of C… -
Gwadar to play key role in Pakistan’s economic development, says maritime minister
GWADAR: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has said that Gwadar … -
At OIC moot, Dar voices support for Palestine’s bid to become full UN member
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday extended Pakistan’s support for Palestine’… -
Pakistan, China vow to bolster cooperation on CPEC projects
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Sunday expressed the determination to further enhance and… -
PM Shehbaz sees Rs24tr annual revenue potential
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the country had the potential … -
SC judge seeks early hearing of civilians’ military trial cases
ISLAMABAD: Justice Shahid Waheed, a senior judge of the Supreme Court, has highlighted the… -
May 9 perpetrators now talking about talks with establishment: Defence Minister Asif
SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated on Saturday that those who attacked sensit… -
IHC issues contempt notices to IB, FIA, PTA over ‘collusive’ recusal pleas in audio leaks case
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court Justice Babar Sattar has issued contempt notices to the di… -
Xi calls on youth to shoulder responsibility for Chinese modernization
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the young people in the new era to str… -
US urged to show real sincerity to improve China ties after Blinken’s visit
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Ministry refuted the US’ recent negative statements a… -
KP, Punjab, Balochistan governors’ appointment approved by President Zardari
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment of the governors for Khyber… -
Arrest warrants for 14 for skipping May 9 cases trial
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday issued bailable arrest warrants for 14 sus… -
Nawaz summons PM Shehbaz to discuss Punjab wheat crisis
LAHORE: As the Punjab government refuses to take responsibility for the ongoing wheat cris… -
Pakistan slams India’s cross-border assassination campaign
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged the UN General Assembly and the Security Council to add… -
President restores Justice Siddiqui’s retirement benefits
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved retirement notification of former… -
Dialogue only when ‘stolen mandate’ returned: Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: PTI’s founding chairman Imran Khan has linked any potential dialogue with the r… -
Pakistani lunar payload successfully launches aboard Chinese moon mission
ISLAMABAD/BEIJING: In a historic first, a Pakistani satellite will orbit the moon as part … -
Audio leaks case: IHC dismisses IB’s petition to withdraw plea seeking Justice Sattar’s recusal
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) Justice Babar Sattar on Friday dismissed a plea fi… -
Probe ordered into wheat import by caretakers
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a cabinet committee to ascertain the… -
Fazl accuses establishment of poll manipulation to appease US
KARACHI: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman made bold accusations on Thursday, claiming tha… -
Dar’s appointment as deputy PM challenged in SHC
KARACHI: The appointment of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as deputy prime minister has b… -
Govt to form new body to combat misinformation: Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday said the … -
PTI seeks judicial probe into ‘rigging’
ISLAMABAD: The PTI has demanded the formation of a judicial commission to probe alleged ir… -
ECP secretary resigns citing ‘illness’, replaced by predecessor
ISLAMABAD: In a dramatic development, Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan (EC… -
Reserved seats issue hurdle to KP assembly session: CM Gandapur
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Thursday said his go… -
JI, PTI warns of protest in Punjab over wheat crisis
LAHORE: Both Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday lashe… -
China to launch Chang’e-6 lunar mission on May 3
BEIJING: The Chang’e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch on May 3, the China Natio… -
U.S. abusing its veto power on Palestinian question: Chinese envoy
NEW YORK: Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, on Wednes… -
Well aware of our Constitutional limits, expect others to uphold same: COAS Munir
RISALPUR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Thursday said that the military… -
PHC proposes legislation for stipulating mandate of intelligence agencies
PESHAWAR: A full court meeting of Peshawar High Court has proposed enactment of laws by fe… -
FO ‘categorically rejects’ ex-SAPM Shahzad Akbar’s claim regarding state involvement in acid attack
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday “categorically rejected” what it said were … -
IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi’s plea seeking transfer to Adiala Jail
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on a petition f… -
PML-N’s Rana Sanaullah says ‘seriousness’ needed from PTI for dialogue
ISLAMABAD: PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah on Thursday stressed the need for “seriou… -
We won’t speak to establishment secretly, says CM Gandapur
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Wednesday said he wa… -
PTI alleges CJP not on judiciary side over meddling controversy
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has expressed dismay over the conduct of Chi… -
Shehbaz govt has no ‘real power’, says Fazl
LAHORE: Taking a dig at the “helpless government” of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Jamiat… -
High-tech empowers sowing of corn in NW China’s Xinjiang
In recent years, Hutubi county, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s… -
Tianshui’s malatang gains popularity, boosting related product sales
With the rising popularity of Tianshui’s malatang, a local street dish featuring a m… -
Spring tea harvest underway in Chaohu, east China’s Anhui
Around the time of the Qingming Festival, which falls in early April, tea leaves flourish … -
China marks 40 years of polar exploration with commemorative coins
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, will issue a set of c… -
NDU hosts COAS Munir, UK Army General: Discuss bilateral defence relations
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir met his British counterpart Gener… -
Deputy PM Dar arrives in The Gambia to represent Pakistan at OIC summit
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in The Gambia on W… -
On Labour Day, president and PM express govt’s resolve to bolster workers’ welfare
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expre… -
US ‘expects accountability’ from India, says State Dept
WASHINGTON: The US State Department stated on Tuesday that it expects India to address the… -
‘No evidence that cipher was in Imran’s custody’
ISLAMABAD: In a fresh twist in the cipher case, the Islamabad High Court on Tuesday observ… -
PHC suspends ECP notice to Gandapur in assets case
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court on Tuesday suspended a notice of Election Commission of Paki… -
PTI finally picks Marwat for Public Accounts Committee chairman slot
ISLAMABAD: After almost a month-long confusion among the party ranks, PTI founding chairma… -
US, Pakistan vow to boost cooperation on regional security
ISLAMABAD: The US and Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed their close ties and pledged to enhan… -
Hamas and Fatah talks in Beijing beneficial, discussed next steps: Chinese spokesperson
BEIJING: At the invitation of China, representatives of the Palestinian National Liberatio… -
Gandapur, Omar, Shibli to ‘hold talks on PTI’s behalf’
ISLAMABAD: Clearing the air after months of confusion and speculation, the Pakistan Tehree… -
Govt slashes petrol price by Rs5.45, high-speed diesel by Rs8.42
ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday slashed the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HS… -
President Zardari appoints PML-N’s Rana Sanaullah as PM’s adviser on political affairs
ISLAMABAD: PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah was appointed as adviser to the prime min… -
SBP confirms receiving $1.1bn IMF tranche
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday said it had received the final $1.1 b… -
Justice Minallah says state has to protect judges, independence of judiciary
ISLAMABAD: Justice Athar Minallah on Tuesday said the state had to protect the country’s j… -
Saudi Arabia eyes cooperation in agriculture sector
ISLAMABAD: Riyadh told Islamabad on Monday that Saudi agriculture companies were looking a… -
Fazl announces ‘million marches’ against rigging
ISLAMABAD: Delivering his maiden speech in the National Assembly, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JU… -
Fazl comes out in support of PTI’s ‘constitutional right’ to hold rallies
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday came ou… -
Audio leaks case: IHC’s Justice Babar Sattar dismisses pleas seeking his recusal
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) Justice Babar Sattar on Monday dismissed pleas fil… -
Pakistan is Riyadh’s priority for investment and trade, Saudi minister tells PM
RIYADH: In a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Commerce Minister Majid Al … -
Fazlur Rehman threatens to topple govt through agitation
PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazl Rehman here on Sunday warned ‘the f… -
PTI sweeps by-polls for six tehsil chairman slots in KP
PESHAWAR: The candidates backed by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf won most of the tehsil chairma… -
IHC looks to counter meddling with ‘same old arsenal’
ISLAMABAD: Even though most of its members are the ones who agitated the matter publicly, … -
Thousands join PTI’s Karachi-Sukkur train march
SUKKUR: The ‘Train March’ organised by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf on Sunday ended in Suk… -
Top US envoy arrives in Islamabad to engage new regime
WASHINGTON: John Bass, the US acting under secretary for political affairs, is scheduled t… -
PTI seeks return of ‘stolen mandate’ before reconciliation
LAHORE: Amid speculations of talks with the establishment, the PTI has linked the proposed… -
IHC condemns ‘malicious’ social media campaign against Justice Babar Sattar
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Sunday said that a “malicious campaign” was b… -
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar appointed deputy prime minister
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was given the additional charge of deputy prime mini… -
In meeting with IMF chief, PM Shehbaz reiterates commitment to put economy back on track
RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Manag… -
PTI ready to hold talks with ‘real’ stakeholders, says Senator Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD / LAHORE: The PTI on Saturday reiterated its readiness to hold talks with the “r… -
Regime change breeds lawlessness in country: PTI
ISLAMABAD: Claiming that the US State Department’s report on human rights in Pakistan subs… -
KP CM Gandapur orders construction of Tank Zam Dam
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has ordered construction of Tank Zam Dam t… -
PTI leader Taimur Jhagra claims recovery of ‘original’ Form 45 from dumping site
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Taimur Saleem Jhagra on Saturday claimed that he… -
Cipher case judge goes on 20-day leave
ISLAMABAD: Judge Abual Hasnat Mohammad Zulqarnain, who convicted former prime minister Imr… -
Islamabad, Karachi lawyers seek to become party in meddling case
ISLAMABAD: The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) and the Islamabad Bar Association filed two s… -
Sunni Ittehad Council chief deems PTI talks with Fazl to be ‘mistake’
ISLAMABAD: Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza has expressed discont… -
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah stresses need to develop ‘firewall’ around judicial system to deter interference
LAHORE: The Supreme Court’s Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on Saturday said that developing a fi… -
Mahmood Khan Achakzai’s arrest warrant suspended until May 31
QUETTA: The arrest warrant against Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chairman Mahmood … -
PM Shehbaz Arrives in Saudi Arabia for WEF Special Meeting
RIYADH/ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to atte… -
Red Sea crisis puts China-Europe freight rail in spotlight
BEIJING: More and more freight forwarders have turned to the China-Europe Railway Express … -
China and the U.S. reach five-point consensus at Beijing meeting
BEIJING; Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central… -
German ambassador’s speech at rights conference in Lahore interrupted by pro-Palestine protester
LAHORE: A pro-Palestine protester on Saturday interrupted and chanted slogans during the G… -
PM Shehbaz departs for Saudi Arabia to attend WEF special meeting
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Saudi Arabia on Saturday to attend t… -
PPP asks Muttahida to support police in fight against street crime in Karachi
KARACHI: In a rare show of unity, lawmakers belonging to the opposition Muttahida Qaumi Mo… -
Bugti vows to protect govt assets, improve urban infrastructure in Quetta
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Friday committed to safeguarding gover… -
Warrant out for Mahmood Khan Achakzai’s arrest
QUETTA: A judicial magistrate on Friday issued arrest warrant for Mahmood Khan Achakzai, c… -
Mohsin Naqvi unmoved by stiff PTI criticism
ISLAMABAD: Opposition PTI members on Friday launched a scathing attack on Interior Ministe… -
SC clubs petitions on ‘meddling’ by spy agencies
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has clubbed a set of ten petitions and applications seeking t… -
Imran rules out any ‘deal’ in message for PTI’s 28th Foundation Day
ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan ruled out any “deal” in a message released on Friday for… -
PML-N Punjab calls on Nawaz Sharif to assume party presidency after relief in cases
LAHORE: PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah on Friday requested party supremo Nawaz Shar… -
‘Create harmony’: Q&A with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Question: Foreign Minister Wang Yi, you talked about the conflict in Gaza at your recent p… -
Xi Jinping urges US to recognize China’s progress positively
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that China is happy to see a confident, … -
Complete independence impossible without economic stability: COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday said that complete ind… -
PML-N, PPP strike reconciliatory tone in Senate as opposition laments political victimisation
ISLAMABAD: As PPP Senator Sherry Rehman and PML-N’s Irfan Siddiqui struck a reconciliatory… -
Alarming surge in unwarranted claims by Indian leaders over Azad Kashmir: FO
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday said that there had been an “alarming surge i… -
‘Raids being conducted to thwart PTI protest’
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf claims Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has given the IG p… -
Court bars Imran’s outbursts against ‘institutions’
ISLAMABAD: An accountability court in Islamabad on Thursday ordered former prime minister … -
‘Modern warehousing can transform agriculture’
LAHORE: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s current economic outl… -
Azam Swati gets pre-arrest bail in six May 9 cases
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday granted pre-arrest bail to PTI leader Az… -
No tensions with Pakistan, insists US State Dept
WASHINGTON / ISLAMABAD: The US State Department emphatically declared on Thursday that the… -
Punjab CM Maryam’s uniformed appearance at parade causes a stir
LAHORE: Aiming for a 50-50 ratio of men and women in the police force, Punjab Chief Minist… -
MQM wants Centre to help curb street crimes in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Expressing grave concern over the security situation and rise in street crimes … -
PPP offered PTI to form govt in Centre: Sherry Rehman
ISLAMABAD: PPP Senator Sherry Rehman on Thursday said that although her party had offered … -
Chinese embassy condemns Sunak’s unwarranted accusation, malicious slander
LONDON: China urges some British politicians to end their belligerent rhetoric, cease want… -
Xi Jinping stresses building world-class military medical universities
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for building world-class military medical… -
China calls for open, practical military ties with U.S.
BEIJING: A Chinese military spokesperson on Thursday said China calls on the U.S. to build… -
China urges global efforts for multilateralism, shared future
NEW YORK: China on Wednesday urged the United Nations to take collective actions to promot… -
‘Received not a single complaint of interference’ so far under my watch: CJP Isa
KARACHI: Amidst the controversy over alleged interference by intelligence in judicial affa… -
Defence Minister Asif denies pressure on Imran to accept ‘deal’
ISLAMABAD; Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has rejected PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan’s … -
Pleas challenging military trials ruling turn contentious
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday once again referred a set of intra-court appeals… -
PTI faces another hurdle in intra-party elections
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has accepted another plea against the… -
Bill to reclaim Rs2.7tr stalled in tax dispute tabled in NA
ISLAMABAD: A day after Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb called for broadening the tax n… -
PM Shehbaz pledges to clear obstacles for KCR, promises 150 buses
KARACHI: Announcing 150 buses for the metropolis, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesd… -
IHC irked at investigator’s no-show for Imran’s bail hearing
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday expressed displeasure at the absen… -
PTI, allies to protest ‘worst-ever’ poll rigging tomorrow
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), in collaboration with five other opposition p… -
Complaints about China’s ‘overcapacity’ hypocritical and short-sighted
BEIJING: Recently, Europe and the United States have begun to amplify the notion of China&… -
Chinese envoy calls on U.S. to find right way to get along with China
WASHINGTON: In a turbulent world, China chooses Chinese modernization at home and forge a … -
PM Shehbaz on maiden visit to Karachi since assuming office for second time
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday arrived in Karachi on a day-long visit… -
Cipher case judge may be repatriated over ‘misconduct’
ISLAMABAD: The administration of Islamabad High Court (IHC) has initiated the process… -
PHC seeks response of advocate general over expenditure authorisation by cabinet
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the advocate general of Kh… -
PM suspends commissioner inland revenue, others for delaying tax cases
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday took notice of the “willful” delay in … -
PTI denies ‘secret talks’ with establishment
ISLAMABAD: Rejecting speculations about secret talks with the establishment, PTI Chairman … -
ECP cannot undo decisions post-election, LHC rules
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that the Election Commission of Pakistan (EC… -
SC asked to put National Action Plan into action
ISLAMABAD: The Shuhada Forum Balochistan (SFB) approached the Supreme Court on Tuesda… -
IHC judges look to create bulwark against meddling
ISLAMABAD: A full court meeting of the Islamabad High Court decided to introduce several m… -
Chinese Foreign Ministry official briefs about U.S. secretary of state’s upcoming visit to China
BEIJING: On April 22, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China announced that, at the invi… -
No overnight solution to missing persons issue: Law Minister Tarar
ISLAMABAD; Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Tuesday that the issue of missing person… -
IHC full court to take up ‘meddling’ issue today
ISLAMABAD: A full court meeting of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) will deliberate upon pr… -
NAB agrees to end criminal proceedings against President Zardari
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has consented to an application seekin… -
IMF board to sanction $1.1bn on 29 April
WASHINGTON: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will meet on Apri… -
Nawaz Sharif heads to China for low-key visit
LAHORE: PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif on Monday left for China on a ‘low-profile’ five… -
PTI accuses intelligence agencies of involvement in election fraud
ISLAMABAD: Just a day after by-elections were held across the country, Pakistan Tehreek-i-… -
IMF shows openness to considering broader, extended programme, Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that Pakistan is on track to sec… -
PML-N triumphs in by-elections on 21 national, provincial seats
ISLAMABAD: The ruling PML-N on Monday emerged victorious in by-elections held on 21 nation… -
One Homes Signs World Famous “BCo.” to Partner for their New $35M Branded Residences Project in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking move for luxury living in Islamabad, One Homes is excited t… -
Pakistan, Iran set $10b target for bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD: Three months after the two countries were on the verge of a major conflict, Pak… -
G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement blatant interference in China’s internal affairs: FM
BEIJING: China strongly deplores and firmly rejects the manipulation of China-related issu… -
Xi Jinping presents flag to PLA Information Support Force
BEIJING: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has set up an information suppor… -
PTI announces countrywide protests against ‘rigged’ by-polls
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced nationwide protests while condemn… -
Shibli Faraz appointed Senate opposition leader
ISLAMABAD: PTI Senator Shibli Faraz was appointed the new opposition leader in the Senate … -
PML-N, PTI workers clash at dozens of polling stations in Narowal
NAROWAL: During the by-elections for PP 54 in Narowal on Sunday, one person died after bei… -
Roedad Khan, 101, died on sunday
ISLAMABAD: ROEDAD Khan, a veteran bureaucrat who witnessed history from multiple perches a… -
Aurangzeb expects PIA privatisation by end of June
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that the process of privatisin… -
Ministries, divisions ordered to return surplus funds by May 15
ISLAMABAD: In the run-up to the finalisation of the federal budget for 2024-25, the Minist… -
Global Security Initiative: Transcending Western security dilemmas
BEIJING: The GSI, first proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Boao Forum for Asi… -
China publishes world’s first high-definition lunar geologic atlases
BEIJING: China on Sunday released a set of geologic atlases of the global moon with a scal… -
Vote count underway as polling concludes for 21 national, provincial assembly seats
ISLAMABAD: Polling for 21 national and provincial assembly seats concluded a 5pm on Sunday… -
Afghans living legally in Pakistan should not be harassed or expelled: KP govt spokesperson
PESHAWAR: KP government’s spokesperson Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif has said that Afghan na… -
IMF team expected next month for new loan talks
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed on Saturday that an IMF team is … -
CM Gandapur seeks more support of WFP for uplift of merged districts
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said that provincial government needs more … -
Justice Hashim takes oath as BHC chief justice
QUETTA: Justice Hashim Khan Kakar on Saturday took oath as the Balochistan High Court (BHC… -
Iran’s envoy, Mohsin Naqvi discuss Raisi’s visit
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador Dr Reza Amiri Moghaddam met Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on… -
JUI-F to up the ante against ‘fake govt’: Fazlur Rehman
QUETTA: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman once again “rejected” the February 8 general ele… -
Imran pens letter to Qazi seeking justice for PTI
ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated founding chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran… -
Govt approves deployment of civil armed forces, military for Sunday by-elections
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has authorised the deployment of civil armed forces and … -
Pak-China economic, cultural ties rapidly growing due to CPEC: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the economic and c… -
Pakistan denounces ‘political use of export controls’ after US sanctions alleged missile suppliers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan rejected what it said was the “political use of export controls” after… -
Bilawal criticises opposition for targeting Zardari and Aseefa
ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday said opposition members were afra… -
Judges’ proposals sought to end ‘meddling’
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court administration has sought suggestions from the judges … -
SC urged to regulate high court chief justices’ power
