KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan and Malaysia could permanently end their reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if businesses from both countries forged strong partnerships and joint ventures. Addressing the Pakistan–Malaysia Business and Investment Conference in Kuala Lumpur — also attended by Malaysian Prime […]
Author: Muhammad Nasir Butt
Pakistan seeks release of ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad after Israeli deportation of flotilla detainees
ISLAMABAD: Israel has deported 171 detainees from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including prominent climate activist Greta Thunberg, sending them to Greece and Slovakia, officials confirmed on Monday. However, uncertainty remains over the status of Pakistan’s former senator Mushtaq Ahmad, who was also part of the Gaza aid mission. According to […]
Pakistan Navy crowned champions of 4th CNS All Pakistan Hockey Tournament
LAHORE: Pakistan Navy won the 4th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) All Pakistan Hockey Tournament 2025 after defeating Mari Energies 6–5 in a thrilling final at the National Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Mari Energies and Pakistan Air Force secured second and third positions, respectively. A grand closing ceremony was […]
Pakistan and seven nations welcome Hamas Response to Trump’s Gaza plan
ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt have welcomed steps taken by Hamas in response to a proposal by US President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Gaza. In a joint statement issued on Sunday, the ministers […]
PM Shehbaz departs for Malaysia to boost trade and investment ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Malaysia on Sunday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, he is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, federal ministers and senior […]
Mushtaq Ahmad in Israeli Custody but “Safe and Healthy,” Says FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in contact with international partners to secure the release and repatriation of its citizens detained by Israeli forces following the interception of the Gaza-bound aid flotilla, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. In a statement, the FO confirmed that former senator Mushtaq Ahmad — who was part […]
Pakistan-Saudi defence pact could become ‘Eastern NATO’, says DPM Dar
DPM and FM Ishaq Dar speaks during a NA session on October 3, 2025.
Netanyahu apologises to Qatar over Doha strike
WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologised to his Qatari counterpart for an Israeli strike in Doha during a phone call hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, according to officials familiar with the discussion. Netanyahu, who was meeting Trump in Washington, joined Qatari Prime […]
Trump to honor global US generals at rare Quantico event
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would tell a gathering of senior US generals and admirals in Quantico, Virginia, that they are “cherished leaders” who must remain strong, tough, smart, and compassionate. The event, convened by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, will bring together top military officials […]
India sparks controversy, refuses Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
Dubai: A controversial scene unfolded after the Asia Cup final when Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav reportedly refused to receive the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, bringing the post-match ceremony to a halt. According to ACC sources, the original plan was for Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to […]









