BANNU: A major joint operation by the security forces, police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bannu has resulted in the killing of 16 terrorists, including two key militant commanders, according to security sources. The operation was conducted in the Miryan area on reports of militant presence, where intense engagement […]
QUETTA: Dozens of people were killed and several others injured on Sunday after a powerful explosion ripped through a passenger shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta, triggering derailment, fire and widespread destruction. According to initial reports from railway authorities, the shuttle train was travelling from Quetta Cantonment to the […]
US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Iran are close to finalising a major peace agreement, as international media reports outlined details of a draft framework covering ceasefire terms, sanctions relief and maritime security arrangements. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said extensive consultations had taken place […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed hope that Pakistan would host the next round of Iran-US negotiations “very soon” as he praised US President Donald Trump for his ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at securing regional peace. In a statement shared on social media, the premier congratulated Trump on […]
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir held a series of high-level meetings with Iran’s civil and military leadership during his official visit to Iran, resulting in “encouraging progress towards a final understanding”, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. In a statement issued on […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that China has consistently stood by Pakistan “like a rock” through every difficult time, as both countries marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in Islamabad on Thursday. Addressing a ceremony held to commemorate the milestone, the prime minister said the friendship between […]
TEHRAN: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday held separate meetings with Iran’s top political and military leadership in Tehran as diplomatic efforts intensified to end the ongoing conflict between the Islamic republic and the United States. During his second visit to Tehran in less than a week, Naqvi met Iranian […]
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 around airports and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases across the province, citing serious risks to flight operations and public safety. According to a notification issued by the Home Department on May 19, activities including pigeon homing, the use of laser lights […]
ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) and expelled PTI leader Sher Afzal Khan Marwat has filed a petition in the Federal Constitutional Court seeking the restoration of Ali Amin Gandapur as chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the petition, Marwat argued that Gandapur’s resignation was obtained under pressure and therefore […]
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 23 India-sponsored terrorists, including a ring leader, during intelligence-based operations in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the operations were conducted over the past 48 hours in Datta Khel, […]