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ISLAMABAD: The leadership of the PTI and the Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Thursday unanimously announced that they would not compromise on the health of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, and urged the nation to join the nationwide shutter-down strike scheduled for February 8 (Sunday). The remarks were made during a meeting of the PTI’s joint parliamentary committee at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad. The meeting was attended by prominent political leaders, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, TTAP chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, and PTI stalwarts Asad Qaiser and Taimoor Saleem Jhagra, among others. The meeting was closed off to the media. Addressing the participants, Qaiser said that the meeting was called because of Imran’s health. He said that representatives of 40 million people were in attendance and unanimously announced that they would not compromise on the health of the PTI founder. “Don’t push us against the wall; other...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Thursday signed a protocol for enhancing bilateral trade between the two countries to $2 billion within the next five years. This was one of the several agreements reached between the two sides on the first day of President Mirziyoyev’s two-day visit to Pakistan. Under the protocol, the two sides shall constitute a joint working group to formulate an action plan for identifying sectors for enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation through mutual consultations, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported. It is worth mentioning that last month, the two countries had agreed to expand bilateral trade to $2bn as PM Shehbaz met with President Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. Taking to X on Thursday, PM Shehbaz said he was “delighted” to welcome President Mirziyoyev to Pakistan. “We had a warm and most productive round of talks, covering the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, with special focus on trade and investment, regional connectivity,...

ISLAMABAD - Held at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, yesterday’s Caledonian Ball featured traditional bagpipe music, songs from the ‘When Mountains Meet’ collaboration between Scottish and local artists, and couture fashion from renowned designer HSY’s previous work with Harris Tweed.

MUZAFFARABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has firmly stated that any front India chooses to open will be met with an unforgettable response from Pakistan.

PESHAWAR - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee on Thursday took several important decisions to improve the law and order situation and eliminate terrorism.

ISLAMABAD - Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, visited Muzaffarabad on Thursday, says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev receives warm welcome on two-day visit PM Shehbaz Sharif, Uzbekistan President agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation Both countries sign multiple accords.

Sri Lanka’s cricket board on Thursday asked Pakistan to reconsider its decision to boycott their first-round encounter with arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup co-hosted by the island. Pakistan decided not to play India on February 15 in Colombo to express solidarity with Bangladesh, who were excluded from the tournament after refusing to play their matches in India. Pakistan and India have not played bilateral cricket for more than a decade and meet only at global or regional tournament events. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) told the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that a boycott would result in a financial hit and also hurt the island’s tourism industry, which is still recovering from the 2022 economic meltdown. “Any non-participation will have wide-ranging implications, including substantial financial exposure for SLC and the potential loss of anticipated tourism inflows,” the board said. It recalled that Sri Lanka had toured Pakistan to express solidarity and revive international matches there when other nations ...

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