LAHORE: The Supreme Court has been requested to regulate the discretionary powers of all p… -
CM Maryam visited Kartarpur by copter: Punjab government
NAROWAL: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited Kartarpur on Thursday via helicopter a… -
Sindh, Punjab police plan operation against Kacha area dacoits
ISLAMABAD: Sindh and Punjab police will launch yet another joint operation against notorio… -
14-member Balochistan cabinet takes oath
QUETTA: A long-awaited 14- member three-party Balochistan cabinet was sworn in at a cerem… -
PHC orders KP CM to convene assembly session for oath-taking
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief ministe… -
LHC top judge summons full court on Monday to discuss protection of judicial independence
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Malik Shehzad Ahmed Khan on Friday summ… -
Membership of 2 opposition MNAs suspended for current session over ruckus during president’s address
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Friday suspended the member… -
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to solidify efforts in defence collaboration
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Friday agreed to solidify efforts in regards to d… -
US, Pakistan discuss ‘recent events in region’
ISLAMABAD / WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday reached out to Pakistan regarding es… -
Plea for security of Imran Khan in Adiala Jail disposed of
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Thursday directed the authorities to ensure security of P… -
PTI nominates Shibli Faraz as Senate opposition leader
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday nominated Shibli Faraz as the new … -
CJP Isa calls for SC to work with full capacity
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa on Thursday expressed his wish for the Sup… -
PM Shehbaz pushes for sell-off, outsourcing of Discos
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities to expedite … -
Will personally monitor Saudi investment projects, no laxity to be tolerated: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said he would personally monitor the … -
US hypes concerns over ‘China’s support for Russia’ to ‘muddy waters, shift attention’
BEIJING: Ahead of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s reported visit to China nex… -
China expresses support for Palestine’s full UN membership ahead of Security Council vote
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday called for an immediate cease-fire i… -
Judges’ letter: IHCBA petitions SC to probe allegations of interference in judicial affairs
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) on Thursday filed a petition i… -
In parliamentary address, Zardari calls for moving on from polarisation plaguing politics
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for moving on from the “polarisat… -
Faizabad Commision Report ‘only blames politicians’
ISLAMABAD: Leaders from the two main parties in the ruling coalition have slammed the Faiz… -
Body to probe allegations against former spymaster
ISLAMABAD: The military has reportedly formed an inquiry committee to investigate allegati… -
Imran assails civil authority’s ‘surrender’ in Bahawalnagar
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan took a potshot at the civil administration on … -
Government eyes bumper wheat crop, enhanced procurement targets
ISLAMABAD: Anticipating a bumper wheat crop, the federal cabinet on Wednesday decided to w… -
Aurangzeb pledges aggressive reforms at IMF meeting
WASHINGTON: In a meeting with the IMF chief and some members of its board of governors, Fi… -
Eight more ministers take oath as Sindh CM expands cabinet
KARACHI: Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday expanded his cabinet with eight m… -
US approached over Shahbaz Gill’s ‘hateful’ tweets against Lahore police officer
LAHORE: The federal government, on the request of Punjab, has approached the United States… -
NAB gives Nawaz clean chit in Toshakhana vehicle reference
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday gave a clean chit to form… -
In meeting with finmin, WB chief assures full support for reforms to stabilise economy
WASHINGTON: inance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has held meetings with the presidents of th… -
Officials didn’t follow rules in handling cipher, IHC told
ISLAMABAD: The counsel for former prime minister Imran Khan, Barrister Salman Safdar, accu… -
PML-N loses two National Assembly seats in one day
LAHORE: The ruling PML-N lost two of its National Assembly seats on Tuesday after separate… -
PTI alleges ‘pre-poll’ rigging in lead up to by-polls
ISLAMABAD: With by-elections on vacant seats of the national and provincial assemblies les… -
Security of Chinese nationals reviewed
ISLAMABAD: Officials of the capital administration and police held a meeting with the staf… -
PTI gets in touch with Fazlur Rehman
ISLAMABAD: The PTI made an attempt on Monday to pacify JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’… -
Faizabad dharna commission report bereft of ‘authenticity and credibility’: Defence Minister Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that the report compiled by the F… -
7 terrorists killed during infiltration attempt at Afghan-Pakistan border in North Waziristan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Seven terrorists were killed while trying to infiltrate the Afghan-Pakistan bo… -
Saudi FM says Pakistan visit to deliver ‘significant benefits’ in upcoming months
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday said that hi… -
IHC disposes of Bushra Bibi’s plea seeking transfer to Adiala jail
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday disposed of a petition filed by ex-pr… -
Pakistan to request for 3-year IMF programme, says finance minister
WASHINGTON: Pakistan has initiated discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) … -
Faizabad Dharna commission suggests laws to regulate spy agencies
ISLAMABAD: The Faizabad dharna commission, formed to investigate the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pak… -
Don’t need more policy prescriptions, says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday that Pakistan doesn’t need … -
PTI forms body to manage protests in Punjab
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has constituted a 25-member committee to organi… -
PM wants robust renewable energy plan to cut oil bill
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities concerned for robu… -
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs4.53, diesel by Rs8.14
ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday increased the price of petrol by Rs4.53 per litre and … -
All evidence pointing towards Indian involvement in Lahore gun attack: interior minister
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday indicated that there was evidence of I… -
Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari sworn in as MNA amid opposition ruckus
ISLAMABAD: Political debutante Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari was sworn in as a member of the Natio… -
Saudi delegation led by FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan lands in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A Saudi delegation, led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, l… -
Army chief directs commanders to deny any space to terrorists
RAWALPINDI: The military’s top brass on Tuesday expressed concern against a “malicious pro… -
British Investment Group, One Homes, expected to launch Second Development at Cedar Hills: $35 Million Investment
Following the success of AMAYA Residences which sold out in record-breaking time, One Home… -
China deeply concerned about Iran-Israel situation, calls for restraint
BEIJING: China is deeply concerned about the current escalation of the Iran-Israel situati… -
Pakistan expresses ‘deep concern’ over ongoing developments in Middle East
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed ‘deep concern’ on Sunday over the ongoing develo… -
Iran’s Raisi vows ‘stronger response’ to any ‘reckless’ Israeli move
TEHRAN: Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel and its allies on Sunday agains… -
Iran seizes vessel linked to Israel amid escalation fears
TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized a container ship “related to the Zionist regime… -
Five-member JIT to probe Bahawalnagar incident
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Saturday constituted a five-member Joint Investigation Te… -
Six permanent judges of SHC take oath
KARACHI: Six additional judges of the Sindh High Court took the oath of office as permanen… -
PM Shehbaz lauds Saudi help in times of need
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded Saudi Arabia’s help for Pakistan in ti… -
Opposition kick-starts anti-govt campaign from Balochistan
QUETTA: Launching a countrywide movement against the government from Pishin in Balochistan… -
China’s top legislator meets DPRK leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang
BEIJING: Zhao Leji, chairman of China’s National People’s Congress Standing Co… -
China warns against separatist activities seeking ‘Taiwan independence’
BEIJING: China is firmly opposed to any form of official exchange or military contact betw… -
At least 11 including nine passengers shot dead in Noshki attack
QUETTA: At least 11 people, including nine passengers, were shot dead in Balochistan’… -
PTI among 6 opposition parties unite for ‘protection of Constitution’
QUETTA: A ‘grand alliance’ of six opposition parties, including the PTI, have … -
Justice Afridi won’t hear suo motu on ‘meddling’
ISLAMABAD: Justice Yahya Afridi has recused himself from a case pertaining to alleged medd… -
Finance Minister Aurangzeb briefs premier before maiden US sojourn
WASHINGTON / ISLAMABAD: With the government set to enter into a fresh loan agreement with… -
PTI turned down PPP offer to form coalition, says Rana Sanaullah
TOBA TEK SINGH: The party that joined the PML-N in forming the incumbent coalition governm… -
Justice Ishtiaq to take oath as PHC acting CJ on Monday
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan will lay down his robes … -
Two soldiers martyred during intelligence-based operation in KP’s Buner district: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Two Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred on Saturday in an intelligence-based … -
PM Shehbaz pays tribute to security forces for ensuring peace during Eid
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the Pakistan Army, police and sec… -
In phone call with Iran’s Raisi, Zardari stresses exchange of information to overcome security challenges
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahi… -
Important issues remain to be solved as Pakistan seeks potential follow-up programme: IMF chief
WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Th… -
KP CM orders start of air ambulance service in four months
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday ordered the … -
PHC seeks KP Assembly speaker’s reply over plea of members elected on reserved seats
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court on Tuesday sought reply within a fortnight from speaker of t… -
Hearing on appeals against conviction of Imran, Bushra in Iddat case adjourned
ISLAMABAD: The district and sessions judge (DSJ) on Tuesday adjourned hearing on the appea… -
Events may lead to another ‘Dhaka tragedy’, PTI warns
ISLAMABAD: Drawing a parallel between current developments in Pakistan with the circumstan… -
President Xi: China to enhance multilateral coordination with Russia
BEIJING: China stands ready to strengthen bilateral communication with Russia and enhance … -
20 convicts in May 9 cases released from jail, govt tells SC
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that 20 persons who… -
Yousaf Raza Gillani clinches Senate chairmanship as PML-N’s Syedal Khan Nasir secures deputy role
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gillani and PML-N’s Syedal Khan Nasir on Tues… -
Shawwal moon sighted in Pakistan, First day of Eidul Fitr on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee on Tuesday announced that Eidul Fitr would f… -
Islamabad Bar Council denounces ‘frivolous reference’ against IHC’s Justice Mohsin Kayani
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Bar Council (IBC) on Tuesday condemned and denounced a “baseless”… -
2 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in KP’s South Waziristan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Two terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried ou… -
China, U.S. agree to communicate on economic, financial issues
BEIJING: China and the United States agree to communicate on the balanced economic growth … -
PTI condemns reference against IHC judge, calls for judicial independence
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly condemned the reference filed in t… -
IHC rejects PTI’s request to defer Senate chairman, deputy chairman elections
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected on Monday the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’… -
President summons Senate session a day before Eid
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned fresh session of the Senate on April 9… -
PHC rejects pleas for cancellation of PTI workers’ bail in May 9 cases
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court has rejected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government petitions for can… -
Military establishment has ‘no other option’ but to have dialogue with Imran: PTI’s Raoof Hasan
ISLAMABAD: PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan has said that as the military establishment has “e… -
PTI seeks postponement of polls for Senate chairman, deputy
ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Monday sought to delay the election of the Senate chairman and deput… -
PM Shehbaz, Crown Prince Salman agree to expedite $5bn Saudi investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman have agreed … -
Premier Li Qiang: China and the U.S. should be partners rather than adversaries
BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang told U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Sunday in Beij… -
Bisham attack: PM Shehbaz orders immediate action against 5 officials for negligence of duty
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday announced that Prime Minister … -
PTI’s Barrister Gohar rules out merger with Sunni Ittehad Council in case of election symbol’s return
ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday ruled out a merger with the Sun… -
Sunni Ittehad Council asks ECP to postpone election of Senate heads
ISLAMABAD: Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Chairman Mohammad Hamid Raza on Saturday approached… -
PTI hits out at CM Maryam for remarks against KP
ISLAMABAD: PTI leaders on Saturday criticised Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif fo… -
11 election candidates challenge ‘defeat’ in Peshawar tribunals
PESHAWAR: Eleven candidates for the Feb 8 general elections have moved the election tribun… -
Info minister rebuts Imran’s ‘fabricated, baseless’ allegations about Toshakhana case
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday rebutted former prime minister I… -
2 terrorists killed in exchange of fire with security forces in North Waziristan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire between security forces and … -
China, U.S. highlight importance of economic and trade ties
BEIJING: Economic and trade ties should be the stabilizing force of China-U.S. relations, … -
Chinese vice premier holds talks with U.S. treasury secretary
BEIJING: He Lifeng, Chinese vice premier and Chinese lead person for China-U.S. economic a… -
China, U.S. militaries meet in Hawaii to discuss maritime, air safety
BEIJING: Chinese and U.S. militaries met in Hawaii from April 3 to 4 to discuss the curren… -
Imran compares current political climate to that of East Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister Imran Khan said on Saturday that the erosion of democrat… -
In first phone call, FM Dar, Blinken express satisfaction at positive momentum in Pak-US ties
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in his first telephone call with US Secretary of St… -
More judges receive letters with ‘toxic’ powder
ISLAMABAD: Ten more suspicious letters, some of them laced with “toxic” powder a… -
Fawad Chaudhry released from Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: Former information minister in the PTI government Fawad Chaudhry, who had been… -
Pakistan denounces provocative remarks by Indian defence minister over assassination campaign
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad on Saturday denounced the “provocative” remarks made by Indian Defenc… -
10 terrorists killed by security forces in KP operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 10 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operat… -
PM Shehbaz sets off to Saudi Arabia on first foreign visit since election
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarked on a three-day visit to the Kingdom of S… -
IMF to finalise release of final instalment this month
WASHINGTON / ISLAMABAD: An official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wedne… -
Foreign ministry ‘unmoved’ by cipher’s loss, lawyer Salman Safdar tells IHC
ISLAMABAD: A lawyer representing former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday raised conce… -
PPP nominates Gillani as candidate for Senate chairmanship
KARACHI: Enjoying a majority so far in Senate, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Thursday no… -
PTI appoints four more focal persons
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has appointed four… -
39 PTI activists get bail in Lahore corps commander house attack case
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Thursday granted post-arrest bail to 39 activists of th… -
Doctors find no sign of poisoning during Bushra’s examination
ISLAMABAD: A team of doctors who examined and collected samples from former first lady Bus… -
On Al-Quds Day, PM Shehbaz calls for global pressure to halt Israeli oppression of Palestinians
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called upon the international community… -
Verdict reserved on Imran, others Azadi March acquittal pleas
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court reserved on Thursday the verdict on the acquittal pleas of P… -
Govt announces four-day holiday for Eidul Fitr
ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has officially declared a four-day Eidul Fit… -
Pakistan rules out negotiations with TTP
ISLAMABAD: A day after a senior Afghan Taliban leader urged the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban P… -
Govt will probe letters laced with ‘suspicious powder’ received by judges: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the government would launch… -
Hafiz Naeem elected new Jamaat-i-Islami emir
KARACHI: Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday was elected as the sixth emir of the Jamaat-i-Is… -
Qureshi paying the price for siding with Imran: lawyer Salman Safdar
ISLAMABAD / LAHORE: The defence counsel in the cipher case informed the Islamabad High Cou… -
Afghan minister asks TTP, Islamabad to negotiate
PESHAWAR: Acknowledging that the activities by an outlawed militant organisation inside Pa… -
Nine more judges receive ‘toxic’ mail
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: A day after the judges of the Islamabad High Court received letters alle… -
Imran’s lawyer asks court to disregard Azam’s testimony
ISLAMABAD: The counsel for former prime minister Imran Khan urged the Islamabad High Court… -
CJP says attack on judiciary’s independence won’t be tolerated, hints at full court for suo motu case
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Wednesday asserted that “any a… -
In meeting with COAS, president notes with concern ‘baseless’ claims against army by ‘certain political party’
ISLAMABAD: In a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir on Wednesday, President… -
Xi, Biden hold phone talks
BEIJING: On Tuesday evening, President Xi Jinping spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden on t… -
Imran claims Bushra Bibi poisoned in Bani Gala sub-jail
ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan claimed on Tuesday that his wife and former first lady h… -
PTI calls for probe into ‘threatening letters’ sent to IHC judges
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has issued a fervent plea for an immediate and … -
12 detained over bombing of Chinese workers
BEIJING/ PESHAWAR: Police detained more than 12 people, including Afghan nationals, in con… -
‘PTI-SIC’ moves SC against denial of reserved seats
ISLAMABAD: The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) — the new home for PTI lawmakers-elect — on Mon… -
PTI leader launches bid to form ‘grand opposition alliance’
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) will host a meeting of opposition parties to… -
PTI rejects ‘like-minded’ bench, demands full court
ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the seven-member lar… -
Coalition sweeps polls on 19 Senate seats
ISLAMABAD: The ruling coalition on Tuesday swept the elections held on 19 Senate seats whi… -
PTI’s Omar Ayub made opposition leader in National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday declared senior PTI leader Omar… -
FIR registered as all 8 IHC judges receive threatening letters laced with ‘white powder’
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police on Tuesday filed a case on terror charges after all eight judg… -
PTI denounces ECP ‘double standard’ over KP Senate polls delay
ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Tuesday denounced the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decisi… -
Pakistan on brink of default due to tax evasion, says Khawaja Asif
GUJRAT: Pakistan has been facing a default-like situation and is nearly bankrupt, Defence … -
IHC suspends Imran, Bushra Bibi’s sentences in Toshakhana case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended on Monday former premier Imran Khan an… -
Govt hikes petrol prices by Rs. 10 per liter
ISLAMABAD: The new government on Sunday increased the price of petrol by Rs9.66 per liter … -
PTI boycotts Senate polls in Sindh
KARACHI: The PTI has announced its boycott of the upcoming Senate polls in Sindh in protes… -
IHC allows Imran to meet Bushra Bibi on Eid
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) allowed on Monday a meeting between incarcerated… -
IHC orders Fawad Chaudhry’s release in NAB case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted bail on Monday to former federal ministe… -
CTD confirms TTP’s hand behind Besham terror attack
PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) confirmed on Monday th… -
Former CJP Jillani recuses himself from heading judges’ letter inquiry commission
ISLAMABAD: Former chief justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani has recused himself f… -
SC takes suo motu notice on judges’ letter, forms larger bench
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) took suo motu notice on Monday of the letter written by … -
PM visits Dasu site, assures foolproof security for Chinese nationals
DASU: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday assured foolproof security measures… -
Chinese scientists discover new material for future medical implants
BEIJING: A new breakthrough in material science could revolutionize medical implants. Scie… -
China condemns Philippines’ trick of ‘playing victim’
BEIJING: Chinese authorities on Thursday criticized the Philippines’ tricks of ̶… -
China’s Global Security Initiative ‘crucial in fight against terrorism
BEIJING: Against the backdrop of recent terrorist attacks in Russia and Pakistan, diplomat… -
China strongly condemns provocative visit of UK politicians to the island of Taiwan
BEIJING: China voiced firm opposition on Sunday toward the ongoing visit to the island of … -
PTI’s Zulfi withdraws Senate nomination
ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari withdrew his nomination for the upcoming Senate electi… -
Minister denies IMF opposes subsidies
KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday claimed that it was misconstrued th… -
PM sets targets for ministers to fulfil IMF conditions: Tarar
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday stated… -
Pakistan attaches key importance to relations with US: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, replying to a letter by US President J… -
China joins probe into Bisham suicide attack on its nationals
ISLAMABAD: Chinese investigators arrived in Pakistan on Friday to join a probe into Tuesda… -
PTI calls on SC, IHC CJs to resign for ‘inaction’ over meddling
ISLAMABAD: PTI on Friday demanded the resignation of the Supreme Court and Islamabad High … -
Cabinet okays serving Lt Gen Munir Afsar as Nadra chief
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the appointment of Lt Gen Muhammad Munir Afsar… -
Islamabad gets new inspector general of police
ISLAMABAD: In a recent reshuffle, the federal government has replaced Inspector General of… -
Asad Qaiser asks KP CM to cut all ties with Centre
ISLAMABAD: PTI central leader Asad Qaiser has advised his party’s chief minister in Khyber… -
Ex-CJP Tassaduq Jillani to lead probe body formed after IHC judges’ letter
ISLAMABAD: Retired Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, a former chief justice, was on Saturd… -
