Pakistan reaffirms support for Kashmiris on Youm-e-Istehsal
Islamabad :Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership strongly condemned India’s illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, as the nation observed Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir today. They reaffirmed their unwavering solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).Today marks six years since India’s illegal annexation of occupied Kashmir by revoking Article 370 of […]
Pakistan Joins Ethiopia in Historic 700 Million Plant in One Day Initiative
Islamabad :In a remarkable show of international cooperation, Pakistan has joined Ethiopia in planting 700 million seedlings in one day under the “Renewal Through Planting” campaign which has been launched this year under the Green Legacy Initiative of Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed.A joint plantation drive and media briefing to this end were held […]
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, held a meeting with prominent businessmen from Islamabad
Islamabad:The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, held a meeting with prominent businessmen from Islamabad, representing diverse sectors including construction, real estate, information technology, tourism, education, printing, security services, and light industry. The visiting delegation was led by Mr. Rashid Humayun, Chairman of the Center for International Business & Expo Organization (CIBEO).During […]
Chief Justice of Pakistan invites Opposition leader to meet in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD:Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Wednesday contacted Opposition leader in National Assembly, Omar Ayub, following a letter Ayub had sent addressing key national concerns.According to sources, the Chief Justice invited Ayub to meet him in Islamabad this Friday. However, he declined the invitation, citing fears of arrest upon arrival.In his response, Ayub reportedly […]
Japan sees new record high temperature of 41.2C
TOKYO : Japan sweltered in a new record temperature of 41.2C on Wednesday, with the mercury also hitting 40C in the ancient capital of Kyoto for the first time since observations began.Temperatures the world over have soared in recent years as climate change creates ever more erratic weather patterns, and Japan is no exception.Wednesday’s new […]
Senate by-election in KP: PTI issues ticket to Mashal Yousafzai
PESHAWAR : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has issued ticket to Mashal Yousafzai for the Senate by-election on a reserved seat for women in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dunya News reported on Tuesday.The seat fell vacant after the resignation of Sania Nishtar. The election is scheduled to be held on July 31.The ticket was issued on the instructions of […]
PM Shehbaz summons federal cabinet meeting
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has summoned the federal cabinet meeting to be held today (Wednesday) in Islamabad. The prime minister will preside over the meeting which will be held at the Prime Minister’s Office at 3:00pm.According to sources, the meeting will review the country’s economic and political situation, and a report on the […]
World Day against Human Trafficking being marked today
LAHORE: The World Day against Human Trafficking is being observed today (Wednesday) across the globe, including in Pakistan, to raise awareness about the fight against human trafficking, bring perpetrators to justice, and protect millions who fall victim to this crime due to deception, coercion, or desperation.The day holds particular significance for Pakistan, where illegal migration […]
Pakistan calls for renewed international action on Kashmir dispute
NEW YORK : Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, underscored Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to UN peacekeeping and called for renewed international action on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.He was addressing the UN Security Council briefing today on “Adapting Peace Operations for the Pursuit of Political Solutions – Priorities and Challenges.”Ambassador […]
Petrol prices likely to drop by Rs9 in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD : Petrol prices are likely to see a whooping decrease in upcoming fortnightly review for August 2025.The news prices will come into effect from August 1 till 15.The anticipated cut in petroleum prices is also being attributed to strengthening rupee against the US dollar.Sources said the petrol price is likely to drop to Rs263.08 […]