ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat on Thursday issued the official notification declaring Mehmood Khan Achakzai as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, following the approval of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. According to the notification, issued under Rule 39 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in […]
Pakistani immigration agents and citizens on Thursday voiced concern after the administration of US President Donald Trump announced the suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Pakistan, as part of a tougher immigration crackdown. A US State Department spokesperson said the suspension would take effect from […]
Pakistan’s passport ranking has improved in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, moving up five places from 103 in 2025 to 98 this year, according to figures released on Thursday. Under the latest Henley rankings, Pakistan now shares the 98th position with Yemen and ranks above Iraq at 99, Syria at […]
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 13 terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij during two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 13 and 14, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Thursday. According to the military’s media wing, an intelligence-based operation was carried out in Bannu district following reports […]
RAWALPINDI: The Counter-terrorism Exercise Inspired Gambit–2026 is being conducted between the Pakistan Army and the United States Army from January 8 to 16, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Thursday. The two-week-long exercise, focusing on counter-terrorism operations, marks the 13th iteration of the bilateral training series that has been held […]
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday warned social media users that illegal, hateful, defamatory or misleading content must be removed immediately, cautioning that violations could invite criminal action. In a public advisory, the PTA said that under Section 20 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, knowingly […]
Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad on Thursday, where both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, global developments and ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. During the meeting, Bilawal Bhutto highlighted the importance of […]
The Islamabad High Court on Thursday put the Capital Development Authority’s ongoing tree-cutting drive on hold and sought detailed, clause-wise replies from the civic body and relevant authorities. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro issued notices to the CDA, the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental […]
According to the Wall Street Journal, Gulf countries led by Saudi Arabia have opposed any US military strike on Iran. Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman have warned the United States that attacking Iran could destabilize the global oil market, which would also adversely affect the US economy. […]
ISLAMABAD: Amid escalating tensions triggered by nationwide protests in Iran and threats by US President Donald Trump to intervene in support of demonstrators, international news agency Reuters has reported that the United States may launch a military intervention in Iran within the next 24 hours. According to the report, the […]