Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - Iran has offered to mediate between Pakistan and India to de-escalate tensions over Pahalgam attack.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday criticised India’s pattern of blaming Pakistan without evidence following any unfortunate incident in Kashmir.

ISLAMABAD - Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday that there were good opportunities related to crypto currency in Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) leader Senator Irfan Siddiqui has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pursuing Israeli-style policies in Kashmir and trying to turn the occupied region into another Gaza.

ISLAMABAD - Federal Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Ahsan Iqbal has stated that despite being seven times larger in size, possessing an expansive landmass, and having centuries of statehood experience, India continues to suffer from an insecurity syndrome — in sharp contrast to Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD - Ambassador Jiang Zaidong of China Saturday called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and agreed to maintain close communication and coordination.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says an effective strategy has been adopted on the foreign front following the Pahalgam incident. Addressing a ceremony organized by the Old Ravian Association in Lahore, he said Pakistan has given a befitting response to India's actions. Deputy Prime Minister said India's announcement of terminating Indus Waters Treaty is an irresponsible act. Ishaq Dar said that no one can unilaterally suspend or amend the treaty without mutual agreement.  Dar has not unveiled a comprehensive water strategy post-Pahalgam, his previous initiatives indicate a focus on enhancing water resource management. He has overseen the solarization of agricultural tube wells in Balochistan, aiming to reduce energy costs and promote sustainable water usage. Dar has assured the security and timely completion of the Jagran 2 Hydropower Project in Azad Kashmir, highlighting the government's commitment to bolstering water infrastructure. ​ In the wake of heightened tensions, Pakistan's leadership, under Dar's g...

RAWALPINDI - Executive Director (ED) Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Major General Ularbek Sharsheyev called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) here Saturday at Joint Staff Headquarters.

RAWALPINDI - The Security Forces killed 15 Khwarij terrorists in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while two soldiers embraced martyrdom during the intense fire exchange.

LAHORE - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday said the nation is fully alert, and any aggression by India will be met with a strong and decisive response.

VEHARI - Deputy Commissioner Vehari, Imrana Tauqeer, has directed a continuous and strict crackdown against overloaded vehicles to protect highways from damage.

VEHARI - On the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Christmas grant cheques were distributed among deserving members of the Christian community in Vehari.

VEHARI - District Police Officer (DPO) Vehari, Muhammad Afzal, paid a visit to the Patrolling Police Post at Mana Mor and conducted a detailed inspection.

Two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom while at least 15 terrorists were killed by security forces during three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces in the Karak district on the reported presence of terrorists. "During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, and resultantly eight khwarij were sent to hell," it added. In another operation conducted in the North Waziristan district, four terrorists were killed by the security forces. However, during the intense fire exchange, two soldiers — Lance Naik Usman Mohmand and Sepoy Imran Khan — having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom. In another encounter that took place in the general area of Gomal Zam, South Waziristan District, security forces successfully neutralised three terrorists. "Weapons and ammunition were also recov...

As tensions grow between New Delhi and Islamabad following Pahalgam attack, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday warned that if any attempt was made to suppress Pakistan’s rights, every citizen of the country would fight till the last breath to defend its sovereignty and independence. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Naqvi rejected allegations linking Pakistan to the recent Pahalgam attack, reiterating that Pakistan is a peaceful nation and demands an impartial and transparent investigation into the incident. "Pakistan is ready to fully cooperate with any neutral party conducting a probe, as we seek to expose the real perpetrators behind the attack," he added. The warning follows the deadly gun attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), where 26 tourists were shot dead at a scenic location in the Pahalgam area. The victims included one Nepali national. Following the attack, India took unilateral and frivolous measures against Pakistan, suspending a water-sharing treaty, annou...

In a major move to boost public safety, the Punjab Home Department has decided to fit habitual offenders and individuals listed under the Fourth Schedule with electronic tracking bands.

A countrywide shutdown strike, called by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) to show solidarity with Palestinians, has led to the closure of major commercial centers across various cities in Pakistan.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday accused India’s intelligence agency, RAW, and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) of being behind several terrorist incidents, including the recent bloodshed in Pahalgam.

In a major development, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Gujranwala has sentenced Naveed, the prime accused in the attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s rally, to life imprisonment.

Executive Director Regional Anti Terrorist Structure of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Major General Ularbek Sharsheyev called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. During meeting, both sides discussed evolving security dynamics in the region and collaborative measures to enhance counter terrorism cooperation. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza acknowledged the efforts of SCO (RATS) for promoting regional cooperation to fight the menace of terrorism and reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment in ensuring sustainable peace at regional and global level. The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism.