RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed nine terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed group Fitna al Khwarij in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 5 December. An intelligence-based operation in Tank district led to the killing of seven militants after an intense exchange of fire. Another operation in Lakki Marwat district resulted […]
Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have expressed deep concern over Israeli statements about opening the Rafah Crossing in one direction to transfer residents of the Gaza Strip into Egypt. The ministers strongly rejected any attempt to expel the Palestinian people from their […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan agreed to accelerate work on a long-delayed transit trade agreement to raise bilateral commerce to $100 million. The two countries have been seeking to deepen economic and energy cooperation, with Pakistan looking to secure new trade corridors through Central Asia and Kyrgyzstan aiming to expand access […]
Gold prices in Pakistan jumped significantly on Friday after three consecutive days of decline, mirroring a strong rebound in the international market. The All Pakistan Sarafa Association reported that the price of gold rose by Rs3,000 per tola, taking the new rate to Rs444,462 per tola. The price of 10 […]
ISLAMABAD: More than 21,600 Pakistanis are currently imprisoned across jails worldwide, according to a written response submitted to the National Assembly by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The minister disclosed that 21,647 Pakistanis are incarcerated abroad on charges that range from immigration violations to major criminal offences. Dar revealed that India […]
ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday condemned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party’s rhetoric against the military, describing him as a “mentally ill person” whose actions have evolved into a “serious national security threat.” Speaking at a press conference that […]
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has declared that Pakistan’s defence structure is now more robust than at any point in recent years, attributing the strengthened security posture to major organisational reforms within the armed forces. Speaking to the media, Tarar said that a unified command system has been established […]
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to impose fines on individuals and businesses responsible for spreading litter, as part of its expanding drive to improve cleanliness across the province. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, focused on the progress of the “Suthra […]
LONDON: A growing number of UK universities have stopped accepting students from Pakistan and Bangladesh due to rising concerns over visa abuse and stricter Home Office compliance requirements, according to multiple reports. At least nine universities have introduced restrictions on applicants from what they now classify as “high-risk” countries. The […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday appointed Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), marking a historic shift in the country’s military structure. President Asif Ali Zardari approved Munir’s appointment after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif forwarded the summary earlier in the day. Under the new […]