Police arrest building owner after fatal cylinder blast in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar
KARACHI A cylinder explosion in a building in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar area has killed 16 people and injured 15 others. A case has been registered at the Soldier Bazaar police station, and the building’s plot owner, Mahmood Irshad, has been arrested. Police said the building had three illegally constructed floors on a 40-yard plot. The […]
Rubio appreciates Pakistan’s support, participation in Board of Peace
WASHINGTON:US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said that the United States appreciates Pakistan’s support and participation in the Gaza Board of Peace. According to the spokesperson for the US Department of State, Secretary Rubio met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Washington. During the meeting, Secretary Rubio thanked Pakistan for supporting President Donald […]
No special treatment for government in courts, SC remarks
ISLAMABAD:- The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed a delayed appeal filed by the federal government in a service-related matter, declaring it time-barred and rejecting the plea for condonation of delay. In a strongly worded ruling, Justice Ayesha Malik observed that the government would be treated like any ordinary litigant before the court. She stated […]
Trump revises Pakistan-India war jet losses to 11, hails PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Asim Munir
WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington. Speaking at the opening session held at the United States Institute of Peace, Trump described Munir […]
IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s economic recovery ahead of review talks
WASHINGTON :The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged signs of economic improvement in Pakistan, stating that inflation has remained under control while macroeconomic stability has strengthened under ongoing reform programs. Speaking at a press briefing in Washington, IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack announced that an IMF delegation will visit Pakistan starting February 25 to […]
Malaysia Expresses Interest in Expanding Urban, Tourism and Trade Links with Pakistan at ICCI Forum
Islamabad: Muhamad Zulasri bin Rosdi, First Secretary of the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad, attended the Roundtable Conference of Diplomats and Commercial Counsellors organised by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). The conference aimed to strengthen economic diplomacy and enhance trade and investment cooperation between Pakistan and the international business community. Addressing […]
USEFP Now Accepting Applications for the 2027 Fulbright Student Program
Islamabad, : The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the prestigious 2027 Fulbright Student Program. Funded by the United States government in partnership with the Government of Pakistan, the highly competitive merit-based scholarship supports graduate study at leading U.S. universities, including tuition, living expenses, insurance, […]
Revocation of Article 370 a systematic effort to end Kashmir’s special status: Farooq Kirmani
ISLAMABAD,: Former Additional Secretary of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Khawaja Farooq Kirmani, has said that the revocation of Article 370 was a deliberate and systematic effort by India to dismantle Kashmir’s special constitutional identity and fully integrate the region into its federal structure. In an interview with a private television channel, […]
US has ‘many arguments’ to strike Iran: White House
WASHINGTON : The White House has reported limited progress in recent US-Iran indirect talks but warned Iran “would be very wise to make a deal” with the US President Donald Trump. Speaking with reporters at the White House on Wednesday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “there was a little bit of progress” in talks held […]
Hamas tightens grip in Gaza as Trump pushes peace plan
CAIRO/JERUSALEM :– Hamas is cementing its hold over Gaza by placing loyalists in key government roles, collecting taxes and paying salaries, according to an Israeli military assessment seen by Reuters and sources in the Palestinian enclave. Hamas’ continuing influence over key Gaza power structures has fuelled widespread scepticism about the prospects of US President Donald […]