RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Sri Lanka armies successfully concluded the joint counterterrorism exercise “Shake Hands-II” at Tarbela, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two-week-long exercise began on April 27, 2026 and concluded today with participation from Special Services Group (SSG) troops of […]
ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday said there was “no space for war” between two nuclear neighbours, as Pakistan marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq. Addressing a press conference alongside Shifaat Ali Khan and Tariq Ghazi, the military spokesperson said Pakistan remained committed […]
CANBERRA: A Pakistan Army cadet has been declared the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” at the Royal Military College Duntroon, highlighting the professional standards of Pakistan’s junior military leadership, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Wednesday. According to the statement, Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas of the Pakistan Military Academy (152 […]
TEHRAN: Mehdi Taj, head of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran, has said that FIFA must guarantee that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will not be “insulted” by the United States if Iran’s national team is to travel for the upcoming World Cup. His remarks follow an incident […]
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that it and the Federal Constitutional Court are “coordinate courts” operating within distinct constitutional jurisdictions, with neither subordinate to the other. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan issued the verdict while hearing a set of […]
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States would temporarily pause a naval escort mission “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a broader agreement with Iran. The operation, dubbed “Project Freedom,” was launched to escort stranded commercial vessels through the Gulf after the […]
ISLAMABAD: The United States Department of State has announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar, citing the need to ensure the safety of diplomatic personnel and improve resource management. In an official statement, the department said that responsibilities for diplomatic engagement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would now be […]
KARACHI: Police on Wednesday briefly detained several leaders of the Aurat March, including activist and artist Sheema Kermani, outside the Karachi Press Club when they gathered for a press conference.According to organisers, those detained also included transgender activist Shehzadi Rai, Muniza, and others.Police shifted several women leaders to a nearby […]
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCC) has ruled that prolonged delays in announcing reserved judgments by superior courts are “against the law”, directing strict adherence to procedural timelines. In a seven-page judgment authored by Justice Aamir Farooq, the court held that high courts are bound to issue reserved […]
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued its detailed verdict in the One Constitution Avenue case, upholding the cancellation of the project’s lease and directing investors to seek relief through appropriate legal channels. In the written judgment, Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar dismissed petitions filed by the […]