Envoy says Marka-e-Haq markedly strengthened Pakistan’s global standing
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s global standing improved after Marka-e-Haq (the battle of truth), he said, asserting that the country emerged as an important force for stability in the region following the victory over India. It refers to the 19-day military conflict with India, spanning from April 22 to May 10, 2025. On May 6-7 last year, India […]
Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable,” raising the likelihood of renewed conflict after weeks of negotiations. Iran had responded to Washington’s latest peace proposal earlier in the day, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or […]
Pakistan defeated India on military, diplomatic, narrative fronts: Tarar
ISLAMABAD : Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said Pakistan defeated India not only on the military front but also on the diplomatic and narrative fronts. In an interview with PTV today (Sunday), he said the Ministry of Information, the ISPR, and the Pakistani media successfully exposed India’s falsehoods and unfounded claims by […]
Ahsan Iqbal attends ‘Jashan-e-Marka-e-Haq’ ceremony in Narowal
According to a press release received here, the event, organized by the district administration, was also attended by Member National Assembly and Federal Parliamentary Secretary Anwar ul Haq Chaudhry and Member Provincial Assembly Rana Manan Khan, who is also serving as Chairman of the Punjab Chief Minister’s Task Force on Prisons. During the ceremony, a […]
President pays tribute to armed forces, says Marka-e-Haq proved Pakistan’s strength
President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday honoured the nation and armed forces on the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, praising the military leadership for delivering what he described as a resolute, calculated and disciplined response to external aggression. In a statement issued by the Presidency’s Media Wing, the president termed the leadership, strategy and “courageous decisions” […]
Pakistan launching first yuan-denominated ‘Panda bond’ to raise $250m next week
Pakistan is expected to access Chinese capital markets for the first time through a yuan-denominated bond next week, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday, as Islamabad seeks to shore up foreign reserves and diversify funding sources. “God willing, next week you will hear good news that for the first time, we will be accessing […]
Pakistan seeks peace but resolute in defending sovereignty: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan remained steadfast in its commitment to peace, yet “equally unwavering” in defending its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national honour against any threat. Taking to his X handle, the premier said: “As the nation commemorates the glorious success of Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, we thank Allah Almighty and […]
Iran’s Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits Tehran response
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threatened to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran’s response to its latest negotiating position. “Any attack on Iranian tankers and commercial vessels will result in a heavy attack on one of the American centres in […]
Any future aggression will have far-reaching consequences, warns CDF Munir on Marka-e-Haq anniversary
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir warned that any future aggression against Pakistan would have “far-reaching and painful consequences” as the country marked one year since Marka-e-Haq. “Pakistan, its people, and armed forces achieved a remarkable success in Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos with divine help, while the […]
Islamabad police issue traffic plan for Marka-e-Haq celebrations
The Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a special traffic management plan ahead of the “Marka-e-Haq” celebrations. According to the plan, traffic diversions will be in effect from 6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight on various major roads across the city. Srinagar Highway will be closed from Koorianwala Chowk to Peshawar Mor, while the Expressway from Faizabad […]