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 […]
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Pakistan condemns Iranian attacks on Saudi energy facilities, reaffirms support
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 […]
Pakistan, Egypt launch joint counter-terrorism exercise Thunder-II
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 […]
Markets, malls to shut at 8pm as govt rolls out austerity measures
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, […]
PTI announces April 9 rally at Liaquat Bagh, warns of legal action if denied permission
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 […]
Pakistan shares ceasefire plan with Iran, US to end hostilities
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 […]
Case registered against Haleem Adil Sheikh, over 100 PTI workers after Karachi protest
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 […]
6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, multiple regions
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. […]
Pakistan to repay $2bn UAE loan by end of April
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to repay a $2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates by the end of April, sources said on Friday. According to officials, the amount, which had been placed as a safe deposit in Pakistan’s account, will be returned to Abu Dhabi later this month. Sources […]
Free public transport announced in Islamabad, Punjab after fuel price shock
ISLAMABAD: Following a massive surge in fuel prices, the federal and Punjab governments on Friday announced free public transport facilities to provide relief to citizens facing rising commuting costs. The move comes a day after petrol prices jumped to Rs458.41 per litre and high-speed diesel surged to Rs520.35 per litre, […]









