56 h. ago 29 Afghans held in joint operation against migrant smuggling in Balochistan

TURBAT: Police and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Sunday foiled an attempt to smuggle migrants across Pakistan’s border with Iran in a joint operation in Turbat district of Balochistan, detaining 29 Afghan nationals, including women and children, officials said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kech Captain Zohaib Mohsin said the operation was conducted on […]

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3 d. ago CM Maryam, German MP discuss women empowerment, deepening bilateral ties

Punjab CM meets German MP Derya Türk-Nachbaur, discusses women empowerment, education, clean energy, and youth exchanges Says Pakistan and Germany believe in democracy, tolerance, and good governance Proposes joint training for legislators and exchange of parliamentarians under FES platform   LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday warmly welcomed German Parliament Member Derya […]

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7 d. ago Dar talks Gaza with Turkish FM, Pakistan joins key peace meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday. They discussed the evolving situation in Gaza and possible steps toward lasting peace in Palestine. The leaders exchanged views on diplomatic efforts to end hostilities and address the humanitarian crisis. According to the Foreign Ministry, […]

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8 d. ago Israel draws red line on Gaza force: No Turkish soldiers allowed

Israel has said it will not accept the presence of Turkish troops in the proposed international peacekeeping force for Gaza under a US-led plan. Speaking at a press conference in Hungary, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said that any country contributing troops to Gaza must show fairness toward Israel. He criticized Turkey’s stance, saying President […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Afghanistan seek to bolster truce in Istanbul talks

The second round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday, with Islamabad eyeing a “concrete” mechanism to monitor Afghan Taliban actions aimed at preventing cross-border terrorist attacks. The meeting follows the first round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks mediated jointly by Qatar and Turkiye in Doha on October 18-19. The Qatar talks […]

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1 week ago KP CM: Tribes joined Pakistan by choice, deserve their rights

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi reaffirmed that the tribal people voluntarily joined Pakistan and will always remain loyal citizens of the country. Speaking at a peace jirga in Bara, Afridi addressed criticism over his nomination and strongly demanded that the federal government immediately release the pending funds for the merged tribal districts. He stressed […]

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz invites Qatari investors to explore new opportunities

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Qatari investors to explore new avenues of cooperation under Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The invitation came during his meeting with Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, who is visiting Pakistan to co-chair the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission session. Both sides discussed […]

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1 week ago Pakistan along with 14 nations slams Israeli bid to annex West Bank

Joint statement condemns Tel Aviv’s move as a ‘flagrant breach’ of international law Countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye join Pakistan in denouncing Israel’s annexation attempt Statement cites UNSC Resolution 2334 rejecting all demographic or territorial alterations in occupied Palestine. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, along with 14 other nations, on Thursday strongly condemned Israel’s attempt […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Poland share a historic and unique bond, says Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan and Poland share a historic and unique relationship. He highlighted that Poland played a major role in the formation of the Pakistan Air Force. Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad, Ishaq Dar welcomed Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski […]

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1 week ago Israel’s PM hints at opposition to any Turkish forces in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted on Wednesday at his opposition to any role for Turkish security forces in the Gaza Strip as part of a mission to monitor a US-backed ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Speaking in Jerusalem alongside visiting US Vice President JD Vance, Netanyahu said they had discussed the “day-after” […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, EU join forces to boost trade and investment growth

Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have agreed to boost bilateral trade and investment. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met EU Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis to discuss cooperation. They focused on enhancing trade relations and investment growth under the GSP Plus framework. Both sides emphasized the importance of stronger economic ties for mutual benefit. […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan reach key understanding to curb border terrorism

  Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached an important understanding to jointly combat terrorism along their shared border, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Monday. He said the agreement, mediated by Qatar and Turkiye, marks a critical step toward restoring peace, stability, and trust between the two neighboring countries long troubled by cross-border tensions and militant […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan Reach Key Understanding to Combat Cross

LAHORE: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a crucial understanding to jointly combat the growing threat of terrorism along their shared border, following mediation by Qatar and Turkey. پاکستان اور افغانستان کے مابین سیز فائر کا معاہدہ طے پاگیا۔ پاکستان کی سرزمین پہ افغانستان سے دھشت گردی کا سلسلہ فی […]

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2 w. ago SBP joins hands with IFC to strengthen local currency lending in Pakistan

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has partnered with the World Bank Group, through its private sector arm, the International

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2 w. ago PAF jets land in Azerbaijan for ‘Indus Shield Alpha’ to sharpen modern air combat skills

JF-17 Block-III fighters execute non-stop flight with flawless mid-air refueling Indus Shield Alpha to focus on advanced air warfare, joint mission planning Exercise aims to boost interoperability between Pakistan and Azerbaijan air forces ISPR says participation reflects Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability ISLAMABAD: A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has arrived in Azerbaijan […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Taliban open crucial Doha talks to halt border terror

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are holding high-level talks in Doha today to address rising cross-border terrorism threats. A delegation led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is representing Pakistan, aiming to push for urgent action against militant groups targeting Pakistani territory. According to the Foreign Office, the key focus is restoring peace and stability along […]

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2 w. ago Moral, political, and financial economy: Pakistan’s path to sustainable growth

Dr. Zulfiqar A. Kazmi As Pakistan’s economic team joins the world’s financial leadership this week in Washington for the Atlantic

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2 w. ago Pakistan reaffirms commitment to interfaith harmony, fundamental rights

Justice, compassion, and human fraternity are universal values shared by all religions,” said Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, while addressing a National Symposium on “Interfaith Harmony and Fundamental Rights – A Constitutional Imperative,” hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday. The event, jointly organized by the Law and […]

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3 w. ago Agencies claim discovery of gold, foreign currency in TLP office raid

LAHORE: Law enforcement agencies claimed on Wednesday to have seized a large quantity of gold, foreign currency, and other valuables during a raid on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) office. According to officials, the joint operation was conducted by the police, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The recovered assets reportedly […]

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3 w. ago PAKISTAN STANDARDS AND QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITY (PSQCA) THE SILENT GUARDIAN OF QUALITY AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS.

Noor Ahmed Jamali Media Advisor PSQCA As Pakistan joins the global community in celebrating World Standards Day, it is a

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