VIENNA: Differences have emerged between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iran over the implementation of nuclear inspections following the interim memorandum of understanding reached between Tehran and Washington. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday that United Nations inspectors would return to Iran “very soon” to monitor […]
LOWER DIR: Six militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Lower Dir, officials said on Tuesday. According to CTD officials, the operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated the presence of militants in the area. Security personnel surrounded the suspected hideout, […]
ISLAMABAD: Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday telephoned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to congratulate him on Pakistan’s successful mediation of the preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Qatari emir praised Prime Minister […]
RAWALPINDI: Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday, where both sides discussed regional security and defence cooperation. According to the Inter-Services […]
LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a province-wide crackdown on tax evasion and fraudulent invoicing, approving measures to install surveillance cameras at commercial venues and promote digital payments to improve tax collection. The decisions were taken during a provincial revenue meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who directed authorities […]
LAHORE: The Punjab government has deployed more than 124,000 police personnel, supported by military and paramilitary forces, to ensure security during Muharram across the province. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reviewed the security arrangements during a visit to the Provincial Intelligence Centre on Wednesday, where she assessed the real-time monitoring […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has clarified that Iran’s ballistic missile programme is not part of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington, saying the issue was never included in the negotiations. Speaking alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during a delegation-level meeting, the prime minister said there […]
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday met President Asif Ali Zardari and praised Pakistan’s constructive role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States, while both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting regional peace. President Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad earlier in the day on […]
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the latter’s visit to Pakistan, where both sides exchanged views on regional developments and ongoing peace initiatives. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), President Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s […]
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday arrived at the Prime Minister’s House, where he was received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the two countries began formal talks aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation. The two leaders exchanged warm greetings before President Pezeshkian was presented with a guard of honour […]