WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared a “total and complete victory” following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran after weeks of intense conflict. In a telephone call with AFP, Trump expressed confidence in the deal, saying it was reached shortly before a deadline he […]
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, following discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, in a significant diplomatic development amid escalating Middle East tensions. The announcement came less than two hours before a deadline set by Trump for Tehran […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke on the phone with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, discussing the ongoing regional tensions. During the conversation, both leaders exchanged views on the heightened security situation in the region. Prime Minister Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its unwavering support for Saudi Arabia following recent attacks on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure by Iran. In a statement, Foreign Office of Pakistan spokesperson Tahir Andrabi denounced the attacks as a “serious violation” of Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity and a “dangerous escalation” in the ongoing […]
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump issued strong warnings of possible destruction if Iran fails to comply with American demands, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Trump claimed that the United States had achieved its objectives against Iranian targets and reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday announced it will hold a rally at Liaquat Bagh on April 9, warning it would take legal action if authorities deny permission for the event. The date coincides with the anniversary of the no-confidence motion that removed PTI founder Imran Khan from office in […]
ISLAMABAD: Iran and the United States have received a Pakistan-formulated plan to end hostilities that could come into effect soon and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday. According to the source, a framework prepared by Pakistan was exchanged overnight with both Tehran […]
KARACHI: A case has been registered against Haleem Adil Sheikh and more than 100 workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after a protest in Karachi’s Red Zone allegedly turned violent, police said on Monday. According to police, 24 PTI workers involved in the protest and rioting were arrested, including former members […]
SHARJAH: Three Pakistani nationals were injured after debris from an intercepted projectile fell at Khor Fakkan Port, authorities said, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif voiced concern and urged restraint. The Sharjah Government Media Bureau said a fire erupted at the port on Sunday after debris fell following a successful interception […]
PESHAWAR: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Pakistan on Friday night, with tremors felt across Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the quake was recorded at 9:13pm PST at a depth of 190 kilometres. […]