WASHINGTON: The United States has begun enforcing a naval blockade against Iran in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to military officials. A senior US military official, General General Caine, said the operation began on Monday at 10am Eastern Time, with enforcement taking place in international waters. “US forces […]
ISLAMABAD: Owais Leghari said on Thursday that ongoing power outages were largely beyond the government’s control, citing regional tensions and a shortfall in electricity generation, while apologising for load-shedding during peak hours. Addressing a press conference, the minister said the government regretted outages during high-demand periods but stressed that several […]
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Thursday as part of his three-nation visit aimed at intensifying Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and promoting peace in the Middle East. His arrival marked the second leg of his April 15–18 tour, following his visit to Saudi Arabia, as Pakistan steps up […]
WASHINGTON: A majority in the United States Senate on Wednesday backed Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, voting down a Democratic-led resolution aimed at halting the war without congressional authorisation. The Senate voted 52-47 against advancing the war powers resolution, highlighting continued Republican support for the president’s policy more than […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, demonstrating precision-strike capability and operational readiness, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. In a statement, the military’s media wing said the missile accurately engaged its target at extended range with high speed, […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday urged the media to refrain from speculation regarding the schedule of the second round of talks between the United States and Iran, saying no official timeline has been announced yet. Addressing a weekly briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andarabi declined to share details of diplomatic […]
JEDDAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Pakistan’s economic stability during a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Wednesday. The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, was described as warm and cordial, with both leaders […]
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said the war involving Iran and Israel is “very close to over”, as Pakistan intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent a collapse of the fragile ceasefire. The remarks came as Asim Munir arrived in Tehran, where he is expected to help bridge differences between parties engaged in indirect […]
TEHRAN: Chief of Army staff & Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran as part of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran. The visit comes at a critical time as Islamabad continues to play […]
TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday said it will not relinquish its right to uranium enrichment, as indirect exchanges with the United States continue through Pakistan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told a weekly media briefing that Tehran remains firm on its nuclear rights, stressing that uranium enrichment is non-negotiable. He said […]