CANBERRA: The Australian government on Friday imposed counterterrorism financing sanctions on the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its senior leaders for their alleged involvement in and support of terrorist attacks. Announcing the sanctions, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the BLA had carried out violent attacks across Pakistan targeting […]
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday rejected reports of targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates, terming them “vicious propaganda” spread by vested interests. The clarification came from the interior ministry after reports circulated on social media alleging that Pakistani workers had been specifically targeted for deportation from […]
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is closely coordinating with the United States and other stakeholders to ensure the safety and early return of 11 Pakistani seafarers aboard vessels seized by US authorities near Singaporean waters. In a statement shared on X, Dar said the […]
ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday said there was “no space for war” between two nuclear neighbours, as Pakistan marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq. Addressing a press conference alongside Shifaat Ali Khan and Tariq Ghazi, the military spokesperson said Pakistan remained committed […]
CANBERRA: A Pakistan Army cadet has been declared the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” at the Royal Military College Duntroon, highlighting the professional standards of Pakistan’s junior military leadership, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Wednesday. According to the statement, Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas of the Pakistan Military Academy (152 […]
TEHRAN: Mehdi Taj, head of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran, has said that FIFA must guarantee that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will not be “insulted” by the United States if Iran’s national team is to travel for the upcoming World Cup. His remarks follow an incident […]
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that it and the Federal Constitutional Court are “coordinate courts” operating within distinct constitutional jurisdictions, with neither subordinate to the other. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan issued the verdict while hearing a set of […]
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States would temporarily pause a naval escort mission “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a broader agreement with Iran. The operation, dubbed “Project Freedom,” was launched to escort stranded commercial vessels through the Gulf after the […]
ISLAMABAD: The United States Department of State has announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar, citing the need to ensure the safety of diplomatic personnel and improve resource management. In an official statement, the department said that responsibilities for diplomatic engagement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would now be […]
KARACHI: Police on Wednesday briefly detained several leaders of the Aurat March, including activist and artist Sheema Kermani, outside the Karachi Press Club when they gathered for a press conference.According to organisers, those detained also included transgender activist Shehzadi Rai, Muniza, and others.Police shifted several women leaders to a nearby […]