May 9 protests: Gujranwala ATC sentences 51 convicts to 5-year prison terms
GUJRANWALA: A Gujranwala anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday sentenced 51 convicts to f… -
President Xi presents order to promote military officers to rank of general
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping, also chairman of the Central Military Commission (C… -
Zhang Jun completes term as China’s top UN envoy
NEW YORK: Zhang Jun, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), sa… -
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Japan to promote peace in Asia
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan to promote regional peace and stabil… -
Naqvi, Gandapur join hands to tame terror
PESHAWAR: Reflecting the emergence of a working relationship between the political rivals … -
Former PM’s lawyer ‘backs’ questioning by court-chosen counsel
ISLAMABAD: In an apparent bid to avoid a retrial in the cipher case, the counsel for forme… -
Minister terms fake news on social media ‘biggest challenge’
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday sa… -
Finance Minister Aurangzeb hoping for new IMF deal by end of fiscal year
KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday expressed hope for reaching a Staff… -
In first letter to PM Shehbaz, Biden says ‘enduring’ Pak-US partnership critical to ensuring world security
ISLAMABAD: US President Joe Biden, in a first letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on F… -
Dar becomes part of CCI, excludes Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: In a first, the foreign minister has been included in the Council of Common Int… -
Fazl says JUI-F will boycott by-polls, launch protest drive
ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (Fazl) will boycott the upcoming by-elections of natio… -
Lahore ATC grants bail to PTI’s former MNA, social media activist
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday granted post-arrest bail to PTI’s former MNA… -
Levies officer martyred, 3 soldiers injured in Pishin
QUETTA: A Levies Risaldar was martyred, and three other soldiers were seriously injured in… -
Aitchison principal sticks to his decision to quit job
LAHORE: The Punjab government has so far not succeeded in persuading Aitchison College Pri… -
Nine make it to Senate unopposed
LAHORE / KARACHI: All seven candidates vying for the upper house of parliament on general … -
Khawaja Asif terms Afghanistan ‘source of terror’
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday once again blamed Afghanistan for no… -
Bisham terror attack orchestrated by enemies of Pak-China friendship, FO says
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that there was no doubt that Tuesday’s… -
May 9 riots: SC conditionally allows military courts to pronounce reserved verdicts
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday conditionally allowed military courts to pronounc… -
Govt to place IHC judges’ letter before cabinet tomorrow for formation of inquiry commission
ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday said that the federal government wou… -
PTI questions credibility of verdicts against Imran following judges’ letter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders associated on Wednesday the letter writt… -
Six IHC judges seek SJC’s action over spy agencies interference
ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented move, six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have rea… -
SC holds full court session after IHC judges seek action against intervention by agencies
ISLAMABAD: Bar associations across Pakistan have demanded the Supreme Court’s (SC) i… -
Imran calls for judicial inquiry into May 9, again
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan has once again called for a judicial inquiry … -
LHC allows Parvez, Moonis to contest by-polls
LAHORE: An appellate tribunal of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday accepted the nomination … -
US ‘doesn’t support’ Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline
WASHINGTON: The US said on Tuesday it does not support a Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline projec… -
Pakistan joins calls for immediate action on UN resolution
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has joined other nations in urging for the prompt implementation … -
Most copies of cipher returned after FIR against Imran, Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: When the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) registered a case against former pr… -
JIT to be formed to investigate attack on Chinese nationals in Bisham, says info minister
ISLAMABAD: A day after six people, including five Chinese nationals, were killed in a suic… -
Security forces kill four terrorists in DI Khan IBO
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed at least four terrorists during an intelligence-based o… -
IHC issues notices on PTI’s plea to hold rally in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued on Tuesday notices to respondents on a PT… -
President, PM discuss politics
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met with President Asif Ali Zardari wh… -
Five Chinese among six killed in Bisham attack, PM, COAS condemn terrorist attack
PESHAWAR: At least six people, including five Chinese nationals, were killed in an explosi… -
Shehbaz vows economic stability, strong GDP growth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed the resolve on Tuesday to bring macroec… -
Keep me in prison but release other PTI leaders, says Imran
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan ex… -
Soldier martyred, four terrorists killed as security forces foil attack on Turbat naval base
RAWALPINDI: A soldier of Frontier Corps Balochistan was martyred and four terrorists were … -
Court issues Imran, Bushra’s production orders for April 4
ISLAMABAD: A court in Islamabad issued production orders on Monday for PTI founder Imran K… -
Second phase of Afghan repatriation in the works
PESHAWAR: Pakistan has begun preparations to launch the second phase of its repatriation d… -
PM wants foolproof security for Reko Diq workers, logistics
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure foolproof secu… -
KP govt wants its doctors to examine Elahi in prison
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has demanded that a team of doctors from the … -
PTI to be reorganised at district, regional levels
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leadership has decided to reorganise the party … -
May 9 riots: SC seeks details of trials in military courts
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday sought details of the military trials of civilians … -
Aurangzeb appointed finance minister to ‘settle down’ IMF, says PPP’s Khursheed Shah
ISLAMABAD: PPP leader Khursheed Shah has said that banker Muhammad Aurangzeb was appointed… -
DC Islamabad disallows PTI power show on March 30
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon rejected on Sunday PTI’s reques… -
Ex-generals’ accountability: Irfan Siddiqui advises Defence Minister Asif against reopening old wounds
ISLAMABAD: PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui, a close aide to party supremo Nawaz Sharif, has i… -
President Zardari confers civil awards on Pakistanis, foreign nationals
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday conferred Pakistan’s highest civil award… -
PM Shehbaz Sharif hands over ECC to finance minister
ISLAMABAD: Only a day after announcing formation of seven committees of the cabinet, Prime… -
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reiterate to deepen ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reiterated their resolve to work together and f… -
Dar says Pakistan to examine trade situation with India
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the relevant stakeholders would “serio… -
Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold trade talks in Kabul as part of normalisation efforts
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani commerce ministry delegation is scheduled to arrive in the Afghan c… -
China urges the Philippines not to undermine South China Sea stability
BEIJING: China on Saturday condemned the Philippines’ trespassing into the adjacent … -
Top Chinese diplomat calls for brighter prospects for China-DPRK ties
BEIJING: Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communis… -
Pakistan urges Afghanistan to tackle terrorism as ‘shared concern’ after Kandahar attack
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday urged Afghanistan to tackle the issue of terrorism as a “sha… -
PTI refuses to accept Hammad Azhar’s resignation from key party positions
LAHORE: The PTI on Friday refused to accept Hammad Azhar’s resignation from his offices as… -
PML-N gets another seat in NA after recount
ISLAMABAD: Yet another loser in the February 8 general elections has become a victor fol… -
SC to hear appeals on military court cases next week
ISLAMABAD: A six-judge Supreme Court bench will resume from March 25 hearing of a set of i… -
President Zardari reiterates no compromise on national sovereignty
ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan Day celebrations are under way, President Asif Ali Zardari has stre… -
Veteran diplomat and ex-PCB chief Shaharyar Khan dies at 89
ISLAMABAD: Veteran diplomat and former chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar… -
Adiala superintendent apologizes for denying access to Imran
ISLAMABAD: The superintendent of Adiala Jail issued an unconditional apology to the Islama… -
Court issues production orders for Imran, Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: A court issued production orders on Friday for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) f… -
Donald Lu admitted cipher’s existence, disagreed over content, claims PTI
ISLAMABAD: The PTI has claimed that US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu has admit… -
Zardari pleads presidential immunity in two NAB cases
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has filed for immunity under Article 248 of the Con… -
Nomination papers of Parvez rejected
GUJRAT: The nomination papers of former chief minister and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) … -
PHC puts govt, telecom regulator on notice over X restrictions
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Thursday directed the federal government and Pakistan… -
SC overturns former IHC judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s dismissal
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday set aside the dismissal of former Islamabad Hi… -
PM vows to wipe out terrorism after 2 soldiers martyred in DI Khan suicide attack
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed his unwavering commitment to … -
FM Dar urges ‘aggressive financing’ for nuclear energy projects
BRUSSELS: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday called for “aggressive financing” of nuclea… -
Pakistan to discuss Extended Fund Facility with IMF next month, says finance minister
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday that the matter of an Extend… -
Irani envoy condemns terrorist attack in Gwadar, lauds counterterrorism efforts of Pak army
ISLAMABAD: “The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, categorically c… -
X banned on interior ministry’s instructions following intelligence agencies’ reports, PTA informs SHC
KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday informed the Sindh Hi… -
Hammad Azhar steps down as PTI Punjab’s president, general secretary
LAHORE: PTI leader Hammad Azhar on Wednesday stepped down as the general secretary and act… -
IHC suspends sentence of DC, SSP in contempt case
ISLAMABAD: A division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday suspended the s… -
Plea filed against Nawaz for chairing official meetings in Punjab
LAHORE: A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court against PML-N supreme leader MN… -
PHC stays ECP’s action on plea for Gandapur’s disqualification
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday issued a stay order stopping the Election C… -
Imran predicts govt’s fall, his release in four to five months
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan does not see the incumbent government lasting … -
Imran asks for judicial audit of ‘poll fraud’
ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court to seek the… -
Pakistan does not want armed conflict with Afghanistan, says Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Days after Pakistan struck militant bases in Afghanistan, Defence Minister Khaw… -
Terrorist killed in intelligence-based operation in Panjgur: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The military’s media affairs wing said on Thursday that a terrorist was killed… -
FO says poll concerns raised during Donald Lu hearing ‘misunderstanding of domestic situation’
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday said that concerns raised over the Feb 8 general… -
Macroeconomic stability unachievable without another IMF programme: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that macroeconomic stability in … -
IHC Bench questions hasty trial in cipher against Imran, Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq remarked on Tuesday that the ci… -
COAS Munir visits KSA, discusses bilateral ties with Saudi crown prince
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir undertook an official v… -
PTI moves IHC for Islamabad rally permission
ISLAMABAD: After no response from the district administration despite multiple attempts, t… -
Interior minister calls for revisiting social media laws
LAHORE: As disruption of social media platform X stretched into its fifth week, Interio… -
IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement on final bailout review
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA)… -
May 9 riots: How is carrying out rallies akin to terrorism, asks Justice Mandokhail
ISLAMABAD: As the Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to five suspects detained in a c… -
Will not tolerate any terrorism from across border: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Following recent skirmishes on the Pak-Afghan frontier, Prime Minister Shehbaz … -
7 armed assailants shot dead following attack on Gwadar Port Authority complex: police
GAWADAR: Seven armed assailants were shot dead by police and security forces on Wednesday … -
Zhanjiang in S China’s Guangdong vigorously develops marine fishery sector
Zhanjiang city in south China’s Guangdong Province has vigorously developed the mari… -
Rice noodle industry sees rapid growth in S China’s Guangxi
South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is the leading consumer and producer … -
China’s Chongqing continues to build barrier-free environment
Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality is a city built on mountains. The unique la… -
US urges Taliban to prevent attacks from Afghan soil
WASHINGTON: The US State Department called on Kabul’s Taliban rulers on Monday to prevent … -
President to travel in 1st class, PM, services chiefs in business class
ISLAMABAD: The cash-strapped federal government on Monday issued a travel advisory for the… -
Imran, Qureshi’s lawyer questions Azam’s conduct
ISLAMABAD: Counsel for PTI leaders Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday raised qu… -
Perpetrator of Mir Ali attack killed: ISPR
PESHAWAR: Eight militants, including the perpetrator of the March 16 attack on an army cam… -
PTI plans long march, sit-in against ‘rigging’ after Eid
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf has plans to hold a long march and sit-in after Eidul… -
Three remanded in custody over Lahore’s Ichhra Bazaar incident
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday remanded three suspects in police custody … -
Ex-spymaster Faiz Hameed’s brother sent to jail in graft case
RAWALPINDI: A local court of Rawalpindi on Monday sent retired naib tehsildar Najaf Hameed… -
Pakistan denounces fresh round of curbs on political parties of India-occupied Kashmir: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday denounced Indian authorities’ decision to declare several p… -
Nawaz’s sons acquitted in all three Panama Papers references
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad accountability court on Tuesday acquitted former prime minister Na… -
Palestinian flags fly at last in PSL 2024 final
KARACHI: After being snatched away from several fans at the entry gates and in the stands,… -
Wang Yi starts first trip to New Zealand, Australia in 7 years
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was set to kick off his first trip to New Zealan… -
China to establish modern ecological environment monitoring system by 2035
BEIJING: China will exert great efforts to establish a modern ecological environment monit… -
K-P on alert after Waziristan attack
PESHAWAR: Security has been beefed up across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa following a deadly terrori… -
SC orders re-election in Balochistan’s PB-50 constituency
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ordered re-election on Monday for Balochistan’s PB-50 Q… -
PTI regrets alliance with seatless SIC
KARACHI: The coalition of convenience between PTI and the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) rema… -
Aseefa to contest by-elections from Nawabshah
NAWABSHAH: Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, the sibling of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, on … -
PTI deems caretakers’ Senate candidature ‘Unconstitutional’
KARACHI: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has cast fresh doubts on the participation of … -
Air Chief Sidhu secures one-year extension
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended the tenure of Air Chief Marshal Zahe… -
Iftikhar’s lawsuit against Imran dismissed
ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday rejected a legal suit filed by former chief justice o… -
Pre-arrest bail of Imran’s sisters, Asad Umar extended
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday extended the pre-arrest bail of Pakistan Tehre… -
SHC summons home secretary in missing persons’ cases
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has expressed resentment over the provincial taskforce (PTF)… -
US envoy meets NA speaker, emphasises mutual cooperation
ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador Donald Blome paid a courtesy call on National Assembl… -
FM Dar, Afghanistan’s Muttaqi agree to foster bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan’s Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan… -
Bahrain’s National Guard commander calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI: Commander of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Gen Shaikh Mohamed … -
Kakar, Naqvi, Aurangzeb to contest Senate polls
ISLAMABAD: Nominations for the 48 Senate seats up for grabs came as a bolt from the blue, … -
Amnesty International urges govt to restore X
KARACHI: Amnesty International has called for the immediate restoration of social med… -
Imran demands Article 6 for ‘mandate thieves’
ISLAMABAD: A day after a protest was held outside the International Monetary Fund (IMF) he… -
Funeral prayers held for 2 army officers martyred in North Waziristan
RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers of two army officers, who were among seven martyred yester… -
Resolving border issue ‘in common interest’ of China and India: Chinese FM
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Wednesday that it is in th… -
China urges U.S. to stop arming Taiwan, cease all military contacts
BEIJING: China on Friday urged the U.S. to stop arming China’s Taiwan region and cea… -
Free speech not a cover for Islamophobia, Chinese envoy
NEW YORK: Freedom of expression should not be wielded as a shield for hate speech against … -
Army vows firm support to govt in security challenges
RAWALPINDI: The civil and military leadership on Friday agreed to work together to uphold … -
SC issues notice in May 9 bail case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notices to the Punjab government on Friday while heari… -
Court set to hear Nawaz sons’ plea on 19th
ISLAMABAD: An accountability court in Islamabad has given the National Accountability Bure… -
Pre-arrest bail of Imran, SIC chief extended in May 9 cases
LAHORE/TOBA TEK SINGH: An anti-terrorism court on Friday extended the pre-arrest bail of j… -
Employment generation govt’s top priority, says Gandapur
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Friday said that it … -
2 officers among 7 soldiers martyred in terrorist attack on post in North Waziristan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Seven soldiers — including two officers — were martyred in a terrorist attack … -
FM Dar, Muttaqi agree to foster fraternal ties between Pakistan, Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan’s Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan… -
Iranian Envoy urges unity, interaction to combat Islamophobia
ISLAMABAD: H.E. Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan talked about on Islamo… -
PTI core committee demands Imran’s immediate release
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) core committee on Thursday denounced former prim… -
Phone hacking has become too easy, PTA chief tells IHC
ISLAMABAD: “Phone hacking has become so easy that if you leave your mobile phone somewhere… -
FO rubbishes reports of IAEA delegation’s visit to Pakistan as ‘fake news’
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday rubbished reports of the visit of a high-leve… -
US waiver for Iran gas pipeline project sought
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is engaged with the US administration to obtain a waiver of US sanctio… -
PM reviews five-year roadmap for economic progress
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting o… -
President thanks Chinese counterpart
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for extendi… -
Air ambulance service to be launched soon in Punjab: CM Maryam
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on Friday that an air ambulance service wo… -
All eyes on race for Punjab, K-P governor slots
LAHORE: As the PPP leadership continues to hold its card over the candidates for Punjab an… -
CEC ‘swayed’ with promises of ambassadorship in return for favours, alleges PTI
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub Khan alleged on Friday that Chi… -
US Ambassador meets PM amid IMF talks
ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome on Friday met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to … -
IMF asks Pakistan to revisit NFC award
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday called upon Pakistan to reope… -
Gilani emerges victorious in Islamabad as PPP sweeps Senate by-polls
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured four Senate seats, while the Pakistan … -
IHC allows PTI lawyers to meet Imran at Adiala jail
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) allowed four PTI lawyers on Thursday to meet wit… -
Intelligence agencies have access to phone recording system, IHC told
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Thursday that intelligence agenc… -
IHC seeks reply from Adiala jail superintendent on visitors’ ban
ISLAMABAD: A day after the Punjab government banned the entry of visitors in Rawalpindi’s … -
Donald Lu to testify before Congress panel on March 20
WASHINGTON: The US House Foreign Affairs Committee has tasked its Subcommittee on the Mid… -
PM Shehbaz forms committee to curtail govt expenses
ISLAMABAD: In view of the financial challenges being faced by the country, Prime Minister … -
PTI founder, Qureshi’s appeals are maintainable, IHC holds
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday held the appeals of former prime mi… -
Govt slams PTI for dragging EU, IMF into domestic squabbles
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday accused the Pakistan Tehreek-… -
No reserved seats for Sunni Ittehad Council as Peshawar High Court rejects plea against ECP’s decision
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Thursday dismissed the Sunni Ittehad Council’s petiti… -
Pakistan registers strong protest against implementation of India’s ‘controversial’ citizenship law
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday registered a strong protest against the implementation of … -
China urges S.Korea to refrain from hyping up SCS issue
BEIJING: The Chinese foreign ministry urged South Korea on Tuesday to make the right choic… -
China calls for immediate cease-fire as Gaza conflict defies Ramadan
BEIJING: A cease-fire in Gaza has not materialized despite the arrival of the Muslim holy … -
China opposes U.S. arming of Taiwan region
BEIJING: China firmly opposes military ties between the United States and the Taiwan regio… -
Party with at least one NA seat can be allotted reserved seats, AGP informs PHC
PESHAWAR: The Attorney General of Pakistan told the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday… -
PM commits to facilitating meeting with Imran, affirms Gandapur
ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur met with Prime Minist… -
Nawaz’s sons return home after six years
LAHORE: Hussain and Hassan, sons of PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif, returned to the cou… -
JUI-F, PPP agree on reciprocal support in Senate
ISLAMABAD: JUI-F and PPP have agreed to support each other’s candidates in the upcoming Se… -
