Pakistan

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has firmly reiterated that Kashmir is an integral part of Pakistan and will remain so.

NEW YORK/ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s visiting parliamentary delegation, led by Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, met representatives of UN Security Council’s elected member states in New York to expose Indian propaganda.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday praised the security forces for their successful counterterrorism operation in Mach and Murgand, Balochistan, in which seven militants associated with the group referred to as Fitna-e-Hindustan were neutralized.

Seven terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan in two separate operations in Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. Despite heightened military tensions between Pakistan and India last month, militant groups were unable to significantly escalate their activities in the country, according to data released by an Islamabad-based independent think tank. The monthly security assessment issued by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) recorded 85 militant attacks in May as compared to 81 in April, resulting in 113 fatalities. These included 52 security forces personnel, 46 civilians, 11 militants, and four peace committee members. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) today, “Seven terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan, were sent to hell in two separate operations in Balochistan.” An intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in general area of Mach in Kachhi district on the reported presence o...

Shehbaz Sharif says serious dialogue need of the hour for lasting peace in region Talks can be held in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar or any third country if India participates We will make Pakistan economically stable after victory in Marka-e-Haq.

PESHAWAR: The prices of sacrificial animals in the provincial capital and other neighbouring districts have surged despite presence of a huge number of animals in the cattle markets. Traders attribute the price spiral to tensions with India and trade ’restrictions’ with Afghanistan, besides most animals are brought here from Punjab and Sindh provinces, leading to increased costs. There’s no doubt the number of animals in all cattle markets has increased significantly but the business is still very slow. Along with traditional livestock markets, the number of sacrificial animals at the unofficial regional markets has also increased to the extent that alleys and streets resemble livestock markets. During a visit to weekly livestock markets in various areas of Peshawar, Charsadda, and Nowshera districts, including Ring Road, Kala Mandi, Saifan Mandi, Sarband Mandi, Palosai, Chehel Ghazi Baba, Sar Dheri, Naguman, Shabqadar, and Tangi, it was observed that a large number of customers were searching for animals of ...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized the importance of self-reliance through affordable electricity and a robust agricultural sector, directing relevant authorities to expedite the completion of the Diamer Bhasha Dam by removing all existing obstacles.

RAWALPINDI - Incarcerated founding chairman of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan here on Monday once again refused polygraph test in different cases registered against him related to May 9 riots.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Monday denounced a recent wave of antagonistic rhetoric emanating from Indian political leaders and the Spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, calling it a “deeply troubling mindset” that undermines regional peace and stability.

Pakistan’s security forces killed seven terrorists affiliated with the group “Fitna al-Hindustan” in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Monday announced that Pakistan Railways will run five special trains and offer a 20 percent discount on fares during the three days of Eid-ul-Azha.

ISLAMABAD - Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani held a significant meeting with Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral relations and advancing shared regional goals.

ISLAMABAD - The parliamentarians from both sides of the aisle, usually spend busy days in Eid Milan parties in constituencies, this time have been bound to play with economic figures of fiscal budget 2025-26 to introduce popular and unpopular measures.

ISLAMABAD - The top election regulatory authority once again yesterday once again expressed serious concern over the continued delay in holding local government polls in Punjab.

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday said that issue of Kashmir between India and Pakistan must be resolved through plebiscite and United Nation Resolutions.

Hearing adjourned until June 21.

QUETTA - Three people including a policeman sustained injuries when terrorists riding on motorcycle hurled hand grenade at them at Eastern Bypass near Bakra Market area of Quetta on Monday.

• Earthquake of magnitude 5 or 6 can cause widespread destruction, says former VC of NED University • City weatherman says tremors will stop in a day or two; maintains chances of major quake are slim KARACHI: Although the seismic experts have said that the recent earthquakes in the city are largely harmless and that the magnitude will reduce in a day or two when the “active” fault fully releases its energy, they expressed concern over the city’s vulnerability to earthquake damage. They warned that while the metropolis may not experience any major earthquake, its weak infrastructure cannot withstand a big jolt. During the past two days, multiple low-intensity earthquakes have occurred in the city’s Quaidabad area, Gadap Town, Malir and DHA with the highest being recorded at 3.6-magnitude. Karachi Chief Meteorologist Amir Hyder Laghari said that there is a historical fault which has become activated and is causing frequent earthquakes in the city. He said the fault is releasing its energy and when it’s spent, i...

ISLAMABAD: With an improved 4.2 per cent economic growth forecast for next year, the Ministry of Planning and Development cautioned on Monday about the re-emergence of external sector pressure amid easing import control and debt repayments. “The external sector may face pressure, as easing import controls and debt repayments are likely to widen the current account deficit,” said the Ministry of Planning and Development in its Annual Plan 2025-26. However, it forecast strong remittances and export recovery and anticipated external financing to cushion these pressures and support external sustainability. Yet, the planning ministry did not forecast any major increase in industrial sector output compared to the current year, which missed most of the targets set for various sectors of the real economy. The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) projected Pakistan’s economy to grow by 4.2pc in 2025-26, signalling expectations of a broad-based recovery against 2.7pc GDP growth during the current fiscal year again...

NEW DELHI: After claiming exaggerated prestige from hosting last year’s G20 summit in New Delhi and following continuous visits as special invitee to G7 summits, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not been asked to attend the upcoming G7 summit in Ottawa, reports said on Monday. The G7 is an informal grouping of the industrialised west and Japan — France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and Canada. It is also attended by the European Union (EU), the IMF, the World Bank and the United Nations. India Today noted that South Africa, Ukraine and Australia have reportedly accepted invitations from Canada, it said “uncertainty remains over PM Modi’s visit.” The report said “India is yet to receive any official invitation for the summit, which is being hosted by Canada from June 15-17,” but also added that the Indian side was not “inclined to attend”. It quoted sources as saying “relations must improve” before any such high-profile visit takes place. The report also cited security c...