Pakistan urges urgent steps to ensure safety of UN peacekeepers amid new technological threats
NEW YORK (APP) – As one of the world’s largest contributors to UN peacekeeping, Pakistan has issued a stark warning regarding the evolving dangers facing blue helmets, saying the growing use of unmanned aerial systems and other devices by hostile actors has transformed the threat environment. “Peacekeeping environments are becoming more complex, more fluid and […]
All tribes in Balochistan should support security forces, says Bugti
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has urged all tribes in the province to stand with security forces to help maintain peace and stability. Speaking to media representatives outside the Balochistan Assembly, the chief minister strongly condemned the recent killing of women in the Blida area. He said that such incidents are unacceptable and called […]
IMF wants UAE deposit rollover for at least a year
ISLAMABAD:– The visiting delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistani authorities to ensure that the UAE rolls over its $2 billion deposit with the State Bank (SBP) for at least one year as discussions continue under the ongoing review of the country’s external financing programme. According to well-placed sources, IMF officials asked […]
Security forces eliminate 34 militants in KP, Balochistan operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 34 militants during a series of high-tempo, intelligence-based operations carried out over the past several days as part of an ongoing counterterrorism campaign, said ISPR. The operations were conducted in multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 26 militants were killed in four separate engagements. Security forces […]
Myth: Foreign companies are leaving Pakistan”
Facts: 2022-2025 saw only 19 foreign company closures, while 79 new ones registered. The oft-quoted “125 exits” figure is cumulative since 1977, not recent. Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has rejected reports suggesting a large-scale foreign business exit, clarifying that only 19 foreign companies ceased operations between 2022 and 2025, while 79 new […]
UN chief calls Ukraine war ‘a stain on our collective conscience’
Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the war there remained “as a stain on our collective conscience” and reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire. In remarks for a session of the United Nations Security Council to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Guterres commended the efforts […]
‘Imran Khan Release Force’ to have political implications: Barrister Gohar
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali has urged all parties to come together for improvement in politics, stressing the need to strengthen the defence of the country. The PTI leader said the party has some reservations on the issue of ‘Imran Khan Release Force’ and consultations have been held on it, adding it will have […]
Adiala jail arranges meeting between Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI – The Adiala Jail administration on Tuesday arranged a meeting between Bushra Bibi and her incarcerated spouse Imran Khan. The meeting lasted quite some time. During the meeting, family matters and PTI founder’s eye treatment were discussed. The couple met in the Conference Room of the Adiala jail. Bushra Bibi also met her family […]
Govt modernises identity system with QR-based verification
ISLAMABAD (APP) – In a major step toward a unified and digitally secure identity ecosystem, the Federal government has formally upgraded the National Identity Card (NIC) and Pakistan Origin Card (POC) frameworks under its vision of “One Nation – One Identity.” The amendments—issued through S.R.O. 330(I)/2026 and S.R.O. 331(I)/2026 and published in the Gazette on […]
Doctors’ strike enters fourth day in Kohat after killing of Lady Doctor Mehwish
PESHAWAR :The strike by doctors protesting the murder of Lady Doctor Mehwish in Kohat entered its fourth consecutive day, with healthcare services across multiple districts severely affected. The protest movement has gained momentum, drawing participation from doctors, paramedics, nurses, and medical college students demanding immediate action and enhanced security measures. According to officials, all hospital […]