Ejaz raps govt for not letting him vote in presidential poll
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s incarcerated Senator, Ejaz Chaudhry, said on Tuesda… -
Centre asked to appoint Shahab Shah as KP chief secretary
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has asked the federal government to appoint Sh… -
KP threatens to take centre to court over dues issue
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday warned that … -
IMF to arrive in Pakistan for bailout review, says finance ministry
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is arriving in Pakistan for a seco… -
ECP announces schedule for Senate polls
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced on Monday that elections fo… -
New Sindh cabinet sworn in, portfolios announced
KARACHI: In a significant development for the province of Sindh, ten members of the newly … -
Imran deprived of visitors after govt imposes two-week ban on Adiala jail visitations
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Home Department imposed a two-week ban on Tuesday on prisoner visita… -
Adiala superintendent serves notice for Elahi’s absence from court
LAHORE: A special court for anti-corruption on Monday issued a show-cause notice to the su… -
Imran, Qureshi have no right to appeal conviction in cipher case, argues FIA
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday asked both sides to come up with argum… -
JUI-F disowns MNA notified by ECP against reserved seat
ISLAMABAD: A notification by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over reserved seats… -
PTI plans shadow cabinet to monitor Punjab govt
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf has decided to form a shadow cabinet in Punjab to mo… -
SC asks how ownership of Margalla land given to military
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, hearing an appeal filed by Messrs Monal group of companies, … -
PTI leaders assail Punjab govt after 2-week ban imposed on all public meetings at Adiala jail
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government on Tuesday imposed a two-week ban on all public visits, m… -
Won’t tolerate intimidation of press, says CJP
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Monday observed that the intim… -
President Asif Zardari presented guard of honour
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari was presented with a guard of honour on Monday by a … -
SC rebukes IG Islamabad over journalists’ harassment
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa expressed serious displeasure at … -
Alvi says still trying to bridge ‘PTI-establishment gap’
KARACHI: In his first press conference after leaving the Presidency, Dr Arif Alvi said on … -
Punjab Police crack down on PTI protesters
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Police continued to use force in dealing with PTI protests ac… -
CM Gandapur seeks judicial commission to probe cipher issue
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Sunday urged Chief Justice of Pakistan … -
PM Shehbaz’s 19-member cabinet takes oath
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday administered the oath to a 19-member feder… -
Gaza – a sense of balance missing
By Mian Abrar Starting with the premise that sexual violence in war is not uncommon, we al… -
Marwat accuses Maryam of plotting to kill him
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has made startling clai… -
Ruet-e-Hilal committee to meet tomorrow for Ramazan moon
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet tomorrow for the sighting of … -
PTI says ‘king of corruption’ imposed on nation
ISLAMABAD: PTI leaders launched a verbal barrage on the ruling alliance on Saturday as the… -
Asif Ali Zardari sworn in as 14th president of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari took oath on Sunday as the 14th president of P… -
Ten militants killed in North Waziristan: ISPR
PESHAWAR: Ten militants were killed in two separate operations by security forces in North… -
Balochistan cabinet to be finalised in two weeks: CM
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said a committee comprising represent… -
Audio clip on PTI worker’s death: Maryam moves FIA against Shandana Gulzar
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has filed a complaint with the Federal Investigation A… -
At least 2 killed in blast near Peshawar’s Board Bazaar
PESHAWAR: At least two people were killed while one suffered injuries in a blast near the … -
Iranian envoy congratulates Zardari, wishes to foster bilateral relations
H.E. Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan said … -
PTI leaders condemn ‘illegal’ presidential election
ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) launched a scathing attack on the… -
SIC nominates Omar Ayub for opposition leader in NA
ISLAMABAD: In a surprising turn of events, the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), a party predom… -
Asif Ali Zardari secures second term as President of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party Co-Chairman, Asif Ali Zardari, has been elected as t… -
Sanjrani quits Senate, takes oath as MPA
QUETTA: Sadiq Sanjrani took oath as a member of the Balochistan Assembly on Friday, after … -
Imran Riaz granted bail in Zaman Park attack case
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court in Lahore granted bail on Saturday to anchorperson Imran R… -
Fully prepared to defend motherland against full spectrum of threats: COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir has stated that the armed forces ar… -
PML-N, PPP to scrap caretaker system
ISLAMABAD: The ruling PML-N and its coalition partner PPP have reached a consensus to abol… -
ECP rejects Achakzai’s call to delay presidential polls
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) rejected on Saturday a call by Sunni … -
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“New trio” There was a 30-percent increase in exports of the “new trio,&… -
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China will strive to modernize the industrial system and develop new quality productive fo… -
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This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of Chi… -
US backs peaceful Pakistan, India ties
UNITED NATIONS: The US would welcome “productive and peaceful relationship” between India … -
Pakistan’s success tied to Balochistan’s, says army chief during Awaran visit
QUETTA: Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir visited on Friday Balochistan’s A… -
2 terrorists killed in separate operations in Khyber, Dera Ismail Khan districts: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Two terrorists were killed in separate operations last night in Khyber Pakhtun… -
PTI will go to SC against ‘tampered’ Form-45s
ISLAMABAD: PTI’s Senator Barrister Ali Zafar has announced that his party will go to the S… -
FO flays efforts to portray ‘normalcy’ in held Kashmir
ISLAMABAD/SRINAGAR: As Indian PM Narendra Modi arrived in held Kashmir for his first visit… -
KP govt decides to fully restore health insurance scheme at start of Ramazan
PESHAWAR: The newly-elected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Thursday decided to fully res… -
PHC asks ECP to provide Form 45 to nine election losers
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission of Pakista… -
President Alvi appoints three judges
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday approved the appointment of three judges o… -
Pre-arrest bail of Imran, Asad extended
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Thursday extended the pre-arrest bail of Pakistan Tehre… -
“Terrorist assault” at Adiala jail thwarted
RAWALPINDI: In a joint operation, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the police … -
Dialogue with Imran mandatory, says Elahi
ISLAMABAD: Citing the formation of “fake cases” and underlining the necessity of “return o… -
PM urges swift payout to K-P rain victims
PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to… -
Adiala Jail official faces contempt
ISLAMABAD: A district court on Wednesday issued a notice of contempt of court to the super… -
ECP uploaded ‘tampered’ Forms-45s on website: PTI
RAWALPINDI: PTI leader Taimur Jhagra on Wednesday accused the Election Commission of Pakis… -
Nawaz’s sons to surrender in three corruption cases
ISLAMABAD: Both sons of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif have approached the accountabil… -
Pakistan urges UNSC to ask Afghan Taliban to cut ties with TTP, eliminate terrorism
NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Munir Akram, has asked the United Nations Secur… -
Army chief Gen Munir calls on PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir called upon newly-elected Pri… -
PML-N, PPP benefit from ‘SIC-claimed’ seats
RAWALPINDI/ ISLAMABAD: After rejecting the request of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) for … -
Maulana to rev up anti-rigging crusade
LAHORE: The JUI-F, unyielding in its refusal to join forces with its former allies in the … -
Imran’s lawyer claims Azam gave ‘differing’ statements in cipher case
ISLAMABAD: A counsel for PTI founder Imran Khan has said that former principal secretary A… -
PTI intra-party elections challenged, again
ISLAMABAD: The PTI intra-party polls, which were re-held recently after the previous ones … -
SC says conditions of ‘fair trial, due process’ not met in Zulfikar Bhutto’s trial
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the trial under the 1979 judgment … -
Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinets sworn in
LAHORE/PESHAWAR: Newly elected members of the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinets were … -
Beneficiaries given SIC’s reserved NA seats barred from taking oath by PHC
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday barred till tomorrow (March 7) the oa… -
PM Shehbaz announces relief package for calamity-hit Gwadar
GWADAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the calamity-hit coastal town of Gwadar on T… -
In meeting with Gandapur, PTI founder Imran ‘finalises’ names of KP cabinet
RAWALPINDI: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan Tuesday formall… -
Sanjrani’s Senate chairmanship challenged
LAHORE: A writ petition has been submitted to the Lahore High Court (LHC), urging it to pr… -
PTA head summoned to clarify position on audio leak
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday summoned the Pakistan Telecommunicatio… -
Maryam Nawaz announces first public cancer hospital in Lahore
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the establishment of Punjab’s first canc… -
PTI to knock SC door after losing reserved seats
ISLAMABAD: After the Election Commission of Pakistan decided against the allocation of r… -
PTV continues blackout of opposition lawmakers in NA coverage
ISLAMABAD: The state-owned electronic media on Monday continued blocking speeches made by … -
KP Assembly okays Rs159 billion for govt’s March expenditure
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday approved Rs159 billion funds for the p… -
IHC issues notices to info ministry, PTA on plea challenging ‘ban’ on social media site X
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the Pakistan Teleco… -
Army top brass perturbed by ‘baseless accusations’ of meddling in electoral process
RAWALPINDI: The military’s top brass on Tuesday expressed dismay that some segments of pol… -
Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as Pakistan’s 24th prime minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took an o… -
President Xi felicitates Shehbaz on election as PM
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Sunday congratulated Pakista… -
Bilawal endorses PTI’s call for judicial inquiry into May 9 riots
ISLAMABAD: In his maiden speech during a session of the newly elected National Assembly, P… -
JUI-F to abstain, MQM-P sets conditions for presidential vote
KARACHI: It seems that Asif Ali Zardari does not command the same popularity among his all… -
Yousuf Gilani among 21 nominees for by-polls on six Senate seats
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party leader Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has submitted nomination… -
Protest rallies against ‘rigging’: 300 PTI activists booked in Bahawalpur, Gujrat
BAHAWALPUR: Over 200 PTI activists have been booked in two FIRs registered by local police… -
PkMAP slams raid in Quetta targeting Mahmood Khan Achakzai
QUETTA: The Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) strongly condemned a raid conducted on … -
Senate resolution seeking ban on all social media withdrawn amid protest
ISLAMABAD: Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi on Monday withdrew his resolution seeking a ban on… -
ECP rejects Sunni Ittehad Council’s plea seeking allocation of reserved seats
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday rejected a petition filed b… -
Irani FM, envoy congrats Pakistani nation as Sharif sworn in as 24th PM
ISLAMABAD: Irani Ambassador to Pakistan: “I would like to express my warmest congrat… -
PML-N’s Shehbaz Sharif elected prime minister for second time
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif became the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan by securing 201 votes… -
Joint session of Parliament to elect president called on March 9
ISLAMABAD: A joint session of the Parliament to elect the next president of Pakistan has b… -
Seizure of commercial consignment draws FO ire
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Saturday issued a sharp rebuke in response to India’s int… -
Barrister Gohar elected PTI chairman ‘unopposed’ for second time after fresh intra-party polls
ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar Khan was declared the PTI chairman again following fresh intra-… -
Iran held parliamentary polls successfully
TEHRAN: The election process officially kicked off at 8 AM local time on Friday, March 1, … -
China urges immediate cease-fire after attacks on Gaza aid-seekers kill 112
BEIJING: China on Friday again urged the parties involved, Israel in particular, to bring … -
China urges U.S. to stop interfering in HKSAR affairs
BEIJING: China deplores the U.S. statement related to the Hong Kong Special Administrative… -
Imran named primary accused in May 9 riots
LAHORE: The special prosecutor has designated PTI founder Imran Khan as the primary accuse… -
Zardari, Achakzai submit nomination papers for president slot
ISLAMABAD: The presidential candidate for the incoming coalition government, PPPP Presiden… -
Nawaz woos Fazl for govt formation
ISLAMABAD: PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif visited the residence of JUI-F chief Maulana… -
Foreign Office dismisses US ‘directions’ on probing election rigging
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has dismissed the United States’ suggestion to probe electoral discre… -
Sarfraz Bugti becomes Balochistan CM ‘unopposed’
QUETTA: Months after stepping down as the caretaker interior minister, Sarfraz Bugti has b… -
Lahore ATC confirms Imran’s bail in four cases
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Friday confirmed the pre-arrest bail of PTI founder Imr… -
PML-N, MQM-P accord to empower local govts
ISLAMABAD: The PML-N and MQM-P on Friday signed a formal agreement to empower local govern… -
Ichhra Bazaar incident: FIR filed against woman’s harassers
LAHORE: Ignoring the pressure mounted by some religious sections, the Lahore police on Fri… -
SIC announces forming ‘grand alliance’
ISLAMABAD: The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), after meeting the JUI-F, has announced the for… -
Sadiq, Mustafa sworn in as new speaker, deputy of NA
ISLAMABAD: A day after more than 300 members took oath as lawmakers in the National Assemb… -
PTI’s Ali Amin Gandapur elected KP chief minister, demands justice for Imran and party
PESHAWAR: Amid intense sloganeering, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Friday elected PTI… -
PTI’s Umar Dar reaches home after release from jail
NAROWAL: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Umar Dar returned home after spending two-a… -
China, U.S. hold new round of foreign policy planning consultation
BEIJING: Miao Deyu, assistant foreign minister and director-general of the Department of P… -
China’s military cautions Philippines against stirring up trouble in South China Sea
BEIJING: The Chinese military on Thursday urged the Philippines not to “be bent on a… -
Imran’s letter to IMF akin to hostility towards state, says Nawaz
ISLAMABAD: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that PTI founder Imran Khan’s… -
PM disapproves of Imran’s IMF letter
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has expressed his disapproval of PT… -
MQM-P did not ask for any cabinet positions, says Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui clarif… -
Leaked audios: After Kamal, Tessori admits MQM-P’s poll ‘setback’
KARACHI: Following the recent revelation of a leaked audio featuring Mustafa Kamal, anothe… -
Six terrorists killed in N Waziristan IBO
RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Wednesday carried out a meticulously planned intelligence-b… -
Bajwa, Faiz pulled legislative strings, alleges Asif
ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Khawaja Asif claimed on Wednesday that former army chief Gen (retd… -
Newly elected representatives took oath in maiden session of 16th National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: Newly elected members of the 16th National Assembly (NA) were sworn in on Thurs… -
Amid protest, Punjab Assembly okays Rs358bn budget for a month
LAHORE: Amid protest by the opposition, the Punjab Assembly approved here on Wednesday Rs3… -
Nation has rejected ‘May 9 narrative’, says Yasmin
LAHORE: PTI’s Punjab president Dr Yasmin Rashid on Wednesday said the nation had rejected… -
PTI calls on IMF to link grant of financial facility with ‘good governance’
ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Wednesday wrote a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), c… -
Murad Ali Shah sworn in as CM for third time
KARACHI: Syed Murad Ali Shah was sworn in as the chief minister of Sindh for a third time … -
Unfair to blame entire state for enforced disappearances: PM Kakar
ISLAMABAD: In the case related to the recovery of the missing Baloch students, Caretaker P… -
Imran, Asad acquitted in protest, vandalism case
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad acquitted on Wednesday PTI founder I… -
COAS lauds Lahore cop for saving woman in Arabic print shirt from mob
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Wednesday lauded Lahore Gulbe… -
PTI seeks contempt proceedings against ECP
KARACHI: Three Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) candidates, including its Sindh president Ha… -
Imran hails Alvi’s decision to not summon NA session
RAWALPINDI: PTI founder Imran Khan hailed on Tuesday President Arif Alvi’s decision … -
SP martyred, top TTP commanders killed in Mardan IBO
MARDAN: A senior police official was martyred and three others, including a DSP, were inju… -
Imran nominates Amir Dogar for National Assembly speaker
ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Omer Ayub on Tuesday said party founder Imran Khan had nominated Ami… -
Chinese FM asserts right to survival, development at UN human rights council
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that all parties should protect people&… -
PTI team meets Mahmood Khan Achakzai, Mengal to seek support against ‘rigging’
ISLAMABAD: With the sole agenda of raising a collective voice against the alleged rigging … -
IHC admits Imran, Bushra, Qureshi’s appeals for hearing
ISLAMABAD: Admitting appeals of ex-premier Imran Khan, his spouse Bushra Bibi and ex-minis… -
After refusal by president, speaker calls NA session
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Monday had to summon the maide… -
Imran, Bushra Bibi indicted in £190m graft case
ISLAMABAD: A Rawalpindi accountability court on Tuesday indicted former prime minister Imr… -
Speaker to summon NA session on Feb 29 if president doesn’t: Dar
LAHORE: Senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Senator Ishaq Dar, has … -
IHC takes up Imran’s appeals today
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will take up today, Monday, the appeals filed by… -
PPP had approached PTI first to form federal govt, says Khursheed Shah
KARACHI: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah on Sunday disclose… -
Saad Rafique calls for ‘audit’ of 2018 polls
LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has asked those seeking audit of the Feb 8 electi… -
Imran taps Gohar again as nominee for PTI chief
ISLAMABAD: With its founder Imran Khan in prison, the leadership role has become a conundr… -
ASP Shehrbano hailed as a hero after rescuing woman from charged mob in Lahore
ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi is being hailed as a hero by Pakistan’s celebrities after she sa… -
Maryam Nawaz Sharif becomes Punjab’s first female CM
LAHORE: Amid boycotts and delays, the Punjab Assembly on Monday elected PML-N’s Maryam Naw… -
China vows to continue constructive role in Korean Peninsula issue
BEIJING: The Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Korean Peninsula Affairs … -
China launches new communication technology experiment satellite
BEIJING: China successfully sent a communication technology experiment satellite into spac… -
PTI changes its Punjab CM nominee
LAHORE: The PTI has named Rana Aftab Ahmed Khan as its new candidate for the post of the P… -
Special bench formed to hear Imran’s appeals tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) formed a special division bench on Saturday to h… -
ECP gears up to hold election for president by March 9
ISLAMABAD: Still coping with the post-poll challenges amid rigging allegations, the Electi… -
May 9 and other cases: ATC to hear Imran’s bail pleas sans his virtual attendance
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday decided to hear the petitions of incarce… -
Sindh govt to probe poll violence, provide justice, says Bilawal
KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday said the upcoming Sindh governme… -
PML-N wins speaker, deputy positions in Punjab PA
LAHORE: A day after more than 300 members took oath as lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly, t… -
Iran felicitates over Pakistan’s polls, reiterates deeper ties
ISLAMABAD:Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Friday called Foreign Minis… -
Newly-elected lawmakers take oath during inaugural Sindh Assembly session
KARACHI: Newly elected lawmakers took their oath on Saturday during the inaugural session … -
PTI protests bid to bar leaders’ entry to Punjab Assembly
LAHORE: In the presence of heavy police deployment, led by none other than the inspector g… -
MQM-P team discusses power-sharing formula with Shehbaz
LAHORE: An MQM-P delegation called on PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif here on Friday and di… -
PPP backs Murad to rule Sindh
KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Friday named Syed Murad Ali Shah for the pos… -
Opposition parties unite in Sindh to protest against ‘election fraud’
KARACHI: In a joint press conference held in Karachi on Friday, the Grand Democratic Allia… -
Pakistan terms Israel policies as apartheid at UN court
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday joined over 50 countries in advancing its argument in the hi… -
Imran Riaz sent to jail in corruption case
LAHORE: A Lahore district and sessions court rejected the request for physical remand by t… -
China urges U.S. to stop arms sales to Taiwan
BEIJING: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the United States to stop arms sal… -
China vows to intensify BRICS strategic partnership with all parties
BEIJING: China stands ready to work with all parties to continue deepening the BRICS strat… -
Parvez accuses Punjab CM Naqvi of stealing people’s mandate
LAHORE: Incarcerated PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Thursday accused Caretaker Chi… -
Pakistan ‘to seek $6bn in new IMF programme’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to seek a new loan of at least $6 billion from the Internationa… -
JUI-F to hold nationwide protests against ‘rigging’
ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl held a workers’ convention in the federal capital… -
Imran wants IMF to link loan with election audit
ISLAMABAD: PTI founding chairman Imran Khan will write to the IMF urging it to call for an… -
Chattha ‘recants’ explosive rigging claims in letter to ECP
ISLAMABAD: Days after dropping a bombshell by confessing that he played a role in rigging … -
Punjab MPAs take oath; election for speaker, deputy speaker to be held tomorrow
LAHORE: Amid protests and delays, newly elected representatives were sworn into the Punjab… -
Chinese market boosting growth in Brazilian coffee exports
Brazil exported more than 39.24 million 60-kg bags of coffee last year, on par with those … -
Chinese, Thai builders continue work on Thailand’s high-speed railway during Spring Festival
Construction of the China-Thailand railway, a key project under the Belt and Road Initiati… -
China contributes to Antarctic studies, protection over past 40 years
China’s Qinling Station started operation on Inexpressible Island in the Terra Nova … -
PTI-backed independents join Sunni Ittehad Council
ISLAMABAD: Almost all PTI-backed winning independent candidates of national and provincial… -
Verdict on Salman Akram’s plea reserved
