Islamabad: After a five-year suspension, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed direct flights to the United Kingdom, with the first flight departing from Islamabad to Manchester carrying 284 passengers. The Islamabad–Manchester flight marks PIA’s first UK operation since July 2020. The flight was seen off by Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad […]
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PM Shehbaz made 34 foreign visits in 18 months; Saudi Arabia tops the list
Details of foreign visits made by the President and Prime Minister between March 2024 and October 2025 have surfaced, revealing extensive diplomatic activity by the country’s top leadership. According to official documents, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif undertook 34 foreign visits during this period, while President Asif Ali Zardari made three […]
Afghan transit trade to remain suspended: FO spokesperson
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has suspended the Afghan transit trade until security conditions improve, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Friday, emphasising that “the lives of Pakistanis are more valuable than any trade goods.” Addressing the weekly press briefing, Andrabi said Pakistan is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan following the […]
PIA returns to UK skies, first Islamabad–Manchester flight tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: After a suspension of five years and three months, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume its direct flight operations to the United Kingdom from tomorrow, 25th October. According to the PIA spokesperson, the first flight will depart from Islamabad to Manchester, marking the official restart of PIA’s UK flight […]
Eight militants neutralised in Tank under ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ operation
TANK: Security forces on Friday killed eight militants in an intelligence-based operation in Tank district, according to the military’s media wing. The operation was launched on confirmed reports of the presence of militants belonging to a foreign-backed network. During the exchange of fire, troops effectively engaged the hideouts, killing eight […]
Saad Rizvi, Anas ‘Freed by Associates,’ Not in Custody, Says Punjab IG
LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar on Friday denied that Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi and his brother Anas Rizvi were in police custody, saying they were “freed by their associates” during the recent Muridke protest when security forces dispersed a rally of the banned religious […]
CPEC 2.0 will redefine Pakistan’s role in regional economy: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced the formal launch of “CPEC 2.0,” the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, emphasizing that the initiative will focus on business-to-business partnerships and expanded regional cooperation. Addressing the Regional Transport Minister Conference in Islamabad, the prime minister said the flagship project—originally […]
PBS data shows 36.5% of women own mobile phones in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee on Gender Equality held a detailed session to review statistics presented by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) regarding women’s ownership of mobile phones and bank accounts across the country. According to PBS data, the number of women owning mobile phones and bank accounts in Pakistan […]
TLP officially banned under ATA
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially imposed a ban on the religious group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), declaring it a proscribed organization under the Anti-Terrorism Act. According to a notification issued on Thursday, the Interior Ministry has declared TLP as a banned outfit under Section 11B, Clause 1A of the Anti-Terrorism […]
SP Asad Zubair among four martyred in Hangu attacks
WEB DESK: Four police personnel, including SP (Operations) Asad Zubair, were martyred on Friday in twin explosions targeting law enforcement in Hangu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to officials, the first explosion occurred within the jurisdiction of Bilyamina police station, where unidentified attackers used explosives to blow up the Gulmina police […]









