Pakistan

In a major development, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Gujranwala has sentenced Naveed, the prime accused in the attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s rally, to life imprisonment.

Executive Director Regional Anti Terrorist Structure of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Major General Ularbek Sharsheyev called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. During meeting, both sides discussed evolving security dynamics in the region and collaborative measures to enhance counter terrorism cooperation. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza acknowledged the efforts of SCO (RATS) for promoting regional cooperation to fight the menace of terrorism and reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment in ensuring sustainable peace at regional and global level. The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism.

Ambassador Jiang Zaidong of China Saturday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar and they exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and agreed to maintain close communication and coordination.

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a series of high-level meetings with major global financial institutions and companies during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in the United States.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Saturday asserted that Pakistan is fully capable of defending itself against any aggression, stating that no propaganda by Indian media or social platforms can rewrite history or undermine Pakistan’s sovereignty.

The Punjab School Education Department has announced that summer vacations for schools across the province will begin on June 1, 2025, in light of rising temperatures.

Peshawar - Advisor to the Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif has emphasized that parenting is both an art and a science, requiring an understanding of societal and psychological dynamics to address modern challenges and foster lasting change.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a call from Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday. They expressed satisfaction at the current status of bilateral relations and discussed the regional developments. Ishaq Dar briefed the Saudi Foreign Minister on decisions taken by National Security Committee in the wake of unilateral measures announced by India. He rejected India's baseless allegations, and cautioned against further escalatory moves. The Deputy Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve to respond firmly to any aggression. The two sides agreed to continue consultations and coordination on the evolving regional situation.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the entire nation stands by the armed forces of Pakistan to safeguard every inch of the homeland. Addressing the passing out parade of cadets at Pakistan Military Academy Kakul today (Saturday), he said our valiant armed forces are capable and remain fully prepared to defend the country's sovereignty and its territorial integrity against any misadventure. Shehbaz Sharif said our armed forces are a symbol of valour, exemplary discipline and unwavering commitment to the nation. The Prime Minister said peace is our preference but must not be construed as our weakens. He said we will never compromise on our dignity and security of the country. Shehbaz Sharif said any attempt to stop, reduce or divert the flow of water belonging to Pakistan under the Indus Water Treaty will be responded to with full force and might. He said water is our lifeline and a vital national interest and its availability will be safeguarded at all costs and under all circumstances. Shehbaz Sharif said...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reiterated Pakistan’s firm condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and expressed readiness to participate in any neutral, transparent, and credible investigation into the Pahalgam incident.

United States President Donald Trump stirred controversy by inaccurately claiming that Pakistan and India have been "fighting over Kashmir for 1,000 years," while commenting on the recent escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

Senate warns India of swift response to any misadventure.

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the relevant authorities to ensure privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) within the given time frame.

SUKKUR/ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday condemned Indian govern-ment decision to suspend Indus water treaty.

Executive Director of the SCO’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), Major General Ularbek Sharsheyev, met with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at the Joint Staff Headquarters on Saturday.

QUETTA - Four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were martyred and three others suffered injuries in a bomb blast near a security official’s vehicle in Quetta’s Margate area, police sources said on Friday.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s unanimous response to India’s hostile tone has pushed New Delhi on the back foot after the unsubstantiated allegations linking Islamabad to the recent deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

ISLAMABAD - Incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan on Friday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) does not need the establishment, rather it were the powers-that-be, which need his party.

ISLAMABAD - Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has drawn the international community’s attention towards the growing tensions between India and Pakistan, saying that the world should be worried about the potential for a full-scale conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations.

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has summoned the Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting on May 2 to discuss the new canals project on Indus River.