Islamabad: Tajikistan’s Minister of Defence, Colonel General Sherali Mirzo (Saburzoda Imomali Abdurahim), called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across defence, economy, energy and regional connectivity. President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan is keen to further enhance economic and […]
Author: Muhammad Nasir Butt
TTP cell behind Islamabad Judicial Complex bombing busted
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have arrested four members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) linked to the suicide bombing at the Judicial Complex in G-11 earlier this week. The arrests were made during a joint Intelligence Bureau and Counter-Terrorism Department operation. According to officials, the suspects belonged to a TTP faction referred […]
Over 1,900 killed in terror strikes on educational and religious sites since 2003: Report
Islamabad: The Pakistan Institute of Conflict Studies has released a comprehensive report detailing terrorist attacks on educational institutions and places of worship from 2003 to 2025, highlighting the devastating impact of militancy on national security, social cohesion, and the education system. According to the report, extremist groups have carried out […]
Mohsin Naqvi visits Rawalpindi stadium, meets Sri Lankan players
RAWALPINDI: Federal Minister for Interior and Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday visited the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to review security arrangements ahead of the ongoing Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan. He was accompanied by Sri Lankan High Commissioner Fredd Sereviratne and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry. During […]
IBCC announces special fee concession for Palestinian students
ISLAMABAD: The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) has announced a special concession in equivalence fees for Palestinian students, citing the severe humanitarian situation and economic challenges faced by families in Palestine. According to an IBCC spokesperson, Pakistan has always stood in solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine, and facilitating […]
Pakistan Navy Chief concludes official visit to Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, concluded his official visit to Bangladesh after a series of high-level meetings aimed at enhancing bilateral defence and maritime cooperation. The visit coincided with the port call of Pakistan Navy Ship PNS SAIF at Chattogram. During the visit, Admiral Ashraf held […]
Sri Lankan cricket team decides to continue Pakistan tour after Naqvi’s security assurance
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday confirmed that its national team will continue the ongoing tour of Pakistan as planned, dismissing speculation about players returning home after Tuesday’s suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people and injured 27 outside a court. “No player is returning home,” the Sri Lankan […]
Motorcyclist who transported Islamabad suicide bomber arrested
ISLAMABAD: Police on Wednesday arrested the motorcyclist who transported the suicide bomber to the District Judicial Complex in Islamabad’s G-11 area ahead of Tuesday’s deadly explosion that left 12 people dead and at least 36 injured. According to police sources, the motorcyclist — employed with an online ride-hailing service — […]
Two new teams to feature in expanded eight-team PSL 2026 edition
LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) and franchise representatives are set to hold an important meeting in Lahore on Thursday to discuss the format and schedule for PSL 2026, sources confirmed. According to details, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has invited all six franchise representatives to attend the meeting in […]
Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Parliamentary leader of PML-N in Senate, passes away
ISLAMABAD: Senator Irfan Siddiqui of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) has passed away after a period of illness. He had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Islamabad for the past two weeks. Irfan Siddiqui served as the Parliamentary Leader of PML-N in the Senate and was considered a close […]









