18 h. ago At UN, Pakistan calls Gaza situation not just catastrophic but ‘collapse of humanity’

Amb Iftikhar calls the UNGA resolution a necessary assertion of international will, saying, ‘Pakistan proud to have supported and co-sponsored this initiative’ NEW YORK: Pakistan voiced “profound anguish, disappointment, and mounting despair” over the worsening plight of the people in the besieged Gaza Strip as the 10th UN General Assembly session on Palestine resumed Tuesday, […]

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28 h. ago Pakistan slams Gaza crisis as ‘collapse of humanity’ at UN session

At the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan strongly condemned the ongoing crisis in Gaza, calling it a “stain on the conscience of humanity.” Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted the shocking death toll of over 55,000 people — including 18,000 children and 28,000 women — and described the destruction of homes, hospitals, and schools […]

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2 d. ago Pakistan denies nuclear assurance claims to Iran, slams foreign propaganda

Credible security sources have denied reports claiming Pakistan gave Iran any nuclear assurance in case of an Israeli attack. These claims were circulated by some foreign media outlets. Officials said no such commitment was made by Pakistan. They called the reports completely false and misleading. Security sources said the claims were part of a propaganda […]

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2 d. ago Ali Zafar slams budget 2025, warns it could paralyze Pakistan’s industry

ISLAMABAD – PTI Senator Ali Zafar has sharply criticized the federal government’s proposed budget, warning that it could seriously damage Pakistan’s already struggling industrial sector. He accused the authorities of burdening the economy with excessive taxes and flawed fiscal policies. Speaking during a Senate session on Monday, Zafar questioned the government’s claim that new taxes […]

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5 d. ago Congress slams Modi’s silence on Trump’s repeated claim of averting India

NEW DELHI: As US President Donald Trump once again claimed credit for “stopping a war between India and Pakistan”, India’s opposition Congress party criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued silence on the matter. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh shared a video clip of Trump’s remarks on X in which the US president again […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan slams India’s ‘right to strike’ threat as reckless, provocative

ISLAMABAD – Foreign Office denounced recent comments by Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who asserted that New Delhi reserves

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1 week ago Israeli strikes kill 36 more in Gaza as violence continues on Eid

The Israeli military continued its attacks on Gaza during the second day of Eidul Adha, killing at least 36 more Palestinians. The strikes occurred despite the sacred holiday, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the besieged region. Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency confirmed that Israeli forces opened fire in various parts of Rafah on Saturday. Six of […]

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1 week ago Eid across borders: charities mobilize to send sacrificial Eid meat to Gaza

Major Pakistani charities intensified efforts to provide sacrificial meat to Palestinians in Gaza, where hunger has reached catastrophic levels due to ongoing Israeli military operations and stringent aid restrictions. According to the World Health Organization, 93 percent of Gaza’s population is currently experiencing crisis-level hunger. The United Nations has warned that most of Gaza’s two […]

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1 week ago UN raises alarm as malnutrition among Gaza children triples amid aid crisis

GENEVA – The United Nations has reported a worrying rise in acute malnutrition among children in Gaza, with rates nearly tripling since the ceasefire earlier this year. The alarming increase reflects the worsening humanitarian crisis caused by limited aid access and ongoing conflict in the region. According to data collected by UN agencies and humanitarian […]

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2 w. ago Fazlur Rehman slams laws threatening Pakistan’s islamic identity

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly criticized recent legislation, claiming it undermines Pakistan’s Islamic values and identity. Speaking at a press conference in Peshawar, he expressed concern over what he described as laws that contradict the Quran and Sunnah. He particularly opposed the proposed ban on marriages for individuals under 18, calling […]

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3 w. ago Israeli strikes kill over 50 in Gaza school shelter and residential attack

GAZA CITY: Over 50 Palestinians have been killed in two Israeli airstrikes that targeted a school sheltering displaced individuals and a residential building in northern Gaza on Monday. The strikes have sparked outrage and deepened the ongoing humanitarian crisis, which has left Gaza’s population facing extreme hardship. In Gaza City, the Israeli air force struck […]

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3 w. ago Malta announces plan to officially recognize Palestine amid Gaza crisis

Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that his country will officially recognize the State of Palestine next month. The decision comes in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which Abela described as a moral issue the world can no longer ignore. Speaking to the media, the Maltese leader said that recognizing Palestine […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan slams India at UN for ‘weaponising water’ amid Indus treaty tensions

UNITED NATIONS – May 25, 2025: Pakistan strongly criticized India at a United Nations forum, accusing it of using water as a weapon by suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Addressing the UN Security Council’s informal Arria Formula meeting, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, warned of the serious consequences […]

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3 w. ago UN aid reaches Gaza for first time in months amid famine risk

GAZA: The famine crisis in Gaza may see slight relief, as the United Nations reported that its humanitarian organizations retrieved “about 90 truckloads of goods” in a nighttime operation in preparation for distribution. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said nearly 20 truckloads, carrying around 500 pallets of nutrition supplies – […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan slams Modi’s war talk, urges India to choose peace over politics

Pakistan has strongly rejected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks made during a speech in Rajasthan. The Foreign Office (FO) called his statements baseless, provocative, and irresponsible. They said the Indian leader was using threats and war-like language for political gain. Such remarks, the FO added, only raise tensions in the already sensitive region […]

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4 w. ago Pakistani siblings plead for action against systematic infanticide in Gaza

LAHORE: The United Nations’ top humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, issued a dire warning, highlighting a rapidly deteriorating crisis in Gaza where up to 14,000 children could die within 48 hours if lifesaving humanitarian aid does not reach them immediately. “This is a litmus test for humanity — a clarion call to the conscience of the […]

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