News about Happenings in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday met US Ambassador Natalie Baker to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East and preparations for upcoming peace talks between the United States and Iran. The meeting focused on arrangements for the high-level negotiations scheduled to begin in Islamabad, following a temporary […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to facilitate and provide full support for a peaceful resolution between the United States and Iran. The understanding was reached during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad, where both leaders reviewed progress […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged all parties to exercise restraint, warning that violations of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran could undermine the peace process. In a post on X, the prime minister called for full adherence to the two-week ceasefire, stressing that diplomacy must […]
ISLAMABAD: The district administration in Islamabad has declared local holidays on April 9 and 10, ordering the closure of all schools and offices across the federal capital. According to an official notification, all educational institutions as well as government and private offices will remain closed on Thursday and Friday. However, […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced that Pakistan will host delegations from the United States and Iran later this week following their recent ceasefire agreement. In a post on X, Sharif invited both sides to Islamabad on April 10 for negotiations aimed at reaching a conclusive settlement. “We […]
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 […]
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces presided over the 274th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters, where top military leadership reviewed the country’s internal and external security environment, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The forum offered Fateha for the […]
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 […]
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Egypt have launched a bilateral counter-terrorism exercise, named Thunder-II, aimed at strengthening military cooperation and professional expertise. The two-week exercise began on April 6, 2026, at the Special Operations School. Troops from the Special Services Group and the Egyptian Army Special Forces are participating. The Commandant of […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of measures related to petroleum consumption, energy conservation and austerity, resulting in major decisions affecting business hours and public activities across the country. The meeting decided that markets, bazaars and shopping malls in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, […]