Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude jolts Islamabad, KP and nearby areas
Earthquake tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing panic among residents. According to the Seismological Center, tremors were reported in Peshawar, Swat, Buner, Chitral, Nowshera and Swabi. In addition, Battagram, Mansehra, Haripur and Abbottabad also experienced shaking as buildings trembled. The Seismological Center stated that the earthquake measured 5.7 […]
Great respect for Pakistan, they have really tried, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday again commended Pakistan’s efforts for peace talks, stating that he has “great respect for Pakistan” and that it has been “terrific”. “Great respect for Pakistan, but I will, because they’ve been terrific. They’ve really tried, and they’ll stay involved,” he said in an interview on Fox News. Trump […]
Modi used Pahalgam incident to crack down on minorities: Ramesh Singh Arora
Punjab Minority Affairs Minister Ramesh Singh Arora has said that Modi used the Pahalgam incident to crack down on minorities and to target their religious places of worship. Addressing a press conference regarding the Pahalgam False Flag and the atrocities on the minority community in India, Ramesh Singh Arora said Pakistan is a peace-loving country, […]
Islamabad reopens to public and goods transport as new business hours enforced
– Public and goods transport has been allowed to enter Islamabad, as the federal capital’s administration eases earlier restrictions and restores movement across the city. According to an official announcement, all bus terminals across the city have been reopened, with the exception of the Faizabad Bus Terminal, which will remain closed until further notice. The […]
President Zardari says Pakistan committed to nuclear safety
President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety and security and said his country supported international efforts that promote responsible conduct, strengthen safeguards and reduce the risk of incidents like Chernobyl disaster. In a message on International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day on Sunday (today), he said, “On this […]
President Zardari departs for China on five-day official visit
President Asif Ali Zardari left for China on five-day visit on Saturday. Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan saw off the President at Lahore Airport. He is undertaking the visit on the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China. The President will travel to Changsha, Hunan Province and Sanya, Hainan Province. He […]
Araghchi scheduled to visit Pakistan again: Iran media
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will head back to Pakistan after visiting Oman, state media reported, having just left Islamabad earlier in the day, AFP reports. The IRNA news agency, citing the foreign ministry, reported that Araghchi “is scheduled to visit Pakistan again after completing his trip to Oman and before travelling to Russia”. Part […]
PM Shehbaz expresses shock over White House shooting incident
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep shock and concern over a reported shooting incident during a dinner event at the White House in Washington, DC. In a statement shared on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said he was deeply saddened by the disturbing incident that took place during the White House […]
JI launches countrywide membership drive
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has launched a countrywide membership drive and pledges to register five million members, said its emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman here on Saturday. The JI chief said people have seen that no government did work for their welfare, adding the party has started membership drive across Pakistan, and five million members will be registered. […]
A very positive op-ed in The National Interest presents Pakistan as a rising diplomatic and security power whose influence is no longer limited to South Asia
A very positive op-ed in The National Interest presents Pakistan as a rising diplomatic and security power whose influence is no longer limited to South Asia. It argues that Pakistan is now asserting itself as a central actor in the wider Middle East, especially through its role in the US-Iran ceasefire and Islamabad talks.▪️ Pakistan […]