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a petition by PTI-backe… -
MQM-P wants four ministries as JUI-F also seeks role in Centre
ISLAMABAD: A day after the PML-N and the PPP evolved a consensus on a power-sharing deal t… -
Maryam Nawaz unveils development game plan for Punjab
LAHORE: PML-N candidate for Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday described cor… -
PHC grants bail in 18 cases to PTI nominee for Punjab CM slot
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court on Wednesday granted protective bail to MPA-elect and nomine… -
Yasmin seeks judiciary’s attention: Women in jail for 9 months ‘without any evidence’
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s incarcerated leader Dr Yasmin Rashid has sent a message… -
PTI to hold intra-party elections on March 3
ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Thursday announced that it would be holding fresh intra-party electi… -
SC dismisses petition seeking voidance of Feb 8 general elections
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a plea seeking the February 8 genera… -
SHC displeased, seeks reasons for suspension of internet services on election day
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday expressed displeasure at the suspension o… -
IHC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Islamabad DC in contempt case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants f… -
Midnight deal unites PPP, PML-N, eyes power sharing
ISLAMABAD: After multiple rounds of talks spanning over one week, a consensus was reached … -
US vetoes ceasefire, prolonging deadly conflict in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS: The United States once again exercised its veto power on Tuesday to block … -
Martial law in Pakistan fueled by individuals, not military: CJP Isa
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Tuesday wondered whether revis… -
‘Mother of all rigging’ has made Pakistan laughing stock globally, says Imran
RAWALPINDI: PTI’s founder Imran Khan has said that the “mother of all rigging” must end no… -
Bilawal stands firmly by PPP’s stance on govt formation
ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Tuesday that his party was standing… -
IHC seeks answers on phone surveillance
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has once again summoned the heads of the Intelli… -
Senate echoes with cries of action against CEC
ISLAMABAD: The first Senate session following the February 8 general elections echoed with… -
IHC suspends ‘wins’ on all three Capital seats
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday suspended the notification of three re… -
Solangi urges patience as probe into ex-commissioner’s rigging allegations continues
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs Mur… -
PM vows ‘exemplary punishment’ to violent trolls targeting civil servants
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said on Monday that the state of Pa… -
PTI moves PHC for reserve seats
PESHAWAR: The PTI filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday seeking to b… -
Govt, ECP take action against former Pindi Commissioner
RAWALPINDI: The fallout of bombshell allegations about election rigging levelled by former… -
PTI forges alliance with Sunni Ittehad Council, vows to form govt
ISLAMABAD: Two days after its decision to sit on the opposition benches and launch a count… -
Gandapur’s KP CM ambitions sealed by ECP victory notification
PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Sunday notified the victory of PTI leader… -
PM Kakar remains absent from IHC hearing on Baloch missing students case
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday again failed to appear be… -
Wang meets Blinken, calls for sound, steady, sustainable development of ties
BEIJING: During a meeting on Friday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidel… -
Wang Yi urges efforts to put China-Canada relations back on track
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday called for efforts to put China-Cana… -
Wang Yi calls for deepening cooperation, practicing multilateralism with Poland
BEIJING; China is willing to work with Poland to enhance political mutual trust, deepen mu… -
Wang Yi reaffirms China’s efforts to end Ukraine crisis
BEIJING: China will continue to play a constructive role in ending the Russia-Ukraine conf… -
CEC should tender apology or be ready to face Article 6: PTI’s Haleem Adil
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh has said that C… -
‘This is May 9 part two’, says PML-N leader on Rawalpindi commissioner’s allegations
LAHORE: As the country faces political upheaval after the February 8 elections, Pakistan … -
PML-N to be PPP’s ally in Balochistan, claims Sarfraz Bugti
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sarfraz Bugti Sunday said that the Pakistan… -
X, formerly Twitter, reportedly inaccessible in Pakistan again
ISLAMABAD: Internet users in Pakistan are reportedly facing issues in accessing X, formerl… -
HBL PSL 9 begins with glitzy opening ceremony
LAHORE: The opening ceremony of the ninth season of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) ki… -
Pagara raises spectre of martial law
KARACHI: Tens of thousands of supporters of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) staged a s… -
PTI decries ‘historic electoral heist’
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday dialled up its attacks against tam… -
PPP sticks to party line on cabinet posts
ISLAMABAD: Following the latest round of inter-party discussions between the PML-N and PPP… -
PTI to sit in opposition in Centre, Punjab on Imran’s directives: Saif
ISLAMABAD: Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, a leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), an… -
Imran says PTI will not exact political revenge
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Friday stressed the need… -
ECP refutes Rawalpindi commissioner’s allegations, initiates inquiry
RAWALPINDI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released a statement on Saturday den… -
Nine terrorists killed in K-P in two separate operations
The security forces on Friday and Saturday in two separate targeted intelligence-based ope… -
PPP says Fazl was ‘main beneficiary’ of no-confidence motion
ISLAMABAD: Terming the alliance between Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-F (JUI-F) and Pakistan Tehree… -
Chinese envoy advocates international cooperation against terrorism
ISLAMABAD: China’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), Zhang Jun, o… -
Imran, Bushra challenge Toshakhana, cypher sentences
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi challenged their respective sentences on Fr… -
Gen Bajwa urged withdrawal of no-confidence motion against Imran Khan, claims PML-N’s Malik Ahmad
LAHORE: PML-N leader Malik Ahmad Khan said on Friday that former army chief retired Genera… -
Fazl alleges Gen Faiz, Gen Bajwa engineered no-confidence move against Imran
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday claim… -
PTI nominates Omar Ayub for prime minister’s slot
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated party stalwart Omar Ayub Khan … -
IHC reserves verdict on pleas challenging ECP notifications for capital seats
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) reserved its verdict on Wednesday on petitions c… -
PPP set to form coalition govt in Balochistan
QUETTA: As the protests against alleged rigging in the election intensified in several par… -
Fazlur Rehman rejects ‘rigged’ poll results, invites PML-N to join JUI-F on opposition benches
PESHAWAR: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday rejected the “rigged” results of … -
Nawaz picks Shehbaz Sharif for PM, Maryam Nawaz for Punjab CM slots
LAHORE: Former ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Tuesday picked Shehbaz Shari… -
Qaiser moves IHC to meet Imran at Adiala Jail
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Asad Qaiser, who is a former National Assembly speak… -
Elahi secures bail in illegal recruitment case
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday granted bail to PTI President Chaudhry Pe… -
PTI to seek justice from courts against Feb 8 ‘rigging’, says Imran
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaf (PTI) will challenge the results of the February 8… -
PTI leaders share election ‘irregularities’ with President Alvi
Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held a meeting with President Dr Arif Alvi on Mo… -
PTI joins hands with JI, MWM to form govt in Center, Punjab and KP
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced making a government in Centre and Punj… -
Pleas against victory of Maryam, Khawaja Asif, Aleem dismissed
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday dismissed several petitions, mostly by the PTI-bac… -
Lahore ATC holds jail trial of PTI leaders, workers in May 9 violence case
LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Monday conducted proceedings of two cases against PTI … -
SC moved to declare elections void, order repolling
ISLAMABAD: A private petition has been filed in the Supreme Court on Monday to declare the… -
Nation ‘accepted’ election results, PM Kakar asserts
ISLAMABAD: Despite the litany of challenges being filed in courts across the country again… -
IHC summons PM Kakar on Feb 19 in missing Baloch students case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday summoned caretaker Prime Minister Anw… -
Ready to sit in opposition if independents form government, says Shehbaz
LAHORE: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that his party will “gladly sit in … -
PSL season 9 trophy unveiled in Lahore
LAHORE: The trophy for the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was unveiled a… -
PTI demands CEC’s resignation over ‘poll fraud’
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded the immediate resignation of Ch… -
Jahangir Tareen quits politics, Sirajul Haq steps down as party chief
ISLAMABAD: Days after the country went to polls, uncertainty continued to loom large on Mo… -
PTI to join hands with ‘another’ to get reserved seats
ISLAMABAD: Realising that the lack of reserved seats would severely dent their chances of… -
PML-N, PPP make ‘first formal contact’ to form govt
LAHORE: As political wheeling and dealing has reached its peak in the aftermath of the Feb… -
Half dozen independents join PML-N
LAHORE: The concerns over PTI’s success in keeping intact its candidates who won as indepe… -
ANP refuses election loss, calls for investigation
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party has rejected the results of Feb 8 general elections and dem… -
Police of Twin Cities detain numerous PTI protesters
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD: As the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) took to the streets in the twi… -
Defeated PTI candidates. others in Punjab call for vote recount
BAHAWALPUR: A number of defeated National Assembly (NA) candidates belonging to the Pakist… -
MQM-P, PML-N explores methods for coalition government formation
LAHORE: A delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) led by Khalid Maqboo… -
Sheikh Rashid released after bail
RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was released on Saturday a… -
ECP bars ROs from issuing final notifications for NA-47, NA-48
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) stopped the Returning Officer (RO) on… -
Terrorist leader killed in IBO in Khyber: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: A militant ringleader was killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) … -
Two NDM members slain, Mohsin Dawar injured in North Waziristan attack
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Two National Democratic Movement workers were killed and 15 others, i… -
FO taken aback by worldwide criticism of free elections
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Saturday voiced its surprise over the international criti… -
SC moved to order independents to join party within three days
ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to bind the elected independent … -
Caretaker PM envisages coalition government formation
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has expressed his best wishes and… -
President Alvi suggests EVMs could have averted election crisis
ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi on Saturday stressed digitalising the voting process and, w… -
Three PTI-backed NA candidates challenge provisional poll results
KARACHI: Three independent candidates, who are members of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, ha… -
Firdous Awan, 10 others accused of assaulting policeman during election duty
NAROWAL: Former federal minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan and 10 others have been booked for … -
Hammad, Moonis caution officers against involvement in post-election rigging
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) central Punjab secretary general Hammad Azhar and p… -
ECP failed to hold fair elections: JI
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Engineer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman alleged that the… -
Court grants bail to Imran, Qureshi in May 9 cases
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi granted bail to former premier and … -
UN, EU and UK express concerns over election tensions
UNITED NATIONS: While UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern about suspen… -
PTI to contest ‘fraudulent polls result’
LAHORE: PTI secretary Omar Ayub Khan, has instructed all party candidates and polling agen… -
Salman Akram Raja vs Awn Chaudhry — LHC stays result in NA-128
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court restrained the returning officer of the NA-128 constituency … -
Imran made AI-generated speech, claimed victory in Center, Punjab and KP
ISLAMABAD: Following the victory of candidates with its support in the Feb 8 polls, the PT… -
Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to all Chinese
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping, on behalf of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Cen… -
Luxury Redefined: One Homes appoint world leading lighting design consultant ZKLD Studio for One Canal Road
LAHORE: One Homes, Pakistan’s leading luxury real estate developer, in a first for Pakista… -
Wang Yi calls for healthy development of China-South Korea ties
BEIJING: Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central… -
OGRA seeks to raise gas prices again to meet IMF condition
ISLAMABAD: In order to meet the IMF’s mid-February deadline, the Oil and Gas Regulatory A… -
Yasmin, others indicted in 2 May 9 case riots cases
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court indicted PTI’s Punjab President Dr Yasmin Rashid, Senator … -
Cabinet okays PIA restructuring
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the restructuring of Pakistan Internati… -
PTI seeks review of SC ruling on intra-party elections
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) filed a review petition on Tuesday against t… -
No directives yet to suspend mobile, internet services on election day: Solangi
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi said on Tuesday that the governm… -
Bushra Bibi moves IHC for transfer to Adiala jail
ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday filed a petition in … -
Polling material sent to ROs
PESHAWAR: As candidates geared up for last-ditch effort to woo voters on the last day of t… -
ATC to hear Imran’s bail pleas today
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorist court (ATC) judge will hear today (Tuesday) the bail applica… -
Foreign observers meet CEC
ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja met with a delegation of the C… -
Kashmir Day: Military pays homage to valiant struggle of Kashmiris
RAWALPINDI: In a display of solidarity, Pakistan’s Armed Forces, alongside the Chair… -
ECP asks govt to stop PIA privatisation
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan has asked the caretaker provincial governme… -
Lahore ATC defers Imran’s bail pleas in May 9th case
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday adjourned the hearing of pre-arrest bail petit… -
Minister vows robust preparedness for free, fair, peaceful elections on 8 Feb
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi… -
Government takes bold measures for economic stability: Shamshad
KARACHI: Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar stated on Saturday that the interim… -
PTI defies police raid, holds rally in Swabi
SWABI: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leaders during a power show here on Saturday said implicat… -
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi face hard time: Hit with 7-Year sentence in Iddat case
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and h… -
ECP bars Qureshi from electoral race for 5Yr period
ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday declared former foreign minis… -
Polls postponed on three K-P seats
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan has stopped the elections in one National A… -
Imran alleges receiving ‘offer’ ahead of iddat case verdict today
ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday reserved its verdict in the case related to the marriag… -
Pakistan, EU agree to bolster ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union on Friday agreed to further deepen their relati… -
PTI delays intra-party elections
ISLAMABAD: A day after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced the schedule for fresh… -
24 terrorists neutralized in Mach: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed at least 24 terrorists after the attacks on Mach and Ko… -
FIA summons Aleema Khan for ‘spreading fear and panic’
ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has initiated a cybercrime inquiry against A… -
Xi stresses development of new productive forces, high-quality development
BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Commi… -
Islamabad presses Kabul for TTP leaders’ extradition
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reiterated its demand for Afghanistan to extradite the lea… -
ECP designates February 8th as public holiday
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced February 8 (Thursday) a… -
Imran asserts Banigala sub-jail not result of any deal
ISLAMABAD: As speculations make rounds about an alleged deal which resulted in the impriso… -
Decisions from “elsewhere” only being announced by “puppets” says IK
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, who was handed down a 14-year jail sent… -
28.3 percent inflation recorded in January 2024
Inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), surged by 28.3 per cent year-on-yea… -
Dera Ismail Khan operation: 2 terrorists including ‘high-value target’ killed says ISPR
Security forces killed two terrorists, including a “high-value target (HVT)”, during an in… -
PTI plans new intra-party elections set for February 5
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Thursday that the party will ho… -
Interior minister asserts polls on Feb 8 to proceed despite circumstances, following ECP meeting
ISLAMABAD: Following a pivotal meeting of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) regard… -
1 killed, 6 injured in multiple attacks across Balochistan
QUETTA: A person was killed while six others, including a cop, sustained injuries in multi… -
Railways digitalises fuel monitoring system
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways on Wednesday introduced a fuel monitoring system based on in… -
Petrol price hiked by Rs13.55 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Wednesday increased the per-litre price of petrol b… -
Caretakers leave FBR to elected government following ECP rejection
After the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) barred the caretaker government from mov… -
Hong Kong’s new security law proposed by Hong Kong has EU ‘concerned’
The European Union has raised concerns that Hong Kong’s plan for a new national security l… -
LHC guides Pemra to provide candidates ‘free and unrestricted’ access to media platforms
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory… -
PTI-affiliated election candidate from Bajaur shot dead
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate from NA-8 Bajaur, Rehan Zeb Khan, was s… -
2024 elections: Military top brass pledges vigilance amid political violence concerns
RAWALPINDI: The nation’s top military leadership on Wednesday unequivocally pledged … -
ECP to hold meeting tomorrow on worsening law and order in KP, Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Just eight days before the country goes to polls, the Election Commission of Pa… -
China accepts new Afghan ambassador, establishes normal diplomatic relation
BEIJING: China’s acceptance of the appointment of the new Afghan ambassador to China… -
PML-N, IPP hail judgement against Imran, Qureshi in cipher case
ISLAMABAD: The PML-N, a major political rival of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, and its ally in… -
SBP seeks designs for new currency notes
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has invited the general public to submit designs… -
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi get 14-year term in Toshakhana reference
RAWALPINDI: In yet another blow to Imran Khan and his party, the former premier and his wi… -
FO confirms airlift of 9 slain Pakistanis’ bodies from Iran to Multan today
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday that the bodies of nine Pakistani nat… -
4 dead, 5 injured in blast at PTI rally in Sibi
QUETTA: At least four people were killed while five were wounded in a bomb blast at a PTI … -
China, France forge stronger comprehensive strategic partnership
BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday that China will work with Fra… -
SC Larger bench to hear appeals on military trials
ISLAMABAD: Senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court Justice Sardar Tariq Masood on Monday … -
Imran lambasts ‘unilateral’ jail proceedings
ISLAMABAD: As former prime minister Imran Khan decried what he called ‘unilateral’ proceed… -
Security forces neutralize 6 militants in Mach terror foiling: Jan Achakzai
QUETTA: Interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Tuesday said that six mil… -
Imran, Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in prison in cipher case
ISLAMABAD: A special court established under the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday handed bo… -
Pakistan, Iran resolve to bolster military coordination amidst tensions
RAWALPINDI: In the aftermath of recent unprecedented missile exchanges and the tragic kill… -
China plays critical role in global peace, development: UNGA President
BEIJING: China’s role in upholding multilateralism and promoting peace and sustainab… -
Chinese Ambassador presses for ‘correct responses’ to critical questions in China-U.S. relations
BEIJING: Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng on Sunday called for efforts to … -
China, Thailand vow to bolster pragmatic partnership in multiple fields
BEIJING: China and Thailand on Sunday pledged to deepen pragmatic cooperation between the … -
SC orders FIA to retract notices sent to journalists
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday to … -
Iranian Envoy asserts support of third state for militants in Iran, Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian asserted on Monday that there… -
25 PTI workers nabbed for trying to stage rallies in Pindi
RAWALPINDI: As the political environment is highly charged in the country with political p… -
PTI rallies across Punjab despite crackdown efforts
LAHORE: The police launched a brutal crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) candidate… -
ATC again adjourns Imran, Qureshi bail hearings
RAWALPINDI: The Special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday once again adjourned the he… -
President Alvi hails ICJ verdict on Gaza genocide
ISLAMABAD: Welcoming the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the prevent… -
PTI gears up for first major demonstration post May 9 riots
ISLAMABAD: On the call of founding chairman Imran Khan, ticket holders and workers of Paki… -
CJP Isa takes notice of journalists’ harassment by FIA
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Saturday took suo motu notice … -
PTI’s Hammad Azhar father’s arrested in Lahore before election rally
LAHORE: PTI leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar on Sunday said that his octoge… -
China, U.S. discuss international and regional issues, agree to boost cooperation in anti-drug, AI
BEIJING: China and the U.S. have agreed to launch a joint working group on anti-drug coope… -
Nawaz unveils PML-N manifesto, vows full implementation upon election win
LAHORE: With elections less than two weeks away, Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) supr… -
One Homes unleashes groundbreaking consumer campaign in Pakistan’s Real Estate history
LAHORE: Embarking on a new era of opulent living, One Home, Pakistan’s leading luxur… -
China vehemently opposes U.S. comments on ‘China’s outer-space threat’
BEIJING: The United States has long been repeatedly hyping up China as a “threat in … -
Chinese, DPRK vice FMs hold talks in Pyongyang
BEIJING: Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong held talks with his Democratic People… -
Pakistan, Iran restore official diplomatic relations
