17 h. ago Trump rubs more salt into India’s wounds, says five jets shot down

US President Donald Trump has rubbed more salt into India’s wounds saying up to five fighter jets were shot down during recent Pakistan-India hostilities that began after Pahalgam attack in Occupied Kashmir in April, with the situation calming after a ceasefire was announced in May. President Trump, yet again, took the credit for “stopping a […]

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43 h. ago Pakistan rejects US linking of banned group to Pahalgam attack

FO spokesperson rejects reported linkage between TRF and LeT, stating the group had been comprehensively dismantled Criticizes India for what it called the misuse of terrorism-related designations for political purposes Reiterates Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and pursues a policy of zero tolerance Urges Int’l community to adopt indiscriminate policy towards […]

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55 h. ago US declares group behind Pahalgam attack a global terror threat

The United States has officially designated the group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This move aligns with India’s earlier claims that the group has links with the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. According to Dawn News, India had blamed Pakistan […]

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4 d. ago UK removes ban on Pakistani airlines, boosting air travel links

The United Kingdom has officially lifted its long-standing ban on Pakistani airlines, marking a significant improvement in UK-Pakistan relations. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott confirmed the removal, calling it a major milestone for both countries. This move allows Pakistani airlines to apply for permission to operate flights to the UK once again. The decision followed […]

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4 d. ago Indian opposition demands IoK governor step down after admitting ‘security failure’ in Pahalgam attack

NEW DELHI: India’s opposition parties have called for the governor of occupied Kashmir to resign with an apology to the people of the territory after he admitted to a “security failure” in the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. On April 22, 26 tourists were killed at a hill station in India-occupied Kashmir’s (IoK) Pahalgam. India has […]

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5 d. ago After admitting ‘security failure’, calls grow for IoK governor’s resignation

India’s opposition parties have intensified calls for the resignation of Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, following his admission of a “security failure” in the deadly Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives in April. On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in the hill station of Pahalgam in Indian-occupied Kashmir (IoK) killed 26 tourists. […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan rejects US pressure on recognizing Israel, says ambassador

DALLAS – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has categorically stated that there is no pressure from the US for Pakistan to recognize Israel. Speaking at an event in Dallas, Texas, the ambassador emphasized that Pakistan’s stance on Israel remains unwavering and is deeply rooted in the vision of the country’s founder, […]

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8 d. ago ATC denies bail to Qureshi, Cheema, and Rasheed in May 9 vandalism case

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has rejected the bail applications of senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed in connection with the May 9 arson and vandalism case outside a local bakery. ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul announced the decision after hearing arguments from both […]

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9 d. ago Its High Court’s authority to stay trial of cases, SC rejects Fawad Ch

CJP-led bench advises former federal minister to approach LHC with plea to club his May 9 cases ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the request of former minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to stay his trials in the May 9 cases, ruling that “such an authority lies with the high court.” A bench […]

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1 week ago “Pakistan fights terror, it doesn’t fuel it,” says Bilawal Bhutto

In a bold statement to Indian media, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari rejected allegations that Pakistan supports terrorist groups, declaring that “Pakistan is a victim of terrorism, not its facilitator.” He stressed that the Pakistani state does not permit terrorism within or outside its borders, and highlighted the country’s long-standing sacrifices in the fight against […]

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1 week ago US State dept rejects India’s denial of American role in ceasefire with Pakistan

WASHINGTON – The US State Department on Wednesday dismissed as “false and misleading” India’s claim that the United States had

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1 week ago Army chief rejects Indian claims of Chinese help in May conflict

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Monday dismissed Indian claims of Pakistan receiving external support in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos during the recent tensions with India, terming them “irresponsible and factually incorrect”. The military confrontation between India and Pakistan came as the former blamed Islamabad for the April 22 Pahalgam attack […]

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1 week ago India isolated at BRICS: No mention of Pakistan in terror condemnation

India encountered a diplomatic setback during the recent BRICS summit in Brazil, where the group’s official declaration condemned the deadly Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir — but did not mention Pakistan as the perpetrator, despite India’s strong push. According to diplomatic sources, India lobbied to include Pakistan’s name in the condemnation, attributing the incident to […]

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2 w. ago Khawaja Asif dismisses Indian allegations, says Pakistan won without Chinese or Turkish help

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif strongly rejected Indian claims that China and Turkiye helped Pakistan during the recent border conflict. He called the allegations a desperate excuse by India to cover its military and diplomatic defeat. Asif made it clear that Pakistan acted alone in the battlefield, relying entirely on its own military strength and strategy. […]

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2 w. ago JCP refuses to make proceedings public despite repeated appeals

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, has once again rejected a proposal to make its proceedings public. Despite repeated calls for transparency, the commission voted down the idea during its recent sessions, citing existing rules and legal limitations. According to a detailed report, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah had […]

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2 w. ago Amarnath Yatra begins in occupied Kashmir amid tight security and lingering tensions

Thousands of Hindu pilgrims began the annual Amarnath Yatra in Indian-occupied Kashmir on Thursday, starting from Pahalgam, the same town where a deadly April attack triggered armed conflict between India and Pakistan. Despite fears, devotees say they feel safe due to the presence of heavy security forces. Last year, over 500,000 people took part in […]

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2 w. ago Quad ministers condemn Pahalgam attack without naming Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The Quad grouping of the United States, India, Japan and Australia called on Tuesday for the perpetrators of a militant attack that killed 26 in India-occupied Kashmir to be brought to justice without delay. The April 22 attack in held Kashmir’s Pahalgam sparked heavy fighting between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan in the latest escalation of a decades-old rivalry as […]

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2 w. ago PBA Strongly Refutes Misleading Claims on Remittance Subsidies

  Karachi, June 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) strongly rejects misleading assertions in recent press coverage suggesting that government subsidies to banks under remittance incentive schemes serve no economic purpose. Such narratives dangerously undermine public confidence at a time when Pakistan’s financial stability depends on robust formal remittance flows. When the Pakistan […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan welcomes hague court verdict rejecting India’s Indus treaty suspension

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s decision rejecting India’s claim to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court ruled that India has no legal right to halt the treaty, reinforcing Pakistan’s long-standing stance on the issue. The court’s ruling, issued from The Hague, emphasized that the treaty remains valid […]

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3 w. ago PTI calls SC verdict ‘murder of justice, assault on constitution, democracy’

Controversial 26th Amendment erodes rule of law, judicial autonomy: Sh Waqas Vows Imran Khan remains only hope to pull country out of myriad problems ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rejected the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench’s “what it described” highly controversial verdict in the reserved seats review case, calling it a “flagrant breach of the party’s constitutional […]

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