Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday called for fast-tracking the implementation of already agreed-upon proposals and development projects, emphasizing the need for timely action and coordination across relevant ministries under Pakistan-Turkiye partnership.

• Diplomatic sources say it was US that ‘blocked’ exemption which would’ve allowed Muttaqi to tour Pakistan • Spokesperson hints that Pakistan will continue US-Iran messaging role ISLAMABAD: Although a UN Security Council travel ban is widely thought to be behind the cancellation of a planned visit by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to Islamabad, the Foreign Office on Friday hinted that “procedural issues” had hindered the trip. “There are certain procedural issues we are working through,” Foreign Office spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan told reporters at the weekly media briefing when pressed about media reports on Muttaqi’s aborted trip. Mr Muttaqi was expected in Islamabad on August 4, continuing the recent high-level contacts initiated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s visit to Kabul earlier this year, a move that led to a thaw in ties. The rapprochement was brokered by China. However, the spokesperson clarified that no official dates had been confirmed for the Afghan foreign mi...

Rawalpindi - Pirwadhai police have recovered the mobile phone and handbag of 19-year-old married Sidra Arab, who was killed for honour after a jirga decision in Fauji Colony on July 17.

ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan is rich in mineral resources worth billions of dollars.

Terrorists were trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan; Operation took place in Zhob's Sambaza area

Delhi claims US president sought credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued amendments to the income tax regulations for the fiscal year 2025-26, bringing new changes to broaden the tax base and discouraging non-compliance, ARY News reported. According to official documents, if non-filers withdraw more than PKR 50,000 daily from bank accounts, they will now face a 0.8% […]

KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially announced a public holiday on August 15, 2025, Friday for all public and private educational institutions, to honour Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), which falls on 20th Safar 1447 AH, ARY News reported. The announcement regarding the school holiday on Chehlum was circulated through a notification on August […]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Poland on Friday discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with a focus on oil and gas exploration and mineral resource development. The meeting, held between Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Polish Ambassador to Pakistan Maciej Pisarski, also explored opportunities for technology transfer, joint ventures, and increased foreign […]

QUETTA: Pakistan has suspended cell phone data services for three weeks in the province of Balochistan in a bid to block communications among miscreants behind a surge in recent attacks, an official and the government said. In an order seen by Reuters, the government said the services would be suspended until the end of the […]

The Pakistan batsman provisionally suspended due to criminal investigation in UK

Johann Layne has been named as his replacement for the Pakistan ODI series

The Palestinian ex-footballer was murdered while waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza

Skipper Marsh confirms himself and Travis Head to continue as the top two until next year

The Canadian stuns Osaka as she captures her first WTA trophy

They take massive lead of 476 runs on day two of second Test

They were dropped to UEFA's third-tier Conference League in an alleged multi-club ownership

Former IOC figures suspect that the Russian athletes will compete under a neutral banner

He defeats Khachanov to grab his first ATP Masters 1000 title

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received $3.2 billion in workers’ remittances during July 2025, reflecting a 7.4% year-on-year increase, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Friday. According to the central bank, the inflows were primarily sourced from major overseas employment destinations, with the highest contributions coming from Saudi Arabia (US$823.7 million), United Arab Emirates (US$665.2 million), […]