Military leadership reiterates unwavering support for Kashmiris’ struggle for freedom
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Commander of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, on behalf of the armed forces of Pakistan, reaffirmed their unwavering support for the resilient people of Indian Illegally […]
22 soldiers martyred, 216 terrorists killed as Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1 in Balochistan concludes: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have successfully concluded Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1 in Balochistan under which a series of coordinated, swift, and intelligence driven operations were conducted against Indian sponsored terrorist elements, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. On 29 January 2026, operations were initiated in Panjgur and the outskirts of Harnai District after credible and verified intelligence […]
Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan appointed as new IGP Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD:The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, a BS-20 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan, as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gilgit-Baltistan. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariat’s Establishment Division, Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan has been transferred from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), where he was serving […]
Sri Lanka’s Independence Day symbolises unity, national dignity: President Zardari
ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari said on Wenesday that Sri Lanka’s Independence Day stands as a symbol of unity, national dignity and resilience. In a message on the occasion of Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day, President Zardari extended warm congratulations to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the government, and the people of Sri […]
Over Rs540 million worth kites, strings sold in Lahore in three days
LAHORE : Kite enthusiasts in Lahore spent over Rs 540 million on kite strings and kites during the past three days, according to the Kite Association. On Tuesday alone, more than 500,000 kites were sold across city markets. The surge in demand is attributed to the upcoming Basant festival, with Lahore residents eagerly purchasing kites […]
NAB directed to approach accountability court to close Chaudhry Sugar Mills reference
LAHORE : The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed NAB (National Accountability Bureau) to file a reference within one month before the relevant accountability court to close Chaudhry Sugar Mills reference against Maryam Nawaz Sharif. A three-member bench issued the order in response to the Maryam’s request for the return of Rs70 million deposited as […]
Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam assassinated
The most prominent son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, has been killed, sources close to the family, his lawyer Khaled al-Zaidi and Libyan media said on Tuesday. The office of Libya’s attorney general on Wednesday said investigators and forensic doctors examined the body of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi on Tuesday and determined […]
Pakistan to join Iran-US talks on de-escalating regional tensions, FO confirms
ISLAMABAD Pakistan will participate in upcoming Iran-US talks in Istanbul, aimed at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington, the Foreign Office confirmed on Tuesday. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will represent at the talks. The discussions, scheduled to reach their main session on Friday, will also include regional powers such as Saudi […]
197 terrorists killed in three days of anti-terror operations, say security sources
ISLAMABAD : Security sources have confirmed that 197 terrorists linked to Fitna al-Hindustan have been killed during anti-terror operations carried out across the country over the past three days. According to the sources, the operations were launched in response to heightened militant activity and involved coordinated actions by multiple security agencies. Several follow-up and sanitisation operations are […]
Pakistan, Kazakhstan sign 37 agreements to strengthen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD : President of Kazakhstan, H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, arrived in Islamabad on a high-level diplomatic visit aimed at enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and regional connectivity between Pakistan and Kazakhstan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed President Tokayev at the Prime Minister’s House, where a guard of honour was presented in his honour. During a joint press […]