ISLAMABAD: The diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Iran have been officially restore… -
Pakistan establishes relations with St Kitts, Nevis
NEWYORK: Pakistan and St Kitts & Nevis, an island nation between the Caribbean Sea and… -
State lawyers assigned to Imran, Qureshi in cipher case
ISLAMABAD: The special court formed to hear cases under the Official Secrets Act appointed… -
China firmly opposes Philippine building on Nansha Islands
BEIJING: China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction acti… -
Chinese FM to meet U.S. national security advisor Sullivan in Bangkok
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist P… -
Court adjourns Imran’s indictment in £190m case
RAWALPINDI: An accountability court could not indict former prime minister Imran Khan and … -
SC clears Elahi for election candidacy
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) overturned the rejection on Friday of PTI central presid… -
PTI alleges party websites ‘restricted’ in Pakistan prior to elections
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claimed on Friday that its websites were … -
Pakistan calls on UN to ensure protection of Muslim sites in India
UNITED NATIONS: Following religious clashes sparked by the opening this week of a controv… -
PHC turns down PTI’s bid for polls under judicial monitoring
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court on Thursday declared as not maintainable and rejected plea o… -
Pakistan unearths ‘compelling evidence’ of Indian agents’ links to assassination of two Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi on Thursday said Islamabad had “cr… -
China, Nauru forge a new phase in bilateral relations, Wang Yi
BEIJING: China and Nauru on Wednesday opened a new chapter in relations as the two countri… -
Xi holds talks with Mirziyoyev in Beijing, both reiterate strengthening relations
BEIJING: China and Uzbekistan upgraded their relations to an all-weather comprehensive str… -
IHC revalidates Islamabad DC’s authority to detain individuals under MPO
ISLAMABAD: A division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday restored the po… -
Two PML-N leaders vindicated in ‘Anti-State’ speech case
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday acquitted PML-N leaders Marriyum Aurangzeb an… -
Parvez Elahi takes nomination paper rejection battle to SC
ISLAMABAD: PTI President Parvez Elahi took his legal battle to the Supreme Court on Wednes… -
Imran alleges section 144 enforcement in Punjab aimed at obstructing PTI events
RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the Punjab government … -
ECP denies allocation of GDA’s election symbol to Fehmida Mirza
ISLAMABAD: The Election commission of Pakistan (ECP) has refused to allocate Grand Democra… -
Declared ‘highly sensitive’: Sindh identifies over 6,000 polling stations
KARACHI: Out of total 19,004 polling stations, over 1,3000 have been declared sensitive an… -
Capital gears up with 10,000 security officials on for poll day duty
ISLAMABAD: About 10,000 officials of police and other security agencies will perform secur… -
Gohar Ejaz assumes role as caretaker interior minister
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Production Gohar Ejaz w… -
COAS Munir cautions youth on dangers of social media
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir cautioned the youth on Wednesday aga… -
Chinese envoy condemns Israeli laedership’s rebuff of two-state solution
NEW YORK: The Israeli leadership’s rejection of the two-state solution is unacceptab… -
SHC calls in accused in Murtaza Bhutto murder case
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the accused to ensure their presence at th… -
Punjab electoral costs set at Rs4.59bn
RAWALPINDI: The total estimated expenditure for the upcoming national elections scheduled … -
President Alvi urges agricultural tech implementation to combat climate change
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, on Tuesday, highlighted the crucial role of adopting mo… -
Govt authorizes Troop Deployment for Election security
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal cabinet on Tuesday – on the recommendation of the interim… -
Shah Khawer to take charge as acting Chairman PCB
LAHORE: Shah Khawer, the current election commissioner of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)… -
Baloch protesters wrap up sit-in outside Islamabad’s national press club
ISLAMABAD: Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) leader Dr Mahrang Baloch called off on Tuesday … -
SC summons Qasim Suri in election rigging probe
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) summoned former deputy speaker of the National Assembly … -
Imran Khan appeals to IHC for bail in Toshakhana and £190mn corruption allegations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan moved the Islamabad High Cour… -
International journalists, observers to cover Feb 8 elections: Solangi
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi said on Tuesday that internation… -
China’s Xinjiang struck by powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake
BEIJING: A 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Wushi County in Aksu Prefecture in northwest Ch… -
Russia, UAE Commit $1bn investment for Railway
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to receive an investment of up to $1 billion in its struggling … -
Capital’s Schools Shut Down Amidst Heightened Security Alert
ISLAMABAD: In response to a security alert issued by the security agencies, a significant … -
Javed Hashmi pulls out of Polls, backs PTI candidate
MULTAN: In a major development on the political landscape ahead of the general elections, … -
Another official accuses Imran for missing cipher
RAWALPINDI: Another former bureaucrat has testified before a special court that Imran Khan… -
Pakistan slams Modi’s inauguration of Hindu temple on site of razed mosque in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday condemned the construction and consecration of the ‘Ram Temp… -
Imran Khan labels Election Plan as ‘Mother of all Selection’
RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on… -
China to launch record number of spaceflights in 2024
BEIJING: China is expected to launch an unprecedented number of spacecraft this year as th… -
China calls for more efforts in advancing South-South cooperation
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special representative Liu Guozhong attended… -
Iranian FM to visit Pakistan on Jan 29, envoys of both states to return to their posts: Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday that Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Ami… -
Former minister Fawad Chaudhry announces full boycott of February 8 polls”
ISLAMABAD: Former information minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday announced that he and his … -
Govt identifies 500+ social media accounts in anti-judiciary campaign: Solangi
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government said on Monday it had identified 500 social media acco… -
Successful IBO eliminates 7 terrorists in Zhob: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Seven terrorists were killed on Monday during an intelligence-based operation … -
Islamabad protests endangers peace and stability, warns Jan Achakzai
QUETTA: Balochistan caretaker Minister for Information, Jan Achakzai, while expressing his… -
ECP unveils nomination list for February 8 Elections
ISLAMABAD: With the general elections a little over two weeks away, the Election Commissio… -
Gohar cautions against pushing PTI to irreversible point
ISLAMABAD: Former PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said that those in power shoul… -
China lauds Non-Aligned Movement’s efforts in advancing global peace
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special representative, Liu Guozhong, attend… -
China, U.S. restart agricultural cooperation mechanism
BEIJING: China and the U.S. restarted their agricultural cooperation mechanism as China… -
Brazilian President Lula vows support for one-China policy
BEIJING: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged unswerving commitment to th… -
PTI holds first power show in Swabi since May 9
SWABI: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf organised its first power show since the May 9 incidents a… -
PML-N to resist poll delay: Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has said his party will resist any move to postp… -
Imran warns unfair polls to aggravate instability, demands level playing field
ISLAMABAD: Speaking to reporters at Adiala Jail after the hearing of the Toshakhana case, … -
Pakistan-China friendship enhanced with CPEC Corner unveiling at Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister … -
China, Brazil to enter another ‘golden 50 years’, foster bilateral ties: Wang Yi
BEIJING: China and Brazil will jointly build another “golden 50 years” of bila… -
Social media platforms, internet service down amid PTI ‘Virtual Jalsa’
ISLAMABAD: Internet monitor Netblocks has reported a nationwide disruption to social media… -
PML-N to unveil its manifesto on Jan 27
LAHORE: With just three weeks remaining until the general elections, the Pakistan Muslim L… -
Zaka Ashraf resigns as PCB Chairman
LAHORE: Zaka Ashraf tendered his resignation as the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Interim… -
Border trade between Iran, Pakistan remains unaffected
QUETTA: Trade activities between Pakistan and Iran continued as usual, as both countries k… -
Pakistan, Iran agree to de-escalate situation and bolster coordination to counter terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday expressed the desire to work with Iran “based on the spirit … -
ECP directs security personnel to remain ‘neutral ‘ on Feb 8
ISLAMABAD: With general elections just a few weeks away, the Election Commission of Pakist… -
Caretaker govt moves SC against IHC order declaring Imran’s cipher trial illegal
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Friday approached the Supreme Court challenging the… -
Azam Khan testifies in cipher case
RAWALPINDI: Azam Khan, the principal secretary to former prime minister Imran Khan, took a… -
National Security Committee to meet amid Pak-Iran tensions
ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) is set to convene an emergency meeting la… -
PM Kakar constitutes committee to ensure smooth conduct of polls 2024
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday constituted a seven-mem… -
Pakistan, Dubai signs $3 billion at Davos
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Dubai on Thursday inked two agreements worth over $3 billion on co… -
China, Africa vow to continue communication, enhance cooperation
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up his visit to Africa after meeting a s… -
Pakistan conducts ‘Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar’, retaliates with strikes on militant targets in Iran
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday morning struck terrorist hideouts in Iran’s Siestan-o-Balu… -
Iran admits carrying out deadly strike on Pakistan territory
TEHRAN: Officials in Islamabad said two children were killed and three others injured in t… -
PM Kakar rules out delay in polls 2024
DAVOS: Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has reiterated that the general e… -
Pakistan condemns airspace violation as Iran targets ‘militant bases’ in Panjgur
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the unprovoked violation of its airspace by Ira… -
Pakistan severs ties with Iran after Balochistan air strikes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recalled its envoy and concurrently expelled Iranian ambassadors a… -
China calls on Iran, Pakistan to show restraint amid Iran strikes in Balochistan
BEIJING – China has reacted to Iran’s air strikes in Pakistan as an unprovoked air space v… -
Need to eradicate “Kalashnikov culture” from the country: CJP Issa
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa on Wednesday remarked there was a need … -
PTI has Plan C, a surprise for Feb 8: Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: In spite of a protracted crackdown on his political party, former prime ministe… -
Pakistan, Iran FMs hold telephonic talk amid Irani attack in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani stressed Pakistan’s right to resp… -
SBP confirms receiving $700m tranche from IMF
KARACHI: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the much awaited $700 million … -
ECP to release final list of candidates once court cases are settled
ISLAMABAD: With polls merely three weeks away, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) h… -
PM Kakar holds meetings at Davos
DAVOS: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday held several meetings on the… -
COAS lauds POF contributions to national defence
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday paid a significa… -
Imran, Bushra Bibi indicted in Iddat case
RAWALPINDI: A Rawalpindi trial court on Tuesday indicted former prime minister Imran Khan … -
Sheikh Rashid arrested again in May 9 riot case
RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) leader Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was arrested on Tuesday a… -
KP Police hold off late-night attack on police station
LAKKI MARWAT: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police thwarted a late-night attack on the Pezu police st… -
ChatGPT to launch anti-disinformation tools for 2024 elections
NEW YORK: ChatGPT maker OpenAI has said it will introduce tools to combat disinformation a… -
China-led astronomers reveal formation process of primitive star clusters
BEIJING: An international team of astronomers has unveiled the findings of a study on the … -
Trial court to indict Imran, Bushra Bibi in Iddat case today
RAWALPINDI: A trial court deferred the indictment of former prime minister Imran Khan and … -
Polls can’t be delayed, ECP categorically says
ISLAMABAD: As resolutions seeking a delay in the polls continue to land in the Senate, the… -
Imran Khan sees nexus between Nawaz, two umpires
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan on Monday alleged that PML-N … -
Caretaker govt bans power sector union activities
ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the proposed induction of the private sector for divestment and manage… -
Enhanced coordination on Afghanistan inevitable for regional stability: FM Jilani
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday emphasised the need for coordination among regional countrie… -
Petrol prices reduced by Rs8
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Monday decreased the price of petrol by Rs8 per lit… -
China, Egypt vow to elevate ties to new levels
CAIRO: China and Egypt on Sunday agreed to push for elevating their bilateral relations to… -
Wang Yi proposes 4-points to resolve Gaza Crisis
CAIRO: China has always stood on the side of fairness and justice and is committed to work… -
PPP pens letter to ECP, raises concerns over denial of ‘arrow’ to candidates in Punjab
LAHORE: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday said his party would approach courts… -
ECP moves to ensure quota for women on general seats
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to ensure compliance with the poll rules, the Election Commission of P… -
PTI won’t boycott polls 2024: Gohar Khan
ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Barrister Gohar Khan on Monday said his party would not boycott the … -
IPP’s Chairman Jahangir Khan Tareen launches polls campaign, pledging prosperity
LAHORE: Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) patron-in-chief Jahangir Khan Tareen has formally … -
SHO among 5 suspended for raid at house of PTI’ Chairman Gohar Khan: ICT Police
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police on Sunday said five officers, including the Margalla station h… -
Third resolution demanding delay in polls 2024 appears in Senate
ISLAMABAD: With election-related activity slowly picking up steam in the country, a third … -
China, Egypt agree to bolster communication and coordination
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday met with Chinese Foreign Minister… -
China rejects US statement on Taiwan polls
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday urged the U.S. to stop its official inte… -
LHC reserves verdict on Qureshi, Elahi pleas
LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Saturday reserved decisions on the petiti… -
5 soldiers martyred in Kech IED blast
RAWALPINDI: Five soldiers were martyred and two others, including an officer, injured afte… -
‘No Bat for PTI’: SC validates ECP verdict
ISLAMABAD: In a massive blow to PTI, the Supreme Court on Saturday set aside the Peshawar … -
4 terrorists killed in KP: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Four militants including a “high value terrorist” were killed in two separate … -
SC to announce verdict on PTI’s ‘bat’ shortly
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court is expected to announce its reserved verdict shortly on a pet… -
President Xi meets Belgian PM, vows to bolster ties with EU
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China is willing to work with th… -
SC resumes hearing ECP plea against PHC verdict restoring PTI’s symbol ‘bat’
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has resumed hearing today (Saturday) the Election Commission … -
2 terrorists neutralized in North Waziristan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed two terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO)… -
China, Canada FMs hold telephonic talks
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held a phone conversation with his C… -
China, US climate envoys hold virtual meeting
BEIJING: China and the United States held climate talks via a video conference on Friday. … -
Chinese, Belgian FMs inaugurate new Belgian embassy in China
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadja La… -
IT industry backbone of knowledge economy, says Kakar
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday disclosed that Pakistan… -
ECP issued notice on PTI’s Qureshi, Sanam Javed’s pleas
LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) full bench on Thursday issued notices to the Election Co… -
IHC scrapped secret trial of cipher case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday again scrapped the cipher trial pro… -
IMF board allows release of $700m
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Executive Board of the International Monetary… -
President Alvi accepts resignation of Justice Ijazul Ahsan
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday accepted the resignation of Supreme Court’s Ju… -
Senator Hidayatullah sponsors resolution, calling delay in polls 2024
ISLAMABAD: With the February 8 general election less than a month away, a fresh resolution… -
China launches world’s most powerful rocket
BEIJING: China on Thursday successfully launched the world’s most powerful solid pro… -
China unveils new policy to facilitate foreigners
BEIJING: China’s National Immigration Administration on Thursday announced new measu… -
UNSC adopts resolution on Red Sea tensions, China abstains
NEW YORK: Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, on Wednesday … -
Wang Yi calls to bolster China-Russia Strategic Cooperation
BEIJING: As two responsible major countries, China and Russia should strengthen strategic … -
Imran faces rejection, Nawaz clears to contest polls 2024
ISLAMABAD: As the February 8 general elections inch closer, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif cle… -
Solangi rules out postponement of polls 2024
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi on Wednesday ruled out the postp… -
Bilawal shares its economic plan with businessmen
LAHORE: After the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, the Pakistan Peoples Party also sees Chart… -
PML-N to launch its election campaign from 15th January
LAHORE: The PML-N has finally announced launching of its election campaign across the coun… -
IHC summons defence, interior secretaries over PTI’s missing candidate
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq on Wednesday summoned the join… -
President Alvi accepts resignation of Justice Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday accepted the resignation of Supreme Court’s … -
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A 6.0 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of the country on Thursday, according t… -
IHC summons DG IB, DG FIA in audio leak case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has summoned Director-General of Intelligence Bureau (… -
Elahi shifted to hospital after chest pain
ISLAMABAD: Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, the former Punjab Chief Minister of Punjab and President… -
Gohar, Nawaz, Fazl and Siraj to contest polls from KP
PESHAWAR: Top leaders of the mainstream political parties, including Nawaz Sharif of the P… -
Elahi’s wife, her sisters denied entry to RO office to file nomination papers
GUJRAT: The wife of Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI) president and former Punjab chief minist… -
UNSC passes resolution on increased Gaza aid delivery
UNITED NATIONS: Following numerous delays and intense negotiations, the UN Security Counci… -
President, PM express concerns about police action against Baloch protestors
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi and caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Frid… -
PTI to contest polls without its symbol ‘Bat’: ECP
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday decided against letting the… -
Punjab CTD killed terrorist involved in attack on intelligence agency office
LAHORE: The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday claimed to have killed a… -
SC grants bail to Imran, Qureshi in cipher case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday approved the post-arrest bail of former prime … -
IHC asks IGP Islamabad why Baloch protestors being sent back forcefully
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) inquired of the capital’s police chief on … -
China, US top military officials speak for first time in over a year
WASHINGTON: The top US military officer held a virtual meeting with his Chinese count… -
‘Politics of Hatred’ at its peak: Bilawal Bhutto
HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that hype… -
Gunman kills 15 at university in Prague
PRAGUE: More than 15 people were killed in a shooting at a Prague university on Thursday, … -
Backed by ‘rivals’, TTP free to attack Pakistan, UN told
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has formally told the UN Security Council that it has “clear evid… -
Foreign Office downplays Taliban’s invitation to Fazl
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday downplayed the Afghan Taliban administration’s… -
SBP reserves fall below $7bn in FY24
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves fell below $7 billio… -
ECP extends date for filing nomination papers by 2 days
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday extended its deadline for f… -
SC orders ECP to settle PTI’s objection on level playing field in polls
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday instructed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP… -
PML-N wants 2 days extensions for filing nomination papers
ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Ishaq Dar on Thursday wrote a letter to the Election Commission of… -
IHC dismisses Imran’s plea seeking suspension of trial court verdict in Toshakhana case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday dismissed ex-premier Imran Khan’s pe… -
World Bank approves $350m for economic reforms for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Wednesday announced that its board of directors had approved … -
ECP alters name of Khattak’s party
ISLAMABAD: Days after the announcement of schedule for upcoming general elections, the Ele… -
Capital police stop Baloch protestors from entering capital
ISLAMABAD: As a long march led by Baloch women against enforced disappearances and extra-j… -
COAS engages with scholars and policymakers in US
WASHINGTON: In a two-hour engagement with US scholars and policymakers on Tuesday, Chief o… -
Blast at Ex-CJP Nisar’s resident, 2 policemen injured
LAHORE: Two policemen were injured in a blast at former chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) Sa… -
Imran Khan to contest elections from 3 constituencies
ISLAMABAD: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan would contest the upcoming general elec… -
Parvez Elahi to contest for 6 seats
GUJRAT: The nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek Insaf President and former Punjab chief … -
Fehmida Mirza gets injuries in road accident
KARACHI: Former National Assembly speaker Dr Fahmida Mirza suffered injuries in a road tra… -
Imran challenges cipher indictment before IHC
ISLAMABAD: Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb will take up former prime minister Imran Khan’… -
ECP issues guidelines for submitting nomination papers
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued guidelines for candidates … -
2 lawmakers from Gujrat quit PTI
GUJRAT: Two former lawmakers of the PTI from Gujrat on Tuesday announced quitting the part… -
PHC asks Swabi DC to withdraw orders for Asad’s detention
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday directed the deputy commissioner of Swabi dis… -
Colorado’s top court finds Donald Trump ineligible for US presidency
