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ISLAMABAD - Iran has offered to mediate between Pakistan and India to de-escalate tensions over Pahalgam attack.

ISLAMABAD - Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday that there were good opportunities related to crypto currency in Pakistan.

As tensions grow between New Delhi and Islamabad following Pahalgam attack, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday warned that if any attempt was made to suppress Pakistan’s rights, every citizen of the country would fight till the last breath to defend its sovereignty and independence. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Naqvi rejected allegations linking Pakistan to the recent Pahalgam attack, reiterating that Pakistan is a peaceful nation and demands an impartial and transparent investigation into the incident. "Pakistan is ready to fully cooperate with any neutral party conducting a probe, as we seek to expose the real perpetrators behind the attack," he added. The warning follows the deadly gun attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), where 26 tourists were shot dead at a scenic location in the Pahalgam area. The victims included one Nepali national. Following the attack, India took unilateral and frivolous measures against Pakistan, suspending a water-sharing treaty, annou...

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.

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.

The Senate of Pakistan passed a unanimous resolution rejecting India's allegations linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), labelling them as baseless and politically motivated. The resolution, presented during the Senate session, strongly condemned all forms of terrorism and emphasised that targeting innocent civilians goes against Pakistan's core values. It also denounced India's orchestrated propaganda campaign and unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, terming it a violation that could be interpreted as an act of war. The resolution warned that Pakistan is fully capable of defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any aggression. It reaffirmed the country’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination and demanded accountability from India for its acts of terrorism and targeted assassinations abroad, including on Pakistani soil. The resolution was in response to India's unilateral and frivolous ...

Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. In his message on the occasion of International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan firmly believes that multilateralism, inclusive dialogue and respect for the UN Charter are the cornerstone of global peace and stability. He said Pakistan has consistently upheld the central role of the United Nations as the most inclusive and representative platform for advancing multilateralism. Ishaq Dar said Pakistan remains constructively engaged across all three pillars of the UN's work - peace and security, development and human rights. He said as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council for the term 2025-2026, Pakistan believes that the complex and inter-linked global challenges of our time, many of which stem from violations of the UN Charter, can be effectively addressed through renewed commitment to the multilateral ...

Pakistan on Thursday announced the suspension of trade, bilateral accords and airspaces with India, among other moves, as it retaliated to New Delhi’s slew of aggressive measures against the country in the wake of a deadly attack in India-held Kashmir. Among India’s actions was the unilateral decision to suspend the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, which was brokered by the World Bank and has endured through wars and decades of hostility. The decisions were made during a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) in Islamabad today, convened to formulate a response to India. Chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the meeting was attended by top government and military officials, including the defence minister, foreign minister, interior minister, national security adviser, and the chiefs of armed forces, among others. The committee highlighted that the Indus Waters Treaty is a binding international agreement brokered by the World Bank and contains no provision for unilateral suspension. Water is a Vital Nati...

Pakistan on Wednesday expressed concern over the loss of lives in an attack in the Pahalgam area of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which claimed the lives of 26 people. Responding to media queries, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan was saddened by the incident and expressed sympathy with the families of the deceased. “We are concerned at the loss of tourists’ lives in an attack in Anantnag district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir,” the spokesperson said. “We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery.” At least 26 people, including an Indian Navy officer, were killed and 17 were injured when gunmen opened fire at tourists in the IIOJK in the worst such attack in the region in nearly two decades. According to police, the attack took place on Tuesday in the popular destination of Pahalgam — a renowned site for tourists in summer some 90 kilometres away from Srinagar. The attack occurred in an of...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over political interference in civil service appointments in Pakistan. According to sources, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted systemic flaws in Pakistan’s governance structure during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The IMF expressed reservations about widespread corruption risks, citing weak institutional accountability and fragmented decision-making processes, sources said. The Fund further said that political meddling in appointments undermines the credibility and efficiency of the civil service. In response, Finance Minister Aurangzeb assured the IMF chief of Pakistan’s commitment to implementing structural reforms under the ongoing reform program. Following extensive consultations, the IMF has issued a set of key recommendations focused on strengthening anti-corruption measures. Notably, the Fund has linked public procurement processes and departmental performance to enhanced structural accountability. Duri...