Islamabad: Tajikistan’s Minister of Defence, Colonel General Sherali Mirzo (Saburzoda Imomali Abdurahim), called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across defence, economy, energy and regional connectivity. President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan is keen to further enhance economic and […]
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired an inter-ministerial meeting in Islamabad to finalize the agenda for the 8th Session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) scheduled to be held next week in Islamabad. During the meeting, participants reviewed progress across all key areas of bilateral […]
Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the historic and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Qatar. The Emir of Qatar expressed pride in Pakistan and its achievements, lauding […]
RAWALPINDI:: Pakistan’s security forces killed four terrorists linked to the Indian-backed group Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in Kalat district, Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. According to the military’s media wing, the operation was launched on the night of November 1 after receiving credible […]
Peshawar: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday ordered Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to administer the oath to Chief Minister-elect Sohail Afridi by 4pm on Wednesday. Chief Justice S.M. Attique Shah issued the directive while hearing PTI’s petition, seeking the nomination of the KP Assembly Speaker or any […]
ISLAMABAD: The first Supermoon of the year illuminated skies across the world, including Pakistan, captivating skywatchers with its bright and striking appearance. Known as the Harvest Supermoon, the phenomenon occurs when the Moon’s orbit brings it closest to Earth. Astronomers said the Moon was approximately 356,355 kilometers away — significantly […]
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has introduced a landmark reform aimed at enhancing the employability of Pakistani graduates by making professional internships and industry-relevant certifications mandatory components of all undergraduate degree programmes. The initiative, which builds on the Undergraduate Education Policy 2023, seeks to bridge the persistent gap between […]
QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Wednesday declared the travel ban imposed on Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal unlawful and directed authorities to remove his name from the no-fly list. A two-member bench headed by the Chief Justice and Justice Sardar Ahmed Halimi announced the verdict, […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi from Adiala Jail, highlighting his grievances over solitary confinement and the treatment of his wife, former first lady Bushra Bibi. On Thursday, Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan submitted the letter at […]
LOS ANGELES: Robert Redford, the tousle-haired Hollywood heartthrob who became one of cinema’s most enduring stars before turning to Oscar-winning directing and launching the iconic Sundance Film Festival, passed away on Tuesday at his home in Utah. He was 89. His publicist at Rogers & Cowan PMK confirmed the news, […]