Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan remains fully prepared to defend its borders and protect its people. He emphasized that the country is sovereign in formulating its national policies and decisions. Speaking informally to journalists, the DG ISPR said the decision regarding the […]
RAWALPINDI: Three militants associated with the Indian-backed network “Fitna Al Khwarij” were killed in two separate operations conducted by Pakistan’s security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. According to the ISPR, the first engagement took place on November 2 in North Waziristan’s Esham area, […]
KARACHI: The second edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC-25) opened at the Expo Centre Karachi, bringing together maritime industry leaders, international delegations, and policymakers from around the world. Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Saleh Al Jasser, attended the ceremony as Guest of Honour, while […]
Moscow: Russia has sharply criticized the European Union’s decision to approve its 19th sanctions package, calling it a politically driven and unlawful move that undermines international stability. In a firm response, Moscow announced entry bans on dozens of European representatives. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the blacklist includes law […]
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that Pakistan’s economic progress has gained international recognition, with global rating agencies acknowledging the country’s improving financial stability. Addressing a press conference, Aurangzeb said the government’s comprehensive reform agenda is focused on achieving sustainable economic growth. “We have achieved success in ensuring […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy expects its first Chinese-designed submarine to enter active service next year, Admiral Naveed Ashraf told Chinese state media, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s expanding defence partnership with Beijing. Under the deal, Islamabad will receive eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028 — four to be built in […]
KABUL: A powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early Monday morning, killing at least 10 people and injuring around 260, according to local officials. Rescue efforts were ongoing, with authorities warning the death toll could rise as more victims […]
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has convened a meeting of its Central Executive Committee (CEC) on November 6 to discuss and formulate the party’s stance on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari revealed in a post on X that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has sought the […]
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another seven days, maintaining restrictions on public gatherings, protests, and demonstrations. According to a Home Department spokesperson, all forms of sit-ins, rallies, and similar public activities remain banned under the order. The restrictions also […]
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday that Washington and Beijing had agreed to restore military-to-military communication channels aimed at “deconflicting and deescalating” potential tensions between the two powers. Hegseth met with China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of a regional summit in Malaysia, a day after […]