ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met a high-level Iranian delegation as Pakistan positioned itself at the centre of critical diplomacy ahead of landmark negotiations between the United States and Iran, according to Iranian media reports. The Iranian delegation, led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and accompanied by Foreign Minister […]
ISLAMABAD: As global attention remains focused on Pakistan-hosted negotiations between the United States and Iran, several Indian media outlets have come under criticism for promoting what observers describe as misleading narratives while downplaying Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. Delegations from Iran and the United States have arrived in Pakistan […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a significant reduction in fuel prices, cutting petrol by Rs12 and diesel by Rs135 per litre following a decline in global oil rates. In a televised address, the premier said the revised prices would take effect from April 11. A notification issued […]
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory for April 11 and 12, announcing major road closures and alternate routes to manage movement across the federal capital. According to the advisory, commuters travelling to Rawalpindi via GT Road have been directed to use Chakri, Motorway and Chak […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has clarified that visa-free entry for participants of Islamabad Talks 2026 will be limited to delegates and journalists from Iran and the United States, the Foreign Office said on Friday. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, in a post on X, said the arrangement applies strictly to nationals of […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]