Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE rejected Israel’s E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank, calling it a dangerous escalation that threatens the territorial continuity of a future Palestinian state. The countries condemned settlement expansion and violence against Palestinians, saying such actions violate international […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Google on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital transformation, expand digital skills and boost IT exports and innovation. The agreement was signed during a reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in honour of the Google team in Islamabad. Under the MoU, Pakistan […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani mountaineer Asma Mushtaq died after suffering a serious medical emergency while descending Spantik Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan, trekking company Karakoram Calling Treks said on Thursday. Mushtaq had successfully reached the 7,027-metre summit of Spantik, also known as Golden Peak, before developing a high-altitude medical problem at around 6,400 metres […]
ISLAMABAD: Security was tightened around Shifa International Hospital on Thursday night as authorities prepared for the possible transfer of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan from Adiala jail. Heavy contingents of Islamabad police were deployed around the hospital, while barriers were placed on roads leading to the facility. Vehicles parked […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani on Thursday discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, expand economic cooperation and support Syria’s reconstruction during a meeting in Islamabad. Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and said the two countries should translate […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Defence Forces Act 2026 and the National Command Authority Act 2010 Amendment Bill by a majority vote, bringing the existing legal framework in line with the new higher defence command structure introduced under the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif moved […]
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Punjab government have agreed to hold local government elections in the province between December 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, where modalities for fixing the date […]
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani on Thursday agreed to further expand bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Syria. Al-Shaibani met Dar shortly after arriving in Islamabad on an official visit. According to the Foreign Office, the two leaders held a […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, met in Islamabad on Thursday and approved the draft Defence Forces Act 2026, prepared in continuation of amendments made under the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The draft aims to determine administrative matters relating to the post of Chief of Defence Forces […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the US chargé d’affaires in Islamabad and lodged a “strong demarche” over recent remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir as a “part of India” during his visit to the territory. The Foreign Office strongly […]