Pakistan

Iran’s foreign minister has held talks with Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, the Saudi foreign ministry said, two weeks after a ceasefire between regional rivals Iran and Israel began. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said his country hoped the truce would contribute to regional stability, and emphasised Riyadh’s position “in supporting dialogue through diplomatic means as a path to resolving disputes,” the ministry said in a post on X early on Wednesday. According to the Saudi ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi “expressed his gratitude” to Riyadh for its condemnation of Israel’s attacks on Iran last month. Israel launched its unprecedented bombing campaign on Iran on June 13, targeting military and nuclear facilities as well as residential areas. The strikes killed more than 1,000 people in Iran, including senior military commanders and nuclear scientists, according to Tehran. Israel, in turn, was hit by waves of drone and missile fire from Iran, which Israeli authorities said left at lea...

ISLAMABAD - The acting chief justices of all four provincial high courts were sworn in as regular chief justices on Tuesday.

In a groundbreaking feat of endurance and courage, Qatari princess and elite mountaineer Sheikha Asma Al Thani has become the first woman from Qatar to summit Pakistan’s formidable Nanga Parbat, also known as the “Killer Mountain.

ISLAMABAD - ASEAN Heads of Missions in Pakistan including Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia called on the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar yesterday ahead of his participation in the 32nd ARF Ministerial Meeting later this week.

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday ruled that the statement of the accused broadcast on the media was not admissible as it was neither given before a magistrate nor did it meet the legal requirements.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI)’s founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday filed applications to Islamabad High Court (IHC) for early hearing of their appeals in 190 million pounds reference.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Tuesday expressed condolences over the martyrdom of 12 Turkish soldiers after they were exposed to methane gas during a search operation in northern Iraq.

Moderate to heavy rainfall hit Islamabad, Lahore, and various parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday night, leading to power outages and water accumulation in low-lying areas.

The United States has rejected India’s claim that Washington had no role in brokering the recent ceasefire between Pakistan and India, calling it "false and misleading.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) late on Tuesday night denied widespread media reports that claimed it had begun granting lifetime Golden Visas to select nationalities under a “new nomination-based” scheme, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). The Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa that enables foreign talent to live, work, or study in the UAE while enjoying a range of exclusive benefits. According to the UAE government’s official portal, eligible categories include investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers, and frontline heroes. This week, several Indian media outlets, including The Press Trust of India and The Hindu, reported that the UAE government had initiated a “new nomination-based visa policy”, allowing Indians to “enjoy the UAE’s Golden Visa for life by paying a fee of AED100,000”. Meanwhile, Times of India reported that the newly launched scheme was in its pilot phase and was currently available to applicants from both India and Bang...

The 58th death anniversary of Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, a key figure in Pakistan’s independence movement and the beloved sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is being observed today with reverence and national pride.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari on Tuesday strongly refuted speculation surrounding the possible removal of President Asif Ali Zardari, calling the rumours baseless and politically motivated.

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Duties on sugar import waived

Chinese defence delegation visits Air HQ; Multi-domain Ops termed model for warfare; J-10C, PL-15 effectiveness

149 held in Faisalabad Ponzi raid

Annuls two notifications of last year; stops oath-taking of incoming lawmakers in K-P

Warrants issued over persecution of women

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ISLAMABAD: With only one day remains for prospective pilgrims to register for Hajj 2026, as Wednesday, July 9, is the last opportunity to secure a spot, according to a statement from the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The ministry has outlined that registrations can be completed through 15 designated banks, with online registration also available from […]