ISLAMABAD: Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel’s military actions in Gaza and called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian assistance and renewed diplomatic efforts for a two-state solution. The joint […]
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Bodies of five more Broad Peak climbers brought to Skardu for repatriation
GILGIT: The bodies of five more mountaineers who lost their lives in the Broad Peak avalanche were brought to Skardu on Thursday, where officials, military authorities and members of the Alpine Club of Pakistan paid tribute to the deceased during a reception ceremony. The ceremony was attended by Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly […]
ECP proposes new powers to verify lawmakers’ asset declarations
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has proposed an amendment to the Election Rules, 2017, seeking powers to directly obtain clarifications regarding the annual statements of assets and liabilities submitted by members of parliament and provincial assemblies. According to a notification uploaded on the ECP’s official website, the electoral […]
Security forces kill 12 terrorists in two intelligence-based operations in Balochistan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 12 terrorists affiliated with the Indian proxy Fitna Al Hindustan during two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Washuk and Mastung districts, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. According to the military’s media wing, the operations were conducted as part of the ongoing Rad-ul-Fitna-3 campaign, […]
Pakistan rejects India’s criticism of AJK elections, says New Delhi lacks moral authority
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday strongly rejected India’s criticism of the ongoing Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, saying New Delhi has “neither the standing nor the moral authority” to question the democratic process while continuing to deny political rights to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and […]
PM&DC postpones MDCAT 2026 to September 20 on PM’s directives
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has postponed the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 from August 16 to September 20 following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, providing thousands of aspiring medical and dental students with extra time to prepare. The decision was announced in […]
Sindh forms medical board as court orders fresh autopsy of Mir Raza Ali
KARACHI: The Sindh government has constituted an eight-member medical board to supervise the exhumation and fresh medico-legal examination of young businessman Mir Raza Ali’s body after a Karachi court ordered a new forensic review in the high-profile murder case. The medical board was formed on the directions of the Sindh […]
Iran, Oman discuss Hormuz shipping deal as negotiations continue amid regional tensions
WEB DESK: Iran and Oman are discussing a proposed agreement that could give Tehran a greater role in overseeing ships entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to senior Iranian and regional officials, as diplomatic efforts continue to ease tensions in the region. According to Reuters, discussions […]
PTI protest in Karachi turns violent as police arrest leaders, supporters
KARACHI: Several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and supporters, including Sindh General Secretary Dr Masroor Sial, were arrested on Wednesday after clashes erupted with police during a protest near Fawara Chowk on Abdullah Haroon Road. The confrontation began when PTI workers gathered to demand the release of jailed party founder Imran […]
Pakistan, Iran agree to boost border trade, customs coordination
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to promote border trade, improve customs coordination and enhance facilities to keep border crossings operational round the clock as both countries seek to strengthen economic cooperation and achieve a bilateral trade target of $10 billion. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime […]



























