US Centcom chief hails Pakistan as key counterterrorism partner
WASHINGTON – US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla has praised Pakistan as a significant partner in the global fight against terrorism.Addressing the US Senate Armed Services Committee, General Kurilla highlighted Pakistan’s proactive and constructive role in counterterrorism efforts, noting that the global community acknowledges Pakistan’s contribution.He emphasized that ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) is currently […]
PSX crosses 125,000 points as federal budget fuels record rally
KARACHI : The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record rally on Thursday as the KSE-100 has breached the 125,000 points milestone for first time as the federal budget 2025-26 has sparked optimism among investors.The benchmark index has gained 996.3 points in early session to hit all-time high of 125,349.06 points, with a positive change […]
PM Shehbaz leaves for UAE on official visit
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday departed for a daylong official visit to the United Arab Emirates, at the invitation of the country’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi accompanied the […]
Intense heatwave to persist across Pakistan on Thursday: Met Office
ISLAMABAD :The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast that the ongoing intense heatwave is likely to continue on Thursday, affecting most parts of the country.According to the PMD, temperatures in northern areas, upper and central Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to remain 5 to 7°C above normal. In southern and central Sindh, […]
Stability Restored, But Will Growth Take Flight?
With the launch of the ambitious Uraan programme, the government has set its sights on a bold export target of $100 billion within five years. The plan is intended to galvanize Pakistan’s economic revival and position it as a competitive player in the global market. However, achieving such a feat demands more than slogans and […]
Pakistan and Turkiye : United Against Terror
Pakistan’s ISI, with Turkey’s MIT, has arrested an ISKP recruiter managing operations in Pakistan, demonstrating a strong commitment to regional security and counter-terrorism. The joint operation between ISI and MIT highlights Pakistan’s commitment to combating transnational terror networks, exemplified by the arrest of a key ISKP figure. This action sends a strong message against using […]
PSX crosses 124,000 milestone in historic first after budget announcement
KARACHI – Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish trend on Wednesday after the government’s commitment to keep its focus on fiscal consolidation has boosted the confidence of investors.During intraday trading, the KSE-100 climbed 1,954 points with a positive change of 1.61 percent to hit another high of 124,040 points.The rally also comes as the […]
Naqvi stresses cooperation among subordinate institutions
ISLAMABAD – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday presided over a meeting during which it was agreed to enhance mutual cooperation among all subordinate institutions.Addressing the meeting, Naqvi emphasised that all institutions should fully benefit from each other’s capabilities in order to ease the lives of the public. He said the timely exchange of […]
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi’s sentence suspension hearing delayed
ISLAMABAD :The Islamabad High Court has postponed the hearing on the sentence suspension petitions of former prime minister Imran Khan and former first lady Bushra Bibi in 190 million pound case.According to reports, the hearing could not take place as Justice Muhammad Asif is currently on leave.The petitions were to be heard by a division […]
Govt fails to achieve targets despite political manoeuvering: PTI
ISLAMABAD – Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Gohar, has stated that despite extensive political wheeling and dealing, the government has failed to achieve any of its objectives.Speaking exclusively to Dunya News, following the announcement of the 2025–26 federal budget, Barrister Gohar criticised the government’s performance, highlighting that Pakistan’s economic growth remains the lowest among developing […]