In a significant move, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified three lawmakers from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party following their recent convictions. The decision has stirred political debates, marking a critical moment in the ongoing scrutiny of political figures in Pakistan. The ECP’s ruling is based on the
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has successfully garnered U.S. recognition for Pakistan’s pivotal role in counterterrorism and regional diplomacy. During high-profile meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Dar emphasized Pakistan’s shift toward economic diplomacy, stating that Islamabad is now pursuing “trade, not aid,” as
Pakistan recently hosted an unprecedented Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in Islamabad, drawing senior military representatives from the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The summit focused on joint strategies for regional security, counterterrorism coordination, and military collaboration in the face of evolving hybrid threats, including cyber intrusions,
Major General Saidzoda Bobojon Abdukodir, Chief of General Staff of Tajikistan’s Armed Forces and First Deputy Minister of Defence, visited Rawalpindi on Friday, 25 July 2025, where he met with Pakistan’s Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza. The meeting emphasized the evolving regional security landscape and
The Central Ruet‑e‑Hilal Committee has declared that the crescent moon for Safar 1447 AH was not sighted across Pakistan on the evening of Friday, 25 July 2025. As a result, Sunday, 27 July 2025 will be observed as the first day of Safar‑ul‑Muzaffar. Chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the committee convened at the Ministry
Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has underscored the Palestinian issue as a defining measure of the United Nations’ credibility. Speaking at a high-level forum in Islamabad and during meetings in New York, Dar emphasized that the UN’s response to Gaza reflects the world body’s commitment to justice
Israeli airstrikes struck multiple key institutions in Damascus early Friday morning, escalating regional tensions as Druze-led anti-government unrest continues in Syria’s south, according to Syrian state media and regional observers. The strikes reportedly targeted military intelligence buildings, security installations, and a research center. The assault marks one of the most
In a groundbreaking move toward smart urban planning, the Punjab government has decided to implement automated rainfall measurement systems across the province for the first time. The shift from outdated manual systems to real-time digital rain gauges aims to significantly improve accuracy, data collection speed, and disaster response. According to
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms, praising the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, energy sector improvements, and structural adjustments, according to a statement from the Fund’s resident representative. The remarks come as Islamabad awaits the release of the final tranche of the $3
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has officially launched a 90-day nationwide protest campaign aimed at challenging the ruling government’s legitimacy and regaining political ground. The movement, labeled as “do-or-die” by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, kicked off over the weekend and is