COLORADO: Donald Trump is ineligible for the US presidency because of his involvement in t… -
Sher Afzal released from jail after LHC order
LAHORE: PTI Senior Vice President Sher Afzal Marwat was released on the Lahore High Court’… -
Imran Khan delivers AI-generated speech from prison
ISLAMABAD: Artificial intelligence allowed former prime minister Imran Khan to campaign fr… -
PM Kakar condole death of Emir of Kuwait
KUWAIT: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar visited Kuwait on Monday to offer cond… -
Nomination papers can be filed from tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Setting aside misgivings about holding general elections as per schedule, the p… -
Imran Khan, Asad Umar acquitted in May 25 violence case
ISLAMABAD: Judicial Magistrate of Koral on Monday acquitted former Prime Minister Imran Kh… -
Fazl ur Rehman to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan
PESHAWAR: The ruling Afghan Taliban have confirmed inviting Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl lead… -
Gen Munir meets Commander Centcom, discusses security matters
FLORIDA: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir called on Gen Michael Erik Kurilla, the com… -
ECP orders to remove Ahad Cheema from ministerial post
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday ordered the removal of Adv… -
Durrani calls for investigation into supply of US weaponry to terrorists
ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister and senior politician Muhammad Ali Durrani has expresse… -
Fazl to visit Kabul on Afghan’s govt invitation
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (JUI-F), has been i… -
ECP reserves decision on plea against PTI’s intra-party election
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday reserved its verdict on a s… -
Social media services down in Pakistan amid ‘Virtual’ power show of PTI
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: Internet monitor Netblocks reported a nationwide disruption in social me… -
PM Kakar to visit Kuwait to condole death of Emir of Kuwait
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar will head to Kuwait Monday on a one… -
Pakistan strongly condemns attack on police station in Iran
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday strongly condemned an attack on an Iranian po… -
Senior Lawyer Sardar Latif Khosa joins PTI
LAHORE: Senior lawyer and disgruntled PPP leader Sardar Latif Khosa on Sunday joined the P… -
Court grants judicial remand of Imran Khan in Toshakhana case
RAWALPINDI: An accountability court on Saturday rejected the National Accountability Burea… -
COAS meets UN Secretary-General, Kashmir and Gaza issue on agenda
NEW YORK: Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir has called on the United Nations Security Cou… -
Hamayun Akhtar quits PTI, joins IPP
LAHORE: Former federal minister Humayun Akhtar Khan on Saturday joined the Istehkam-i-Paki… -
PPP set to launch elections campaign on Dec 27
KARACHI: Despite its reservations about a level playing field in the lead-up to general el… -
Khosa glues its political affiliations with PTI
LAHORE: The announcement was made at a press conference in Lahore, where Khosa appeared wi… -
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad dies at 86
KUWAIT: Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah passed away, the Emiri Cour… -
‘Kashmir issue’s settlement lies in UNSC resolutions’, says Kakar
MUZAFFARABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday made it clear that Pak… -
ECP announces 2024 polls schedule
ISLAMABAD: A visibly disturbed Supreme Court bench suspended the Dec 13 Lahore High Court … -
Bugti resigns to contest 2024 polls
ISLAMABAD/QUETTA: Caretaker Interior Minister Senator Sarfaraz Bugti on Friday resigned fr… -
COAS meets Sec Blinken, discusses security issues
WASHINGTON: Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in… -
Sher Afzal Marwat arrested at gate of LHC
LAHORE: Firebrand PTI leader Advocate Sher Afzal Marwat was arrested on Thursday from out… -
PTCL buys Telenor for Rs108bn
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) said on Thursday it has signe… -
US House authorizes Biden impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to formalise an impeachme… -
LHC larger bench set to hear Khan’s pleas against ECO
LAHORE: A Lahore High Court larger bench would hear on Friday (today) petitions by jailed … -
PM Kakar visits Dera to enquire injured in attack
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa caretaker Chief Minister Justice retired Syed Arshad … -
Open trial denied in cipher case against Imran, Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: The special court on Thursday accepted the Federal Investigation Agency’s plea … -
COAS discusses regional security, bilateral defense cooperation in Washington
WASHINGTON: Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir commenced his first working day in Washingt… -
Achakzai retracts statement advocating offering ‘drone bases’ to US
QUETTA: Balochistan caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Wednesday deleted a pos… -
May 9’s rioters in trouble: SC conditionally offset judgment nullifying military trial of civilians
ISLAMABAD: A six-member Supreme Court bench, in a 5-1 majority verdict, on Wednesday condi… -
Court behind bars again indicted Imran, Qureshi in cipher case
ISLAMABAD: A special court established under the Official Secrets Act on Wednesday once ag… -
‘Cat out of the bag’: Balochistan minister advocates offering ‘drone bases’ to US to hit militant sanctuaries in Afghanistan
QUETTA: A day after a deadly attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan claimed the l… -
China stresses on peaceful resolution Kashmir Issue
BEIJING: Backing the UN resolutions on the disputed Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & … -
President Xi signs 37 deals cementing bilateral ties with Vietnam
HANOI: Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hanoi on his first trip as China’s leade… -
Imran, Qureshi’s indictment delayed till tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: A special court established under the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday deferred … -
IHC exonerates Nawaz in Al-Azizia reference
ISLAMABAD: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday cleared yet another legal hurdle ahead of… -
Pakistan rejects Indian SC verdict upholding Article 370
ISLAMABAD: In a sharp rebuke to the Indian Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the 2019 re… -
23 brave soldiers embraced martyrdom, 27 terrorists dispatched to hell: ISPR
DI KHAN: Twenty-three Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred while 27 terrorists were killed… -
China champions AI: Unveil first AI model for weather forecasting at COP28
DUBAI: A new model for sub-seasonal forecasts using artificial intelligence (AI) technolog… -
Capital in snow! Beijing welcomes 2023’s snowfall
BEIJING: The first snowfall of this year’s winter hit Beijing on Sunday night, causi… -
China working for success of ‘most difficult’ UN climate conference
DUBAI: China is talking with every relevant party to find a solution acceptable to all and… -
President Xi set to visit Vietnam, fostering bilateral ties
BEIJING: Over the years, China and Vietnam have witnessed frequent high-level exchanges an… -
PTI holds convention in Kohat defying the odds
KOHAT: A large number of PTI supporters participated in the workers’ convention at the Mil… -
9 suspected terrorists arrested in IBO: Punjab CTD
LAHORE: The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Monday said it had arrested nine … -
‘I promise, I will not give up’, says Guterres amid failed UNSCR calling for ceasefire in Gaza
DOHA: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday he will not give up… -
COAS en route to US for first official visit: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Sunday left for the United St… -
PSX outperforms, ranks world’s best-performing stock exchange
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) wrapped up the trading week on a historic note … -
Pakistan issues 104 visas to Hindu Pilgrims
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Saturday announced it had issued 104 … -
Asad Qaiser re-arrested in May 9 case
MARDAN/SWABI: The police took former National Assembly speaker and central PTI leader Asad… -
Justice Masood to hear military trial challenge case on Dec 13
ISLAMABAD: A six-judge Supreme Court bench will take up on Dec 13 a set of intra-court app… -
Imran moves LHC against his jail trial in ECP contempt case
LAHORE: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday moved the Lahore High Court (LHC), a… -
Mending relations with neighbors crucial for Pakistan, says Nawaz
LAHORE: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Saturday stressed the need to improve relationships … -
ATC Lahore retracts Marriyum Aurangzeb’s non-bailable arrest warrant
LAHORE: An antiterrorism court (ATC) in Lahore lifted non-bailable arrest warrants for PML… -
Bugti alarms politicians of terrorism during polls campaings
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti emphasised the government’s re… -
PM Kakar voices for equal rights for minorities
KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday reaffirmed the equal right… -
US vetoes UNSC resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Friday vetoed the UAE resolution that called for an i… -
Afghans involved in politics to be deported: Bugti
ISLAMABAD: In a stern warning issued on Friday, Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti … -
‘We also want accountability not only power’, says Nawaz Sharif
LAHORE: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Friday said his party does not desire to win electio… -
Imran’s response to repatriation of Afghans aims to garner support from Afghan govt: Solangi
QUETTA: Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi on Friday said former prime ministe… -
5 terrorists dispatched to hell during IBO in KP: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Five terrorists were killed during an intelligence based operation (IBO) in th… -
Shaukat Tareen good-byes PTI and politics
ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister Shaukat Tarin announced on Friday that he had decided t… -
Imran Khan to decide on party tickets: Gohar
ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Barrister Gohar Al… -
PM Kakar congratulates all stakeholders for economic revival
KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday commended the collective ef… -
Justice Sattar seeks reports from intelligence agencies on audio leak involving Bushra Bibi and Latif Khosa
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday sought a report from the Inter-Serv… -
No delays in 2024 elections: Solangi
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi on Thursday said the law and ord… -
‘My hands are clean’, says Bilawal addressing worker convention in Shangla
SHANGLA: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Thursday that he was the only politic… -
Imran moves LHC challenging his disqualification
LAHORE: Ahead of the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8, former prime min… -
PSX breaks all previous records, touches 64,000 points
KARACHI: The benchmark index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward mom… -
Qureshi appointed Vice Chairman, Pervaiz Central President PTI
ISLAMABAD: Days after his election as chairman of the PTI in ECP-mandated intra-party elec… -
PTI moves LHC on appointment of bureaucrats as RO’s
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday approached the Lahore High Court to challe… -
COAS seconds repatriation of illegal foreigners
PESHAWAR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Thursday backed the interim gov… -
Israel and Hamas fight violently on battlefield in southern Gaza
GAZA: Israeli troops and Hamas militants were locked in fierce ground combat in Gaza on We… -
Green Engine: Chinese new-energy tech draws attention at COP28, expects to capture photovoltaic market of Middle East
DUBAI: The on-going COP28 in Dubai, the UAE, a conference dedicated to green and low-carbo… -
Wang Yi talks with Blinken over Taiwan, Israel-Palestine conflict
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday spoke with US Secretary of Sta… -
A soldier embraced martyrdom in crossfire: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists in… -
ECP will be given full security to hold elections in peaceful environment: Sarfraz Bugti
ISLAMABAD: Interim Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmad Bugti on Tuesday said the Election Comm… -
President conferred Nishan-i-Pakistan on head of the Dawoodi Bohra community
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday conferred the civil award of Nishan-i-Pakista… -
NEPRA increases power tariff Rs. 3.08 per unit for October
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday notified an… -
ADB sanctions $659m to support Pakistan’s sustainable development
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved three projects totaling … -
Palestinian president renounces Israel’s ambitions to isolate any part of the Gaza Strip
WEST BANK: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stressed on Monday that he rejects Isr… -
China’s visa-free policy for passport holders from 6 countries brings effective outcomes
BEIJING: China’s unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from six c… -
China proposes 4 points agenda to achieve goals of UDHR
BEIJING: Carrying forward the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, de… -
PTI submits intra-party elections to ECP
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) has submitted the results of its recently-h… -
4 children among 6 people injured in IED blast: Peshawar Police
PESHAWAR: At least six people, including four children, were injured in an improvised expl… -
ECP gets Rs. 17.4bn for general elections: Finance Ministry
ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division on Tuesday said it has released Rs17.4 billion to the Elec… -
Akbar S. Babar pens letter to ECP amid PTI’s intra party elections
ISLAMABAD: PTI founding member Akbar S. Babar on Tuesday moved the Election Commission of … -
No crisis in meeting ECP’s financial needs, says Solangi
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs M… -
Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Malik Riaz, Shahzad Akbar in Al-Qadir Trust reference
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad accountability court on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants… -
Manzoor Pashteen arrested: DC Chaman
CHAMAN: Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) chief Manzoor Pashteen was arrested after police w… -
6 people arrested amid attack on bus in Chillas
GILGIT: Six people have been arrested in connection with an attack on a passenger bus in t… -
Imran, Qureshi to be indicted in cipher case again on Dec 12
ISLAMABAD: Former premier Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be … -
An American warship and multiple commercial vessels under attack in Red Sea: Pentagon
VIRGINIA: An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in th… -
Biased actions of caretaker Punjab government will not be tolerated, says Dr. Sania Khera
Lahore: (Pakistan Private Nursing Colleges Association) A meeting of the owners of private… -
Marwat and 21 others booked for violating sec 144
SWABI: A first information report (FIR) was registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (P… -
CTD apprehends 14 militants linked with outlawed organizations
LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed on Saturday to have arrested 14 sus… -
PML-N believes in devolution of power, says Ahsan Iqbal
LAHORE: The PML-N says it has no intention to roll back the 18th amendment rather it will … -
Asad Qaiser arrested again in May 9 riots case
MARDAN: Former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser was re-arrested on Saturday by the po… -
Gen Munir visits Bahawalpur, inspects field exercises: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday emphasised … -
Pakistan elected as the chair of CWC’s conference of states parties
ISLAMABAD: Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the Organisation for the Prohibition of… -
CJP orders to auction his official luxury vehicles
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa directed the auction of two high-end ve… -
Polls Schedule to be announced 56 days before election date: ECP official
ISLAMABAD: The much-awaited schedule for the upcoming general election will be announced 5… -
NAB files Rs1.2bn corruption reference against Parvez Elahi, 12 others in bribery case
LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has filed a corruption reference in Lahor… -
Hamas-Israel war resumes: Israel bombing claims two lives as truce expires
BEIRUT: Israeli shelling killed two people in south Lebanon on Friday, a Lebanese official… -
Xi inspects command office for East China Sea area of China Coast Guard
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday inspected the command office for the Ea… -
China and the EU are partners, not rivals: Chinese FM spokesperson
BEIJING: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday reiterated that China and the European Uni… -
Bilawal seeks people not to vote for ‘Hatred’
QUETTA: PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said, referring to PML-N supremo … -
Special court to try Imran, Qureshi in cipher case tomorrow in Adiala Jail
ISLAMABAD: The special court will resume the cypher trial against former premier Imran Kha… -
Pakistan bound by UN conventions protecting rights of refugees: Justice Ayesha
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Ayesha A. Malik on Friday observed that Pakistan was bo… -
IHC rules to exclude Shireen Mazari’s name from Passport Control List
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday removed former PTI stalwart Shireen Ma… -
Balochistan ‘Heart of Pakistan’, says Zardari at political rally in Quetta
QUETTA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday asserted tha… -
In a letter to CJP Isa: Khan requests protection of PTI’s fundamental rights
ISLAMABAD: Incarcerated PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday wrote a letter to Chief Justic… -
PML-N and MQM to extend cooperation for a strong LG system
ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader and former federal minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said his part… -
FBR freezes PIA’s bank accounts
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has frozen all of Pakistan International Air… -
Henry Kissinger, a towering American Diplomat, dies at age 100
ISLAMABAD: Henry Kissinger, the former US secretary of state whose unapologetic promotion … -
Pakistan to retain Saudi $3bn deposit for another 1 year: SBP
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced that Saudi Arabia had ext… -
Court declines Imran’s vindication prayer in threatening judge case
ISLAMABAD: A sessions court rejected on Wednesday former prime minister Imran Khan’s reque… -
IHC exonerates Nawaz Sharif in Avenfield reference
ISLAMABAD: In a massive relief for the PML-N, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday … -
2024 is the biggest election year in history
ISLAMABAD: In 2024, countries with more than half the world’s population—over four billion… -
PSX surpasses 61,000 points, breaking all previous records
KARACHI: The benchmark index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-bre… -
First ‘mediation center’ for dispute resolution establishes in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: In a first, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has formally inaugurated a mediation… -
PML-N bolsters party structure for upcoming polls
LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has intensified its election groundwork n… -
Finnish envoy seeks collaboration in climate change between China and Finland
BEIJING: In August, amid heavy rains, I traveled to the residence of Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, … -
China brings green revolution to logistics, express packaging industry
BEIJING: How can such a burgeoning industry accelerate its transition to green logistics s… -
Bortala: A strategic economic artery connecting China and Eurasia
BEIJING: It was a land of mystique and wonder in times of old. Nestled in the western fron… -
No-confidence motion against Saifullah Abro succeeded: Azam Nazir Tarar elected as the new Chairman of the Senate standing body on power
ISLAMABAD: A no-confidence motion submitted to the Senate led to Senator Saifullah Abro… -
PCB waived off fine on Azam Khan for expressing solidarity with Palestine, following resentment
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday overturned a fine imposed on wicketkee… -
7 students picked up for cheering India’s World Cup Loss in Occupied Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Indian police in occupied Kashmir have arrested seven university students under … -
PPP is open to pre-poll political alliance
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to solidify its political footing, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) ha… -
PTI to ‘hold’ intra-party elections following ECP order
ISLAMABAD: Following the orders of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the Pakistan… -
No shortage of wheat in the country: Solangi confirms
ISLAMABAD: A caretaker federal minister on Monday assured the upper house of parliament th… -
Judge rules an open court trial of Cipher Case against PTI Chairman
ISLAMABAD: Special Court Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain, who is hearing the cipher case aga… -
CPM Anwaar ul Haq Kakar will visit the State of Kuwait today
ISLAMABAD: After wrapping up his trip to the United Arab Emirates, Caretaker Prime Ministe… -
An acid attack on Shahzad Akbar in the UK
UK: Shahzad Akbar, ex-advisor to former prime minister Imran Khan on accountability, has c… -
Saudi Commander visits GHQ, meets COAS Munir
RAWALPINDI: Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Lieutenant General Fahd bin Ab… -
A suicide attack on an army convoy in KP claimed 2 lives, 3 soldiers among 10 injured: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Two civilians died and 10 others, including three Pakistan Army soldiers, were… -
Stock Exchange soars to 60,000 points for the first time ever
KARACHI: The benchmark index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-sha… -
NAB clears Ahad Cheema in assets beyond means reference
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has informed an accountability court i… -
Hearing of the corruption case against Chairman PTI resumes today
ISLAMABAD: A trial court is scheduled to resume on Monday (today) the hearing of the £190 … -
Nawaz’s conviction appeals are scheduled today before IHC
ISLAMABAD: The capital’s high court is scheduled to hear on (Monday) today, the appeals of… -
8 terrorists dispatched to hell in South Waziristan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Eight terrorists were killed by security forces during an intelligence-based o… -
Imran Khan to appear before ECP on Nov 28
ISLAMABAD: Yet another test for the cornered Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), which is alre… -
JKT quashes impression of being establishment’s Favourite
KAMOKE: Jahangir Khan Tareen, the chairman of the newly-formed Ishtehkam-e-Pakistan Party … -
The second Hostage Swap is completed
Rafah: Hamas released a second group of Israeli and foreign hostages on Saturday night in … -
ECP pens a letter to the ministry seeking army deployment in elections
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan has written a letter to the Ministry of Int… -
IHC summons PM over missing persons case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has summoned the prime minister, interior, defen… -
Wheels up and en route to UAE for a bilateral visit: CPM Anwaar
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar will depart for a two-day bilateral… -
Horrific school bus accident in the Capital, One student dies and 20 injured
ISLAMABAD: In a devastating incident on Saturday, a school bus carrying students from Shei… -
Change of Command in top brass as Gen Ghafoor made President NDU
ISLAMABAD: Senior military promotions in Pakistan, especially at the three-star level, are… -
Petition to remove Alvi filed in Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD: With a turbulent five-year term as the country’s president, Dr Arif Alvi … -
IHC set to hear suit against former army chief Bajwa, spymaster Faiz Hameed on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed for hearing a plea against former army… -
Islamabad-Riyadh relations are Ideal: Imam-e-Kaaba
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday said Saudi Arabia always … -
Hate Speech on Social Media will be dealt with Iron hands
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to strictly deal with hateful content, hate speech, … -
Hamas shares list of hostages set to be freed on Saturday with Israel
GAZA: Palestinian resistance group Hamas on Saturday shared a list of captives to be relea… -
Fire at high-rise building in Karachi claims nine lives
KARACHI: At least nine people were killed and one was injured in a blaze at RJ Mall on Kar… -
China to offer visa-free policy to five European countries, Malaysia
BEIJING: China will roll out a one-year visa-free policy to citizens from six countries – … -
China unveils vision, actions for Belt and Road cooperation in next decade
