13 h. ago Minister calls Israel ‘illegal state,’ rules out recognition

Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, on Thursday ruled out any possibility of recognizing Israel, calling it an “illegal state” during a meeting with Palestinian envoy Dr. Zuhair Muhammad Hamdallah Zaid, as he reaffirmed his country’s longstanding position on the issue. The comments come amid a debate on social media over whether Pakistan might […]

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27 h. ago Russia calls Pakistan a ‘natural ally’, reaffirms deepening ties

MOSCOW – July 10, 2025: Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has called Pakistan and Russia “natural allies” and confirmed that President Vladimir Putin sees Pakistan as a key partner in energy and economic growth. He made these remarks during a meeting with Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to Pakistan’s Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, […]

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3 d. ago Afghan nationals should return home, says defence Minister Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday called for the repatriation of Afghan citizens residing in Pakistan, stating that it is time for them to return to their homeland. He emphasized that Afghanistan is now a peaceful country and there is no longer a justification for large numbers of Afghans to remain in […]

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5 d. ago Karbala inspires truth and unity, says CM Gandapur in ashura message

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called the tragedy of Karbala a timeless symbol of patience, sacrifice, and resistance against injustice, urging unity in today’s divided world. In his message on the occasion of Ashura, Gandapur stated that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) stood firm against tyranny and falsehood, setting an unparalleled example […]

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5 d. ago President, PM urge nation to embrace Imam Hussain’s (RA) teachings on Ashura

On the solemn occasion of Ashura, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the nation to follow the path of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). They said his life and sacrifice offer timeless lessons of truth, courage, and patience. The leaders emphasized that the events of Karbala serve as a beacon of […]

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5 d. ago China, France should act as forces for stability, openness, inclusiveness, unity: Chinese FM

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on China and France to act as forces for stability, openness, inclusiveness and unity. Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a joint press conference with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot. Wang said […]

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6 d. ago Punjab unveils Rs3,000 monthly ration card scheme to support 1.2 million families

The Punjab government has launched a landmark ration card subsidy programme to assist 1.2 million low-income families across the province. Under this scheme, each registered household will receive a monthly ration subsidy of Rs3,000 to meet their basic food needs. Punjab Labour Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar called it the biggest welfare initiative in the […]

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6 d. ago Bilawal says ‘Islamabad may opt’ for extraditing ‘individuals of concern’ if India cooperates

PPP chairman expresses concern about India’s vow to pursue terrorists, calling it a ‘new abnormal’ ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said Pakistan had no objection to extraditing “individuals of concern” to India as a confidence-building measure (CBM), as long as New Delhi showed willingness to cooperate in the […]

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6 d. ago Syria willing to work with US to restore 1974 truce deal with Israel

Syria has expressed readiness to cooperate with the United States to reinstate the 1974 disengagement agreement with Israel, according to a statement issued after a call between Syrian Foreign Minister Asad Al-Shibani and his American counterpart Marco Rubio. The development comes as Washington intensifies efforts to mediate peace between Syria and Israel. Last week, US […]

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7 d. ago PM Shehbaz slams Israeli strikes on Iran, stands firm with oppressed nations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned what he called “unjustified, illegal, and unnecessary Israeli aggression” against neighboring country Iran, during his address at the 17th Heads of State Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) held in Baku. He expressed deep sorrow over the civilian casualties caused by the Israeli strikes and extended condolences […]

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9 d. ago India cannot unilaterally suspend or leave Indus Waters Treaty: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that India cannot unilaterally suspend or withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty. He spoke during his visit to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Islamabad. The Prime Minister criticized India for trying to politicize water resources, calling it a serious violation of international law. He warned that […]

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1 week ago G7 pushes for renewed talks on Iran nuclear deal amid ceasefire

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have called for the immediate resumption of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, following a recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In a joint statement released on Monday, they emphasized the need for a comprehensive, verifiable, and long-lasting agreement. Since April, the United States and Iran have […]

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1 week ago KP CM holds emergency PTI meeting to address blow from reserved seats verdict

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called for a parliamentary meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday, to discuss the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling on reserved seats. The meeting, set to take place at the Chief Minister’s House, will be attended by PTI members, who have been directed to […]

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2 w. ago Iran rejects new US nuclear talks, downplays impact of strikes

TEHRAN – Iran denied on Thursday any plans to resume nuclear talks with the United States following a 12-day war with Israel. Iranian officials also dismissed claims about severe damage caused by recent US strikes on their nuclear sites. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called speculation about new negotiations “unfounded” and said Tehran has no […]

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2 w. ago India urges permanent solution to border dispute with China at SCO meet

NEW DELHI – Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for a “permanent solution” to the long-standing border dispute with China during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ summit held in Qingdao on Thursday. Singh emphasized the need […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz, US secretary of state discuss ceasefires and bilateral ties in cordial phone call

ISLAMABAD, June 26, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday evening, during which both leaders discussed regional peace efforts and the future of Pakistan–U.S. relations. The Prime Minister commended U.S. President Donald Trump’s decisive leadership in securing the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz announces tax relief on farm machinery to boost agriculture reform

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a phased reduction in taxes on agricultural machinery to promote modern farming and increase productivity in Pakistan’s vital farm sector. This move aims to support farmers and drive economic growth. During a high-level agriculture meeting on Wednesday, the prime minister called the sector the “backbone of the national economy.” […]

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2 w. ago Shahid Khaqan criticizes Pakistan’s tax system and budget as unfair and ineffective

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former Prime Minister and leader of Awam Pakistan Party, strongly criticized Pakistan’s tax system. He said the system is not based on justice, and the recent budget proves it cannot work. Speaking alongside former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, Abbasi called the budget outdated and unchanged from the past 30 years. He said […]

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2 w. ago Iran will honor ceasefire if Israel does, says President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that Iran is willing to honor the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the ongoing conflict—but only if Israel also fully abides by its terms. According to French news agency AFP, President Pezeshkian made the statement during a phone call with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He emphasized that Iran […]

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2 w. ago OIC urges strict adherence to IWT, expresses concern over regional tensions

ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) called for strict adherence to bilateral agreements between Pakistan and India, including the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), at its 51st session in Istanbul. The meeting, which focused on regional peace and stability, also expressed concern over India’s alleged violations of the IWT, […]

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