News about Happenings in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has clarified that visa-free entry for participants of Islamabad Talks 2026 will be limited to delegates and journalists from Iran and the United States, the Foreign Office said on Friday. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, in a post on X, said the arrangement applies strictly to nationals of […]
LAHORE: Veteran politician and former Punjab governor Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khosa passed away in Lahore at the age of 90, his family confirmed on Thursday. He had been undergoing treatment at a hospital in Lahore for some time prior to his death. Hailing from Dera Ghazi Khan, Khosa remained an […]
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said there were no signs of displeasure from the United Arab Emirates towards Pakistan, stressing that bilateral relations remain strong and deeply rooted. Speaking on Geo News programme “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath,” Asif said ties between the two countries span generations and […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned that SIM cards linked to expired, cancelled, or deceased individuals’ CNICs may be blocked, urging users to update their identity records to avoid service disruption. In a statement, PTA stressed the importance of maintaining valid Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) for uninterrupted […]
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 […]