In a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, Pakistan’s Finance Minister has left for the United States to conclude crucial trade discussions. These high-level negotiations between Pakistan and the US are set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of economic relations between the two nations. The ongoing
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has publicly apologised to Pakistani boxer Shahzaib Rindh for the delay in processing his monetary reward following his remarkable international achievements. The apology came during a press briefing where the minister acknowledged the unjustified bureaucratic lag, assuring that Rindh will receive his pending financial compensation
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
Ambassador Waheed Ahmad (Retired) has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to persuade India to engage in structured talks aimed at resolving longstanding disputes. Highlighting the urgency, Ahmad urged India to come forward for dialogue, underscoring the shared goal of lifting millions across South Asia out of poverty. According to him, only
An Anti‑Terrorism Court (ATC) in Sargodha on Tuesday handed down 10‑year prison sentences to Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, along with federal Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) lawmakers Ahmed Chattha and Bilal Ejaz, as well as 29 other PTI workers. The convictions relate to the violent nationwide protests that
Security forces in Balochistan have successfully eliminated eight suspected terrorists during coordinated, intelligence‑led clearance operations across multiple districts. The operations were triggered after militants attempted to launch ambushes on security convoys and disrupt the region’s fragile stability. The crackdown involved joint efforts of the Pakistan Army, paramilitary units, and local
Three killed, dozens stranded as flash floods hit GB’s Babusar Road after cloudburst A sudden cloudburst triggered powerful flash floods and landslides along Babusar Road in Gilgit‑Baltistan on July 21, leading to the tragic deaths of three individuals and leaving dozens of tourists and locals stranded. Rescue teams, working alongside
In a heartbreaking incident that has sparked widespread outrage, a young boy enrolled at a local madrassa (Islamic seminary) in Swat was allegedly beaten to death by his teachers, according to initial police reports. The child, reportedly aged around 10, was subjected to severe physical punishment by seminary staff. He
With monsoon rains battering various parts of Pakistan, the country faces increased vulnerability to flash floods and landslides, particularly in mountainous and hilly regions. These natural disasters pose a recurring threat to lives, infrastructure, and livelihoods — often with devastating consequences. What Are Flash Floods? Flash floods are sudden, rapid
Pakistan is in the grip of a worsening monsoon crisis, with the death toll now at 242 following relentless rain, flash floods, landslides, electrocutions, and collapsing structures, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed. In the past 24 hours alone, 21 more lives were lost—10 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 5 in Islamabad,
