1 hour ago US calls Pakistan’s Nobel nomination for Trump ‘win’ for Americans

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday called Pakistan’s nomination of US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize a “win” for the American people. Islamabad said last month it would recommend Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, an accolade that he has repeatedly said he craves, for his work in helping to […]

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2 h. ago Pakistan warns UN of Afghanistan becoming breeding ground for terror

Pakistan on Monday called on the international community to “speak with one voice” in order to hold the Taliban to their commitments, including not to allow the use of Afghan soil against any country and to ensure the shared goal of a stable and prosperous Afghanistan free from terrorism. “We continue to see attempts by […]

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11 h. 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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58 h. ago Furniture council calls for urgent digital shift to boost economy

Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) CEO Mian Kashif Ashfaq has called on the government to prioritise digital transformation to create a transparent, accountable, and efficient economic system. While chairing a PFC Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Ashfaq emphasised that adopting modern digital tools improves transparency in financial activities, reduces corruption, and simplifies business operations across […]

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59 h. ago Naumaan Ijaz slams rising electricity prices, urges end to ‘200 unit mafia’

  As power tariffs continue to rise in Pakistan, actor Naumaan Ijaz voiced strong disapproval over increasing electricity bills, calling for relief for ordinary citizens already burdened by inflation. Amid widespread complaints, Naumaan took to social media to express his frustration over the recent tariff changes announced by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). […]

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63 h. 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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4 d. ago Justice Mansoor urges release of judicial commission meeting minutes

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s senior puisne judge, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, has called on the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) to make public the minutes of all its meetings held under the tenure of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. In a letter dated June 25 addressed to the JCP secretary, Justice Shah expressed concern over the […]

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5 d. 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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6 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal warns: Pakistan’s population headed for 386 million by 2050

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting on population management, calling it a national emergency. He warned that Pakistan’s 2.55% population growth rate could push the population beyond 386 million by 2050. The Minister stressed that family size affects every aspect of life—health, education, and jobs—and urged national coordination to […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan calls on India to respect Indus waters treaty after global court ruling

Pakistan has urged India to immediately resume its commitments under the Indus Waters Treaty following a key ruling by the Court of Arbitration that backed Pakistan’s stance. The court clearly stated that India cannot legally suspend the treaty on its own. On Monday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office welcomed the court’s Supplemental Award, which affirmed that the […]

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6 d. ago Bilawal calls on world to support Pakistan in fight against terrorism

Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the global community to stand with Pakistan in its ongoing battle against terrorism. Speaking at an international conference on Pakistan’s role in the global war on terror, he highlighted the country’s heavy sacrifices and steadfast resolve. Bilawal described terrorism as a global challenge that Pakistan has […]

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6 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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8 d. ago PTI urges govt to engage in meaningful dialogue beyond statements

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Shibli Faraz on Monday called on the PML-N-led coalition government to move past mere statements and engage in serious dialogue to ease the growing political tensions in the country. His remarks were a direct response to the government’s recent offer of dialogue with the opposition, made by Prime Minister Shehbaz […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan urges India to restore IWT after Hague court’s verdict

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has called on India to immediately resume the full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague issued a supplemental award, rejecting India’s suspension of the treaty and confirming the court’s authority to proceed with arbitration. The decision came as a response to […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan urges global action against Israel, reaffirms stance on Kashmir and regional peace

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged the international community to take immediate action against Israel’s deadly campaign in Gaza. He condemned what he called Israel’s genocidal actions against Palestinians and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for a two-state solution to ensure lasting peace in the Middle East. Speaking at the […]

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9 d. ago Iran’s military chief thanks Pakistan for support during Israel conflict

ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Chief of Staff, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, called Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday to express gratitude for Pakistan’s steadfast support during the recent 12-day war with Israel. According to Iranian Press TV, General Mousavi praised Pakistan’s “courageous stance” in condemning Israeli attacks and standing by Iran throughout […]

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago PM Shehbaz backs solar growth, unveils app to empower electricity consumers

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured that the government will not hinder Pakistan’s ongoing solarisation boom, calling it the most affordable source of electricity in the world. Speaking at the launch of the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” mobile app, the prime minister highlighted that Pakistan is among the few countries where solar […]

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1 week ago PTI questions verdict on reserved seats sans deciding fate 26th constitutional amend

Barrister Gohar says spirit of injustice will continue to haunt as the ‘shadow of Qazi Faez Isa still looms large’ Shibli Faraz laments constitution has effectively been reshaped, saying PTI MPs joining other parties akin to commit political suicide Shauzab calls SC’s verdict darkest in Pakistan’s history ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has described the Supreme […]

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1 week ago PTI questions verdict on reserved seats sans deciding fate of 26th constitutional amend

Barrister Gohar says spirit of injustice will continue to haunt as the ‘shadow of Qazi Faez Isa still looms large’ Shibli Faraz laments constitution has effectively been reshaped, saying PTI MPs joining other parties akin to commit political suicide Shauzab calls SC’s verdict darkest in Pakistan’s history ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has described the Supreme […]

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