BEIJING: China on Friday published a document titled “Vision and Actions for High-Qua… -
China to further contribute to global economic recovery, prosperity
NEW DELHI: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday that China is determined to make g… -
China warns US, Philippines against consequences if its sovereignty targeted
BEIJING: China has warned the US and the Philippines that their recent joint naval pa… -
Xi Jinping: The Governance of China
By Alamdar Kazmi Xi Jinping, the paramount leader of the People’s Republic of China,… -
Remains of Li Keqiang cremated in Beijing
BEIJING: The remains of Comrade Li Keqiang, who was a member of the Standing Committe… -
China, US, UK sign declaration to lay groundwork for AI global governance
ISLAMABAD: China, the US, the UK and the EU have signed a declaration in UK that posi… -
China continues to support Sudan’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity: Wang Yi
Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party o… -
COAS visits Azerbaijan to bolster military ties
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir is currently on an official visit to th… -
Chinese financial regulators vow to implement tasks after tone-setting conference
BEIJING: Chinese financial regulators on Wednesday moved swiftly to implement tasks set by… -
China again stresses ‘road to San Francisco cannot rely on autopilot,’ avoiding confirming San Francisco summit
BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday did not directly confirm an … -
PM calls CPEC a ‘century’s opportunity’ for Pakistan with rapid economic growth in focus
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has termed the China-Pakistan Econ… -
Chinese ambassador calls on caretaker minister for energy
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Caretaker Federal Minis… -
One Homes unveils Pakistan’s first resort-style living at One Serene
ISLAMABAD: One Homes, a leading UK-based property investment and development company, has … -
Xiangshan Forum: Russia’s Shoigu accuses West of seeking to expand Ukraine war to Asia-Pacific
BEIJING: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said the West wants to expand the conflict… -
Beijing Xiangshan Forum kicks off to provide platform for ‘communicating in a frank manner’
BEIJING: The 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum kicked off on Sunday with representatives from a… -
Path to San Francisco won’t be an easy one, no self-driving to it: Wang Yi
WASHINGTON: When noting that China and the US agreed to work together for the meeting betw… -
Chinese RMB makes steady progress in internationalization: PBOC
BEIJING: The Chinese renminbi (RMB) is making steady progress in becoming a more widely us… -
Wang, Biden discuss potential meeting of heads of state in San Francisco
WASHINGTON: China’s top diplomat and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US President … -
China’s macro-economic figures show stable recovery
China’s government agencies released macro-economic figures on Friday, indicating that the… -
Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang passes away
BEIJING: Li Keqiang, former premier of the State Council of China and member of the S… -
Pakistani leaders mourn sad demise of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani leadership on Friday condoled to the government and people of China a… -
Vitality of China-US relations lies in sub-national areas: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that China’s policy toward the US is consistent, whi… -
China vows to swiftly carry out 1t yuan bond plan, in bid to further consolidate economic recovery
Chinese officials on Wednesday vowed to swiftly carry out a plan to issue an additional 1 … -
China’s top legislature adopts regulations on protection of minors in cyberspace
BEIJING: Draft bills and revised laws, including China’s first regulations on the pr… -
Xi stresses support for China-US cooperation
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that China’s policy toward the US is … -
Outlook on China’s foreign policy on it’s neighborhood in the new era
BEIJING: China and its neighbouring countries enjoy geographical proximity, cultural affin… -
Wang’s ‘crucial’ US visit to pave way for higher-level of interactions
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit the US later this week a… -
Palestinian envoy lauds China for constructive role in easing tensions between Palestine, Israel
LAHORE: Acting Ambassador of Palestine Nader Al Turk has lauded China for showing its… -
China launches Global AI Governance Initiative, offering an open approach in contrast to US blockade
BEIJING: China on Wednesday launched the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance In… -
Xi, Putin talks demonstrate ‘high level’ of strategic coordination
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in … -
PM Kakar meets Chinese President Xi, hails Sino-Pak partnership as ‘made in heaven’
BEIJING: Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday met Chinese President Xi Jinping in… -
Chinese President unveils 8-point roadmap for high-quality BR cooperation
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday announced eight major steps China … -
China, Pakistan sign US$ 6.7 billion ML-I project
— Li, Kakar agree to further strengthen high-level engagement, deepen multiple ties — Both… -
Military top brass reiterates diplomatic, moral and political support to Palestinians
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Tuesday said the Palesti… -
Xi calls for saluting participants, builders involved in Belt and Road cooperation
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for saluting all the particip… -
Belt and Road Forum, Reinforcing Pak-China ties
By Qamar Bashir Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar’s visit to China is of significant… -
Belt and Road Initiative contributes to global connectivity
Trains loaded with Southeast Asian agricultural products such as durians and mangosteens a… -
Beijing abuzz with atmosphere for 3rd Belt and Road Forum
China is hosting the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beij… -
Iran’s Khamenei says Israel ‘must halt assault’ on Palestinians in Gaza
DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has described Israel’s ass… -
Chinese, Mongolian foreign ministers meet ahead of 3rd BRF
BEIJING: China is willing to work with Mongolia to adhere to mutual trust, mutual respect … -
Over 200 Palestinians martyred as Israeli jets pound Gaza
— 100 Israelis also perish in worst attack by Hamas GAZA/JERUSALEM: At least 198 peo… -
China: A haven for cross-cultural exchange
By Adnan Hameed In an era where the flow of information is ceaseless and the media wields … -
Cypher case: IHC decides to hold open court hearing on Imran’s bail plea
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday ruled that the next hearing of Paki… -
PTI chief moved to Adiala jail after long legal battle
ISLAMABAD: A day after receiving an order from the Islamabad High Court (IHC), author… -
Pakistan, China agree to revise cost of ML-1 project
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reportedly reached a consensus to revise the cost of th… -
UNGA: PM Kakar urges world to counter Hindutva fascism
Condemns assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil Terms Islamoph… -
Shehbaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz leave for emergency London meeting
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif and Senior Vice… -
In follow-up meeting with President Alvi, Senator Durrani shares CBMs for ‘normalisation’
ISLAMABAD: In a major development, former information minister Senator Mohammad Ali D… -
Polls to be held in last week of January; says ECP
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced on Thursday that general el… -
China, U.S. share responsibility for world peace, stability; says Xi Jinping
ISLAMABAD: China and the U.S. share important responsibility for world peace, stability an… -
Representatives from 110 countries confirm participation in 3rd Belt and Road Forum: Chinese FM
ISLAMABAD: China on Tuesday confirmed the participation of representatives from over 110 c… -
Tit for tat: Canada, India expel envoys as diplomatic row over Sikh leader’s murder worsens
NEW DELHI: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada was “actively purs… -
One Homes brings award-winning Miami firm to Pakistan for $180m Islamabad Development
ISLAMABAD: Award-winning Miami design house Varabyeu is coming to Pakistan as partner… -
COAS vows to steer Pakistan out of current crisis
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Monday inaugurated the Khanewal Model Agr… -
Efforts for Dar’s nomination as caretaker PM suffer major setback
— PPP, stakeholders object to Dar’s nomination as caretaker PM — No possibility of Dar’s b… -
Cabinet committee approves draft framework agreement with UAE on cargo terminal
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Inter-governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIG… -
ECC approves Rs50b for parliamentarians’ schemes months ahead of next polls
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Rs50 billion fund… -
British Investment group acquires prime land to build $180M mega mixed-use development in Islamabad
One Homes, a leading UK based property investment and development company,have made anothe… -
Dar says US can’t stop Pakistan from purchasing Russian oil
DUBAI: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that the United States can not stop Pakis… -
Moot on high-definition TV technology for developing countries commences
BEIJING: A seminar titled “2022 High Definition Television Technology Seminar for De… -
PM Shehbaz’s China visit: New impetus injected into China-Pakistan relations: Mian Abrar
State visit provides new strength to Belt and Road cooperation … -
Imran Khan injured in attack at his life, many others injured
WAZIRABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairperson Imran Khan is in a stable condition … -
Xi assures Shehbaz of stabilising Pakistan financially
BEIJING: Beijing will continue to support Pakistan in stabilising its financial situation,… -
PTI’s long march postponed after reporter crushed to death by container
LAHORE: The long march was called off for the day after a reporter of a local TV channel, … -
Investigators record statements of key witnesses in Arshad Sharif’s murder
ISLAMABAD: A two-member team formed to investigate and ascertain the facts of senior journ… -
Training on broadcast journalism, transmission technology for developing countries in China concludes
BEIJING: Training course on broadcast journalism, transmission technology for developing c… -
Military cooperation ‘important pillar’ of Sino, Pakistan ties: Chinese defence minister tells Gen Bajwa
RAWALPINDI: Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe on Monday told the visiting Chief … -
Nation won’t forget ‘traitors’ who imposed ‘imported govt’ on us: Imran Khan
Former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan has said that the nation will not forget… -
One Homes brings Mandarin Oriental Designers to feature in Capital’s leading resort
ISLAMABAD: Leading global luxury lifestyle developer, ONE Homes, have appointed world reno… -
US approves F-16 equipment sale to Pakistan
— Proposed deal to support US foreign policy, national security objectives, says Def… -
IHC decides to indict Imran Khan in contempt case on September 22
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday decided to indict former prime minis… -
Chinese, Pakistani journalists vow to counter negative propaganda by western media
ISLAMABAD: Media experts and journalists from China and Pakistan have vowed to carry … -
20th CPC National Congress likely to be held on Oct 16
BEIJING: The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on T… -
US lies on Xinjiang will ‘bankrupt its own credibility’: China
BEIJING: China on Monday refuted a report released by the U.S. State Department’s Gl… -
ONE Homes partners with UAE’s Ayana Holding for $40-million Islamabad Resort development
Pakistan’s first Resort-Living development tailor-made development is dedicated for overse… -
Pakistani IT parks provide best opportunities for investment in Artificial Intelligence business
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Honorary Ambassador-at-Large on Investment Zeeshaan Shah visited Sil… -
American-Pakistani investors urged to shift their investments to Pakistan for big returns
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador-at-Large on Investment Zeeshaan Shah has urged the American-Pakista… -
Inquiry panel set to probe outgoing NAB chief
ISLAMABAD: Days after a victim lifted the lid on the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) … -
Flash floods wreak havoc in Kohistan
— 50 Houses swept away by flash floods in Kandia Tehsil KOHISTAN: Flash floods trigg… -
Twin cities to have first-ever resort-living development
— International developer to launch tailor-made development for overseas Pakis… -
‘Desperate’ Shehbaz asks CEC to punish Imran in funding case
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the Election Commission of Pakis… -
Rupee hits all-time low of Rs222 against US dollar
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani rupee hit an all-time low on Tuesday against the US dollar, reach… -
SC argues why PTI didn’t object to NAB law amendments in parliament
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, while issuing notices to the federation, law secretary, atto… -
PM’s new aide vows to boost foreign investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed eminent entrepreneur Zeeshaan Shah … -
China’s exports surge to double-digit pace in May, beat forecast
China’s exports rebounded and grew at a double-digit pace in May, shattering expecta… -
US wants to seize Russian billionaire’s planes
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US uses travel firms as spying tools
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Imran Khan to announce new date of Long March soon
Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Wedne… -
Across China: Belt and Road in the eyes of a Pakistan professor
NANJING: Before coming to China, Shabir Mohsin Hashmi knew little about the country. … -
Work on CPEC projects ‘being revived with full speed’, Senate told
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Board of Investment and Special Initiatives Chaudhry Salik Hu… -
China’s BeiDou system achieves in-depth integration with various industries
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), a global navigation system independently dev… -
Xi for deepening BRICS coop to make stronger force for progress
Chinese President Xi Jinping profoundly expounded on security and development issues, and … -
SC bars govt from transferring prosecution officers in high-profile cases
Seeks record from FIA, NAB over transfers made during the past six weeks … -
Huawei’s open source operating system joined by more innovative developers
Operating system used to remain a challenge for many industries. For instance, financial i… -
China’s new urban infrastructure construction impacts governance, people’s lives
The urban lifeline operation monitoring system employed in Hefei, east China’s Anhui provi… -
Perpetrators behind KU terrorist attack won’t be forgiven: says Bilawal
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Saturday said that the whole Pakistani … -
PM Shehbaz, Hamza escape indictment in money laundering case, again
LAHORE: A Special Central Court in Lahore was unable to indict Prime Minister Shehbaz Shar… -
Police disrupts PTI rally in Sialkot, arrests Usman Dar
--Imran Khan vows to go ahead with Sialkot Jalsa despite Police vandalism … -
China’s top legislature adopts development plan, closes annual session
China’s top legislature adopts development plan, closes annual session Chinese lawma… -
Chinese premier explains policies amid economic pressure, Ukraine crisis
By Sadia Khan Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday briefed reporters on China’s policies t… -
Traditional Chinese medicine helps Gu make China proud
China’s Gu Ailing claimed a historic gold in the women’s freeski big air at the Beijing 20… -
Beijing Olympics: The Ice Ribbon proves it indeed ‘fastest ice’
On Feb. 7, Dutch speed skater Ireen Wust won gold in the women’s 1,500m held at the Nation… -
Suspicion, criticism of CPEC, Gwadar Port by western world ‘makes no sense’: PM Imran Khan
Modi govt believes India belongs to Hindus, who continue to marginalise other minorities … -
The Centennial Journey of Communist Party of China: Great achievements, historical experience
Leaders of China, Pakistan will meet next month in Beijing face to face to set course of f… -
Xi calls for building open world economy to create better post-pandemic world
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report warned that economic stagnation is th… -
China’s top legislature adopts anti-organized crime law
The Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) concluded its 32… -
Lahore goes global as London’s 150 Iconic Red Buses showcase city’s rich heritage
ISLAMABAD – Lahore city has been projected globally as Pakistan’s private real estate comp… -
Miami’s top architect Kobi Karp enters Pakistani market
ISLAMABAD: Miami’s leading architect Kobi Karp the name behind some of Miami’s most iconic… -
At UNGA, Xi unveils China’s Global Development Initiative
Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a Global Development Initiative in steering glob… -
COVID-19 highly likely circulated in U.S. in Sept. 2019: says study
CGTN A study published on the pre-print platform ChinaXiv, a Chinese open repository for s… -
Pakistan, China all set to sign 14 new MoUs on sidelines of second BRF
FTA-II, ML-I major projects to be signed in Beijing on April 28 … -
Premier Khan terms CPEC a ‘blessing for Pakistan’
Pakistan seeks industry, technology transfer under BRI, says PM Khan … -
PM Khan proposes joint BRI tourism corridor, anticorruption regime, poverty alleviation fund
Prime Minister Khan floats five-point agenda for joint cooperation among B&R countries … -
China asks world to view Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts in ‘objective, fair manner’
Foreign Minister Qureshi meets counterpart Wang Yi ahead of Second BRF … -
Experts urge structural reforms for benefitting from CPEC’s next phase
Mushahid says CPEC resolved energy crisis, revived Gawadar & Thar projects, employed 7… -
CPEC to transform fate of people of Balochistan: says Governor Yasinzai
QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Amanullah Yasinzai has said that the development of Gwadar Ci… -
CGTN honours four journalists for inking best BRI stories
My Story awards claimed by Russian, Malaysian & British journalists … -
FTA: China to provide duty-free market share to Pakistan as enjoyed by ASEAN nations
China has extended duty-free package for export of rice, sugar, and 350,000 tons of cotton… -
Xi seeks media’s constructive role in ‘weaving network of BRI partners’
Belt and Road News Network kicks off … -
Public diplomacy to be expanded under next stage of CPEC; says Dr Li Yi
PM Khan's China visit to add new feather in China, Pakistan bond … -
Is China’s “Belt and Road” debt good or bad: That’s the wrong question
When I was growing up, my parents warned me about two things: Boys, and Debt. I grew… -
China ready to give 90% market access to Pakistani exports under 2nd phase of FTA
In return, China is only seeking 60% of Pakistani market; says Amb Yao Jing ISLAMABAD – Ch… -
Students shine at first-ever Chinese speech contest in Pakistan
Musfirah Abrar, Iza Adeel secure top positions … -
China aims at boosting Sino-Pakistan bilateral trade from $12 bn to $20 bn
Strategic partners China, Russia would further cement their respective strategic ties wit… -
33 Months in Brilliant Karachi
By Li Xiaomeng – A tale of a young Chinese Diplomat The article was originally publi… -
PM Khan’s Beijing visit to take China, Pakistan relations into ‘New Era” : says Amb Yao Jing
ISLAMABAD – Chinese envoy Yao Jing on Wednesday said the upcoming visit of Prime Min… -
China to ‘firmly oppose’ US resolution seeking JeM chief listing as global terrorist
China urges UNSC members not to bypass resolution, follow set procedures … -
BRI – the engine of global economic growth
"BRI cooperation is not a talk shop, but an action-oriented initiative that delivers real … -
Wang meets Mandviwala ahead of PM Khan’s visit to Beijing
Both leaders call for strengthened cooperation and closer China-Pakistan community of shar… -
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CPEC to help revolutionise Pakistan Railways; says Minister
ML-I to likely be signed during PM Khan's Beijing visit … -
Govt to add more infrastructure projects to CPEC framework; says Communications Minister
Statement comes amid claims that no future infrastructure projects would be added to CPEC … -
2019 China international e-commerce expo attracts unprecedented participants
Three-Day expo concludes showcasing world’s tech giants YIWU, China: The 2019 China… -
China to back Pakistan govt crackdown on ‘illegal Chinese matchmaking centers’; says embassy spokesman
"Reports about sales of organs are misleading and groundless" … -
Khusro partially admits “diverting Rs 24 billion from CPEC”, other heads
ISLAMABAD – Minister for Planning & Development Makhdum Khusro Bakhtiyar Friday partia… -
Taliban announce spring offensive amid Afghan peace push
Afghan Ministry of Defence says the Taliban's spring offensive is “mere propaganda” … -
Over 80 percent of CPEC projects are FDI or Chinese grants for Pakistan; says China
China Supports Multilateralism at UNSC … -
Article 35A: Facts speak louder than lies do
If Article 35A goes, State Subject laws will also go in J&K Former State Finance Minis… -
Pakistan accuses India for orchestrating ‘another false flag operation’ in IoK
India wants to use attack on Pakistan to help Modi win elections; says Foreign Minister … -
Five days in ‘Paradise Hainan’
Beaches equipped with state-of-the-art facilities add to the attraction of Hainan called '… -
Pakistan, China economic cooperation enters industrial cooperation phase
Economic Cooperation under CPEC enters B2B Phase … -
Trade War: Xi hopeful as China, US make ‘substantial progress’ on text of deal
WASHINGTON – Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a message delivered to his U.S. counterp… -
PM Khan for regulating tourism to protect Pakistan’s ‘untouched’ areas
Khan wants innovative tourism policy in wake of Reform & Opening Up of Pakistan launched … -
China castigates US resolution on Masood Azhar in UNSC, calls it a ‘bad precedence’
US yet to decide on attending Belt, Road Forum … -
China, Russia jointly developing 40-ton class heavy helicopter
Chopper likely to be delivered by Year 2032 … -
China urges Asia to embrace Omni Media era, employ modern technology
BOAO Forum for Asia to publicize the voice of Asia; says Ms Zhong Hui … -
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Gwadar, Puyang declared sister-cities
China, Pakistan to observe 2019 as year of friendship between sister-cities Beijing –… -
Amid mounting pressures on global economy, China urges world to find ways to sustainable development
Boao Forum for Asia opens in Hainan … -
India shoots down own satellite, declares itself ‘space superpower’
Indian Opposition makes fun of Modi’s claim … -
Xi outlines four-pronged governance strategy to shape shared future of mankind
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged countries around the world to make concerted effort… -
Xi Jinping’s overseas visits in 2019 boost China’s ties with Europe
In six days, the Chinese president attended over 40 events during his visit to five cities… -
In a first, Baloch, Pashtun Nationalists vow to support CPEC projects
Balochistan, KP nationalists vow to stand by Beijing Declaration NP leader urges adjustmen… -
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China to support Pakistan in case of any misadventure: Qureshi
Pakistan has successfully completed first phase of CPEC with confidence and is all set to … -
China-Pakistan FMs hold strategic dialogue, undertake in-depth discussions of bilateral relations
The two foreign ministers reaffirm their time-tested and all-weather strategic cooperative… -
First China-Pakistan FM-level strategic dialogue on Tuesday
At strategic dialogue, Pakistan and China will exchange views on China-Pakistan relations … -
China to take a long term view to keep its economic growth stable
Li said the downward adjustment of the GDP growth target was made against the backdrop of … -
China’s two sessions secure pivotal underpinning for all-round well-off society
China has to achieve Xiaokang by year 2020 with extreme poverty eradication as top target … -
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China charges US for ‘flawed HR record, worsening racial discrimination, growing threats against children, women & immigrants’
China issues report on U.S. human rights situation … -
China inks 171 cooperation deeds with 123 countries, organizations under BRI
China inks 171 cooperation deeds with 123 countries, organizations under BRI … -
Pakistan nails down India on diplomatic front too, says Ambassador Masood Khalid
Says India fails to come up with any evidence of Pakistani hand in Pulwama Attack … -
PM Imran Khan set to visit China next month to attend 2nd Belt & Road Forum
Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit China next month to attend second Belt and Road Forum i…
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