Pakistan

A thief stole the battery from a police officer's car parked inside a residential apartment complex in Karachi's Gulshan-e-Iqbal, with the incident captured on CCTV footage.

Naqvi expresses hope that Momeni's visit will bring positive developments

Pakistan and Canada on Monday renewed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, to discuss ways to expand cooperation in a range of key sectors.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed law enforcement agencies to intensify operations against terrorists, criminals and extortionists across the province.

The Bureau of Aircraft Safety Investigation (BASI) has continued its investigation into the K2 Airways cargo plane crash, with investigators conducting an aerial assessment of the crash site near Ormara.

Decision ​in response to unjust, oppressive siege imposed on Yemen by the Saudis, according to a Houthi spokesperson

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday hailed the visit of Canada’s FM Anita Anand as an “important milestone” in bilateral ties, stressing that economic cooperation remained a “key priority”. He made the remarks during a joint press briefing with Anand, who arrived in Islamabad earlier in the day. “Her visit is an important milestone in Pakistan-Canada relations and reflects our shared commitment to further strengthening our bilateral ties,” Dar said. “Pakistan and Canada enjoy long-standing and multifaceted relations underpinned by historical linkages, people-to-people contacts and a vibrant Pakistani diaspora in Canada,” he highlighted. The deputy premier noted that economic cooperation remained a “key priority” in the bilateral relationship with Canada. He said the two sides discussed ways to further expand trade and investment ties, including greater facilitation of business-to-business (B2B) linkages and enhanced engagement in areas of mutual interest. Dar said Pakistan welcomed ...

IIOJK Chief Minister ​Omar Abdullah says police stopped protesters from staging their demonstration

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the modernisation of Pakistan Railways’ infrastructure will be instrumental in establishing the country as a regional trade and logistics hub. He made the remarks while presiding over a review meeting on the progress of the Pakistan Railways Transformation Plan. During the meeting, he directed the swift upgradation of Pakistan Railways to make it a more effective and revenue-generating mode of transport. He also remarked that the railway was the most cost-effective and efficient mode of transport for both passengers and freight. He added that a modern and efficient railway system would play a pivotal role in strengthening Pakistan’s economy, promoting trade and enhancing regional connectivity. PM Shehbaz directed that all railway development projects be completed within the stipulated timelines while maintaining the highest quality standards. He instructed the relevant authorities to present proposals regarding the upgradation of the Rohri–Multan se...

The Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) is helping transform barren land into productive farmland by supporting farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural development across the country.

Heavy monsoon downpours and cloudbursts caused flash floods in several parts of the country, claiming at least four lives, leaving three people missing and causing extensive damage to homes, schools, roads and public infrastructure.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has foiled an attempt by four passengers to travel illegally to Europe by using the pretext of performing Umrah with their mother.

LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Monday sent three suspects on 14-day judicial remand in a case pertaining to the kidnapping and rape of two foreign women. Defence C police produced the three suspects before the court on the expiry of their physical remand. The police asked the court to remand the suspects in judicial custody. The magistrate accepted the request and sent the suspects to the judicial lockup, directing police to submit their investigation report at the next hearing. A duty magistrate on Sunday had allowed the police five-day physical remand of a suspect identified as “Boss” by the complainant in the first information report (FIR). Separately, a Lahore High Court judge on Monday disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed by the mother of the aforementioned suspect seeking recovery of her son from police custody. A law officer told the court that the petitioner’s son was on physical remand, after which the LHC disposed of the petition. Four other suspects, including a relative of a senior politic...

President hopes UK, under Burnham will contribute towards ending hostilities in ME and restoring Islamabad MoU

Claims the post-World War II West-led order is ‘unravelling due to double standards’

Senior Hamas official says Hayya was elected by an overwhelming majority

The district administration has declared Tuesday, July 22, a local public holiday across Multan to mark the 787th annual Urs of Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya Multani (RA).

Torrential monsoon rains triggered flooding in several parts of Pakistan on Saturday, sweeping away vehicles, damaging public infrastructure and disrupting transport links, as authorities warned of more heavy rainfall and flash floods in the coming days.

A fresh monsoon weather system has entered Pakistan, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasting light to heavy rainfall in Lahore and most districts of Punjab as authorities intensify preparedness measures ahead of the wet spell.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says ​that the country has received new proposals from mediators