ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday that Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban held talks in Istanbul on November 6, with the third round of discussions concluding in Türkiye on November 7. In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan participated in the dialogue in response to […]
Author: Muhammad Nasir Butt
Top NCCIA officials booked for receiving millions in bribes from illegal call centres
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle has registered a case against senior officers of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for their alleged involvement in a large-scale extortion racket linked to illegal call centres. According to the FIR lodged in Islamabad, several NCCIA officers—including additional directors from […]
FIA Peshawar busts fake citizenship ring; Afghan national among four held
PESHAWAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Peshawar Zone has foiled an attempt to illegally obtain Pakistani citizenship through forged documents and arrested four suspects, including an Afghan national. According to the FIA spokesperson, the Anti-Corruption Circle Peshawar conducted the operation and apprehended the suspects from the NADRA Regional Office, Peshawar. […]
PNS SAIF strengthens naval cooperation during Maldives visit
Islamabad: Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF visited the Port of Male as part of its ongoing overseas deployment, where it was warmly received by Maldivian authorities. During the visit, the Mission Commander held meetings with senior military officials of the Maldives and visited the High Commission of Pakistan. Discussions focused on […]
‘No progress’ in Istanbul talks; Pakistan urges Kabul to fulfil promises
ISLAMABAD: The negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan held in Istanbul have ended in a deadlock, Information Minister Atta Tarar confirmed on Monday. In a statement, the minister expressed Pakistan’s gratitude to Turkiye and Qatar for their mediation efforts during the talks, noting that both countries played a constructive role in […]
Pakistan, Azerbaijan reaffirm commitment to regional peace and stability
BAKU: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, at the Presidential Palace in Baku. Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was also present during the meeting. The Prime Minister thanked President Aliyev for inviting him to attend Azerbaijan’s Victory Day […]
Pakistan, Oman to hold 8th JMC meeting in Islamabad next week
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired an inter-ministerial meeting in Islamabad to finalize the agenda for the 8th Session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) scheduled to be held next week in Islamabad. During the meeting, participants reviewed progress across all key areas of bilateral […]
Pakistan and Tajikistan to jointly celebrate “Tajikistan Culture Week” in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Tajikistan have announced the joint celebration of “Tajikistan Culture Week” in Islamabad, aimed at strengthening the deep-rooted cultural and historical ties between the two brotherly nations. The week-long festival will be organized in collaboration with the Ministries of Culture of both countries, the Embassy of Tajikistan, Lok […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif Arrives in Azerbaijan to attend ‘Victory Day’ celebrations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to attend the country’s Victory Day celebrations at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar is accompanying the Prime Minister on the visit. Upon arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the Prime […]
Pakistan–Afghan Taliban talks begin in Istanbul under mediation: FO
Islamabad: The Foreign Office has confirmed that talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban began in Istanbul on Tuesday under the presence and supervision of mediators. In a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andarabi said, “Negotiations are underway in Istanbul under the observation of mediators. We cannot […]









