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 […]
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Pakistan: From a Regional Superpower to a World Peacemaker
Pakistan was not created as a mere accident of history; it was born from a profound vision and a specific ideology. The foundation of this nation was laid on the belief that it would be a sacred land where the principles of Islam could be practiced in their true spirit. […]
No signs of UAE displeasure, ties remain strong: Khawaja Asif
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 […]
PTA warns of SIM blockage linked to expired, invalid CNICs
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 […]
Mohsin Naqvi, US envoy discuss Iran-US talks as Islamabad tightens security
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 […]
PM Shehbaz, Army Chief reaffirm support for US-Iran peace talks
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 […]
Pakistan’s Silent Diplomacy Averted a Global Catastrophe
At a moment when the world stood on the edge of yet another devastating war, Pakistan did what few nations could it stepped in quietly, decisively, and effectively to pull the region back from the brink. Less than two hours before a looming American deadline that threatened to unleash unprecedented […]
PM Shehbaz urges restraint as ceasefire violations threaten peace process
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 announces local holidays on April 9 and 10
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 set to host US-Iran ceasefire talks on Friday
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 […]









