US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Iran are close to finalising a major peace agreement, as international media reports outlined details of a draft framework covering ceasefire terms, sanctions relief and maritime security arrangements. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said extensive consultations had taken place […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed hope that Pakistan would host the next round of Iran-US negotiations “very soon” as he praised US President Donald Trump for his ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at securing regional peace. In a statement shared on social media, the premier congratulated Trump on […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that China has consistently stood by Pakistan “like a rock” through every difficult time, as both countries marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in Islamabad on Thursday. Addressing a ceremony held to commemorate the milestone, the prime minister said the friendship between […]
TEHRAN: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday held separate meetings with Iran’s top political and military leadership in Tehran as diplomatic efforts intensified to end the ongoing conflict between the Islamic republic and the United States. During his second visit to Tehran in less than a week, Naqvi met Iranian […]
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 around airports and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases across the province, citing serious risks to flight operations and public safety. According to a notification issued by the Home Department on May 19, activities including pigeon homing, the use of laser lights […]
ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) and expelled PTI leader Sher Afzal Khan Marwat has filed a petition in the Federal Constitutional Court seeking the restoration of Ali Amin Gandapur as chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the petition, Marwat argued that Gandapur’s resignation was obtained under pressure and therefore […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Thursday issued a heatwave alert, warning that moderate to severe heatwave conditions are expected across most parts of the country during the Eid ul Adha holidays from May 25 to May 31. According to the Met Office, a high-pressure system is likely to develop […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hosted a breakfast meeting for Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, encouraging the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to further expand its partnership with Pakistan, particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. The prime minister warmly welcomed Prince Rahim on his first official visit to Pakistan […]
SYLHET: Bangladesh national cricket team produced a dominant performance to complete a 2–0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan national cricket team, sealing a 78-run victory in the second Test in Sylhet. Chasing a challenging target of 437, Pakistan were bowled out for 359 on the final day, falling short despite […]
TEHRAN: Iran has warned the United States that any renewed aggression would provoke an even stronger response, with Iranian officials saying Tehran has learned lessons from recent clashes and would respond with “more surprises” if hostilities resume. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a post on social media platform X, […]