RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who is on an official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, called on His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of Jordan and Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces, at the Royal […]
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US, India seek to ease trade tensions amid tariff dispute
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday, as both countries sought to advance trade discussions and defuse tensions following Washington’s recent tariff hikes. The meeting, held on the sidelines of a Southeast Asian summit in Malaysia, marked the highest-level contact between the […]
Blurring the Lines: Brass in Bureaucracy
In Pakistan’s intricate administrative landscape, the boundary between military and civil authority has long been porous. From retired generals leading public corporations to serving officers seconded into key bureaucratic posts, the practice of appointing Armed Forces personnel to civilian institutions has become almost routine. What was once justified as a […]
Pakistan imposes temporary flight restrictions near Indian border
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to temporarily close parts of its airspace adjoining India for two days, aviation sources confirmed. According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the closure will be in effect on October 28 and 29 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. each day. The restricted zones include several […]
No alteration made to passport’s front cover, Says DG Immigration & Passports
ISLAMABD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has strongly refuted rumors circulating on social media regarding alleged changes to the Pakistani passport’s design. In an official statement, the department clarified that no changes have been made to the front cover page of the Pakistani passport. The images being shared […]
ECP seeks constitutional amendment to extend caretaker tenure
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has proposed an amendment to the Constitution to extend the duration of the caretaker government and allow more time for election preparations. According to sources, the ECP’s Legal Reforms Committee has sent its recommendations to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, suggesting amendments to […]
The Wrong Priorities
If we count number of persons playing in the fields, football is the number one sport, but it is true by no means is cricket the most popular sport despite Hockey is our national game. After Pakistan gained independence, field hockey quickly became the most prominent sport, easily accessible, and […]
Smog returns, Lahore tops world pollution index yet again
Lahore once again ranked as the world’s most polluted city on Monday, as dense smog continued to blanket the provincial capital and its surrounding areas, severely affecting visibility and air quality. According to global air quality monitoring platform IQAir, Lahore recorded a hazardous Air Quality Index (AQI) of 308 around […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif departs for Riyadh to attend FII Conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for Riyadh on the special invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to attend the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Federal […]
CJCSC highlights mutual respect in defence partnership with Bangladesh
RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), during his official visit to Bangladesh, met with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, and Principal Staff Officer Lieutenant […]








