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• Warn any unilateral move to be treated as act of war • Zafar says ‘ticking water bomb must be defused before it goes off’ • Caution advised when ministers discuss water issue • Shibli decries ‘tyranny of majority’ in Senate ISLAMABAD: Senators on Friday made it clear that India would not be allowed to suspend or amend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) warning that any unilateral move to this effect would be treated as an act of war. They said the treaty was a settled matter and international law would justify Pakistan’s military response if India blocked the water. Speaking on a motion on the unilateral suspension of IWT by India, PTI parliamentary leader Ali Zafar said the impending water crisis was as serious a threat as terrorism. “This is also a war thrust on us. The ticking water bomb must be defused before it goes off,” he remarked. The PTI lawmaker said international law and UN resolutions have called water a fundamental human right for the lower riparian regions. Noting that India was violating internat...

• Interior secretary says NAP being reinvigorated • FO slams Modi’s allegations • UNSC condemns school bus attack ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities on Friday said they would continue with intelligence-based operations (IBOs) to combat terrorism in Balochistan, instead of launching a large-scale kinetic military campaign at this stage. “The intelligence-based operations would continue,” said Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, director general of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during a joint press briefing with Federal Interior Secretary Khurram Agha near the military headquarters in neighbouring garrison city of Rawalpindi. The joint appearance of military and civilian officials underscored the government’s unified approach to counterterrorism, especially in the wake of escalating regional tensions with India and aggravating security situation in Balochistan. Their remarks come days after a suicide attack in Khuzdar targeted a school bus carrying children of military personnel, in which eight people, includ...

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan Friday said that President of Pakistan has constitutional power to transfer judges from one High Court to another.

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the Jinnah Square Murree Road Underpass project, aiming to ensure hassle-free travel for commuters.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Türkiye on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in offshore and onshore energy exploration and the development of critical minerals.

ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday emphasized that the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) priorities must deliver tangible socio-economic benefits, particularly job creation, poverty reduction, and regional equity, aligned with the PM’s URAAN.

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Islamabad United skipper Shadab Khan has reflected on the side’s performance after they were knocked out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 on Friday. The defending champions crashed out of the tournament after Lahore Qalandars defeated them comprehensively in the Qualifier 2 at the Gaddafi Stadium. The Qalandars bowled out Islamabad United for 107 […]

ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the government of Pakistan have joined hands to establish 26 new vaccination centres across the country, serving over 750,000 people in underserved areas. The centres, funded by GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, will provide access to lifesaving vaccines and essential health care services to populations previously lacking access, said […]

Prime Video has confirmed that The Wheel of Time will not return for a fourth season. The decision follows over a month of internal deliberation after the release of the Season 3 finale on 17 April. Although the fantasy series remained popular among fans and received high critical acclaim, financial concerns ultimately led to its […]

NOTTINGHAM: Zimbabwe opening batter Brian Bennett smashed multiple records with his quick century against England at Trent Bridge on Friday. After England posted 565/6d on the scoreboard in the first innings on the back of tons from Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope, Zimbabwe were in trouble from the start as Ben Curran was […]