20 h. ago PSB issues warning to federations over illegal extended tenures

Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has taken strict notice of officials in several sports federations holding key positions beyond the allowed two terms. The PSB has sent warning letters to nine federations for violating the national sports policy, aiming to improve governance and encourage fresh leadership in sports bodies across the country. The national sports policy […]

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48 h. ago Pakistan urges urgent UN action to end gang violence in Haiti

Pakistan has called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate and strong action to restore peace in Haiti, where gang violence has caused chaos and suffering. Speaking during a Council meeting, Pakistan’s UN envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad warned that Haiti’s streets have become battlegrounds and that time is running out. Ambassador Asim emphasized […]

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2 d. ago Asian markets struggle as Trump tariff deadline and fed uncertainty rattle investors

Asian stock markets dipped on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline and amid growing uncertainty over interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The dollar also stayed weak, hovering near its lowest point since early 2022. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index outside Japan slipped 0.23% in early […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan assumes UN security council presidency, renews call for Kashmir resolution

Pakistan has officially taken over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July, with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calling for urgent attention to the Kashmir dispute. Speaking at a press conference in New York, he emphasized that the decades-old issue continues to fuel tensions between Pakistan and India and […]

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3 d. ago ‘Another Milestone’: Pakistan assumes rotating presidency of UNSC

Pakistan takes on this responsibility with humility, conviction and profound commitment to UN Charter: FM Dar Ambassador Kamran Akhtar also elected as President of 53rd session of UNIDO NEW YORK: Pakistan achieved another milestone on the diplomatic front as Islamabad assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan Shaheens to take part in Top End T20 series in Darwin

LAHORE- Pakistan Shaheens will return to Darwin for the third successive year to take part in the Top End T20

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4 d. ago Pakistan takes over UN security council presidency for july 2025

Pakistan has officially assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July 2025. The Foreign Office described the development as a great responsibility, which Pakistan is undertaking with purpose, humility, and strong commitment to global peace efforts. In its official statement, Pakistan reaffirmed that its leadership at the Council will […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan to assume UNSC’s presidency for July today, vows to uphold international law

Pakistan is set to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July 2025 on Tuesday, with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad pledging to uphold multilateralism and international law while steering the 15-member body’s work. “Pakistan’s Presidency will be transparent, inclusive, and responsive,” the Pakistani envoy told APP correspondent at the […]

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4 d. ago PM for taking immediate practical steps to promote tourism sector

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) to take immediate practical steps to promote tourism in the country. “Public and private sectors should work together to facilitate international tourists travel to Pakistan’s tourist destinations”, the prime minister issued directions while chairing a meeting held here to review promotion […]

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7 d. ago Punjab assembly speaker suspends 26 PTI members, vows to send reference to ECP

LAHORE: The Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Ahmad Khan, has suspended 26 members of the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for 15 sessions. He also announced that a reference against these members will be sent to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) today. According to the Speaker, the action was taken due to chaos created […]

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7 d. ago Government forms committee to appoint leadership for Pakistan digital authority

ISLAMABAD — The federal government has taken a significant step to launch the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) by forming a Search and Selection Committee. This committee will appoint the chairperson and two members who will lead the authority. Chaired by Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima, the committee is tasked with shortlisting qualified candidates […]

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8 d. ago UN rights experts slam India’s forced evictions, demolitions of Muslim properties

GENEVA: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has issued a stark condemnation of India’s ongoing arbitrary demolitions, which disproportionately target minorities, particularly Muslims, and violate their housing rights. The Council has raised concerns over the misuse of national security measures to justify forced evictions. The UNHRC, during its 59th session held in Geneva, emphasized […]

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8 d. ago Govt vows crackdown on sectarian hate speech during Muharram

Islamabad — The federal government of Pakistan has decided to take strict action against individuals spreading sectarian hatred on social media during the holy month of Muharram, aiming to ensure nationwide peace and security. The decision was made during a high-level security meeting in Islamabad chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, which reviewed the security […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan to assume UN security council presidency next month

Pakistan is set to take over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council next month, marking a significant moment for the country on the global diplomatic stage. Ambassador Munir Akram informed UN Secretary-General António Guterres about Pakistan’s agenda and priorities during its upcoming leadership of the Council. During their meeting, Ambassador Akram highlighted key […]

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9 d. ago Iran nuclear issue: Pakistan urges diplomacy, dialogue, verification

Pakistan reaffirmed its support for resolving Iran nuclear issue through peaceful means when the UN Security Council on Tuesday discussed the latest developments related to the implementation of its 2015 resolution endorsing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which limits the Iranian atomic programme. “Diplomatic engagement and the resumption of dialogue are the best […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan urges diplomacy, dialogue resumption to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue

Diplomacy has delivered previously, and with necessary political will, it can certainly deliver again, Amb Asim Iftikhar tells UNSC, referring to JCPOA signed in 2015   NEW YORK: Pakistan reaffirmed its support for resolving Iran nuclear issue through peaceful means when the UN Security Council on Tuesday discussed the latest developments related to the implementation […]

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9 d. ago China blames U.S. for sparking Iran nuclear crisis at UN meeting

China has strongly criticized the United States for triggering the current Iran nuclear crisis, accusing Washington of creating instability and undermining diplomatic efforts. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, China’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Cong, said that the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and forced Iran to scale […]

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9 d. ago Iran’s Parliament Approves Bill to Halt Cooperation with IAEA Amid Tensions

Iran’s parliament on Wednesday passed a bill that would suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a move that escalates tensions in the ongoing conflict with Israel. The bill, which still requires final approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, aims to halt surveillance, inspections, and the filing of reports to the IAEA, […]

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1 week ago At SCO summit, Pakistan reaffirms commitment to regional peace and stability

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s National Security Advisor (NSA) attended the 20th meeting of Security Council Secretaries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states held in Beijing, China. During the summit, the NSA delivered a key speech reiterating Pakistan’s stance on the global and regional situation. He emphasized Pakistan’s ongoing contributions to peace and security in […]

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1 week ago China praises Pakistan’s role in promoting peaceful regional solutions through diplomacy

ISLAMABAD – China has appreciated Pakistan’s active and constructive role in supporting peaceful solutions to regional security challenges, particularly through diplomatic efforts at global forums like the United Nations Security Council. Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong conveyed this praise during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday. Their discussion focused on the regional security […]

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