ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Thursday signed 28 accords and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to expand bilateral cooperation, marking a significant push to strengthen collaboration in trade, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. The agreements were inked during Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit to Pakistan, reflecting a shared commitment to elevate relations […]
ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit and was given a red-carpet welcome at Nur Khan air base. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received the visiting dignitary upon his arrival. The Foreign Office said President Mirziyoyev is visiting Pakistan […]
MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said India was carrying out terrorism across Pakistan through proxy elements after suffering a humiliating defeat in Marka-e-Haq — the period of conflict with India from April 22 to May 10 last year. Addressing a special Kashmir Solidarity Day session at the Azad […]
HARARE: India will face England in Friday’s ICC U19 World Cup final after registering a dominant seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second semi-final at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe, on Wednesday. Batting first, Afghanistan posted an imposing total of 310-4 in their 50 overs, thanks to brilliant centuries from Faisal […]
ISLAMABAD: At the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will undertake a two-day official visit to Pakistan on February 5-6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The Foreign Office said the visit underscores growing bilateral ties between the two countries, which share a long history, faith, […]
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remain divided over the party’s planned protest on February 8, with some parliamentarians opposing road closures and proposed lockdowns, sources said. The Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen-Pakistan (TTAP) has announced a nationwide strike on February 8, marking the second anniversary of the 2024 general elections, which […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called for raising trade volume between Pakistan and Kazakhstan to $1 billion, as both countries signed more than 30 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering sectors including petroleum, mining, and maritime affairs. Speaking at a joint press conference after the signing ceremony, the prime […]
RAWALPINDI: The opening ceremony of the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition–2026 was held at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi, with the aim of strengthening military-to-military cooperation among friendly countries. The inaugural event marked the beginning of a 60-hour-long patrolling exercise and was attended by a […]
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have announced the appointment of Major Ella Waweya as their new Arabic-language spokesperson, making her the first Muslim to hold this role. Major Ella Waweya will present the IDF’s positions in Arabic across various platforms, the army said Tuesday. She has been serving as deputy […]
LAHORE: More than Rs540 million worth of kite string and kites were sold in Lahore over three days ahead of Basant, reflecting strong public enthusiasm as the historic festival makes its return to the city after 25 years. According to the Kite Association, over 500,000 kites were sold in city […]