5 h. ago SCO FM’s Council makes sound preparations for Tianjin Summit: Wang Yi

TIANJIN: On July 15, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chaired the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States in Tianjin. When meeting the press with SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev after the meeting, Wang Yi […]

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11 h. ago NDMA predicts heavy rains, flash flood risk in next 24 hours

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert, warning of intense rainfall across multiple regions in the next 24 to 48 hours. The authority has urged citizens—especially those in low-lying and flood-prone areas—to remain prepared and cooperate with emergency teams if evacuation becomes necessary. According to the NDMA spokesperson, Rawalpindi and Islamabad […]

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12 h. ago PM directs for preparing plan to provide easy loans to farmers

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the relevant authorities to present a policy framework for the provision of easy loans to the farmers for medium and small scale agriculture activities. Priority should be given to providing modern agricultural facilities to farmers owning less than 12 acres of land, the prime […]

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13 h. ago UNICEF reports over 17,000 children killed, 33,000 injured in Gaza war

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell revealed that more than 17,000 children have been killed and 33,000 injured in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Speaking to the UN Security Council, she said an average of 28 children die daily, equivalent to a whole classroom lost each day for nearly two years. Russell highlighted the severe hardships faced […]

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13 h. ago Trump plans september visit to Pakistan, media sources confirm

      Former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Pakistan in September, according to reports aired by two major local television news channels. The sources, familiar with the matter, said preparations are already underway for his high-profile visit. Though no official confirmation has come from Islamabad or Washington yet, the reports have […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan cricket team arrives in Bangladesh for upcoming T20I series

The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Bangladesh for their upcoming three-match T20I series, with the second group of players and support staff landing on Wednesday. This marks the final step in the team’s preparations ahead of the series, which is set to begin on July 20, 2025. The second batch, consisting of eight players […]

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17 h. ago Wang Yi: Meeting of the SCO Foreign Ministers Council makes sound preparations for Tianjin summit

On July 15, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chaired

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17 h. ago Sindh CM okays Rs100m for hosting Asia Cup Wheelchair Cricket Tournament

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced a Rs. 100 million grant for the Asia Cup Wheelchair Cricket Tournament, an annual grant of Rs. 15 million for the Pakistan Wheelchair Cricket Council (PWCC), and a dedicated customised coaster (minibus) for the national wheelchair cricket team. He announced this while meeting with the two-time […]

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30 h. ago Communities need to ‘learn to live with floods’, says IRSA member

KARACHI: Engineer Ehsan Leghari, Sindh’s representative at the Indus River System Authority (IRSA), emphasized the need for communities to “learn to live with floods” during a seminar focused on the impact of environmental changes and disaster preparedness. He acknowledged that while natural disasters like floods are inevitable due to environmental factors, the lack of effective […]

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30 h. ago King Charles III Takes Steps Toward Family Reconciliation with Prince Harry Despite Health Challenges

King Charles III and Buckingham Palace are preparing for challenging times as the monarch’s deteriorating health has made him reconsider his relationships within the royal family. At 76 years old and battling cancer, Charles has increasingly recognized the importance of healing old wounds, particularly those with his son, Prince Harry. Since becoming king, Charles has […]

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31 h. ago Dar, Wang Yi reaffirm mutual support in security, agriculture on SCO sidelines

TIANJIN: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday, where they reaffirmed mutual support in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, industry, and security. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin. Dar was in China […]

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37 h. ago Pakistan committed to ceasefire, warns India against use of force

Dar says all disputes must be resolved via dialogue; SCO should remain a platform for regional stability   Pakistan has

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40 h. ago Dar, Wang Yi vow to enhance strategic cooperation for regional prosperity

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met on Wednesday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

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44 h. ago Normalisation of arbitrary force unacceptable, Pakistan tells SCO

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful coexistence with its neighbours. However, he warned that Pakistan could not accept the “normalisation of arbitrary force”. Dar was addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin on Tuesday, where he reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding policy of pursuing […]

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44 h. ago Indonesia expresses desire to boost defence ties with Pakistan

Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Indonesian Defense Minister, Lieutenant General (Retd) Syafrie Samsudin on Tuesday at the Prime Minister Office. While recalling his cordial meeting with the Indonesian President Prabowo Subiantuo at the sidelines of G-8 summit at Cairo, Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for him. The meeting underscored the deep-rooted historical, […]

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51 h. ago India’s Double Game on Terrorism: From SCO Lectures to State

At the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made pointed remarks, emphasizing

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55 h. ago King Charles Confirms Major News Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

The United Kingdom is still undergoing a significant period of transition, with King Charles III continuing to establish his role after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch, who has already gained international prominence, is preparing for a diplomatic visit that is generating considerable attention. In a move that signals the strengthening […]

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55 h. ago Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar condemns attacks on Iran at SCO meet

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar condemned recent attacks on Iran by the US and Israel during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting. He called these strikes illegal and unacceptable. Dar said such attacks threaten the peace and security of member countries. He stressed that all conflicts should be solved through talks, not violence. His statement […]

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57 h. ago SCO FM’s Council all set to make political preparation for Tianjin summit

BEIJING: The meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organziation (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Council is all set to make political preparation for the Tianjin summit set to be held later this year. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a press briefing here on Tuesday that as the rotating president of the SCO for 2024-2025, China will […]

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60 h. ago Swat tragedy report submitted, reveals major gaps in safety measures

A 384-page inquiry report on the recent Swat River tragedy was submitted to the Peshawar High Court during a hearing on Tuesday. The report highlights significant gaps in river safety planning and flood preparedness by government departments. It also includes details of the response efforts following the incident that claimed multiple lives. According to the […]

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