. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic missions across the globe observed the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, paying rich tributes to the valor and professionalism of the Pakistan armed forces and their successful defense of national sovereignty during Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. The ceremonies, held in major world capitals, commemorated the events of May 2025 In the US, Ambassador Rizwan…
. Bannu Police repell a militant attack on the Fatah Khel police check post early Monday morning PHOTO: EXPRESS MIRANSHAH: The number of police personnel martyred in a brazen attack on a Bannu police checkpoint rose to 15 on Sunday, as a banned outfit, Ittehad Mujahideen Pakistan, belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij, claimed responsibility. On the…
What exactly sparks lightning inside thunderstorms remains a mystery. Photo AFP MARDAN/SHANGLA: Severe stormy winds, heavy rain and lightning strikes caused multiple casualties and injuries in Swabi and Mardan of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Sunday evening. Rescue teams rushed to affected areas and authorities urged caution. In Swabi, intense thunderstorm activity accompanied by strong winds and…
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran’s long-awaited response conveyed through Pakistan to Washington’s proposals for ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saying that he deemed it “totally unacceptable”. “I…
Nation marks Marka-e-Haq anniversary PM, president, army chief praise 2025 victory Leaders hail strong air resp Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf attend the Marka-e-Haq first anniversary ceremony at the…
. The Parliament House has been illuminated with green lights to mark the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq in the federal capital. PHOTO: ONLINE HYDERABAD: Sindh Culture Department organised a Marka-e-Haq Painting Competition and Exhibition at the Bhitshah Cultural Center to promote patriotism, creative expression, and to pay heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of the nation…
The NDMA also warned that rising temperatures could accelerate glacier and snow melting in northern regions. PHOTO: APP The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued a nationwide weather alert, warning that several parts of Pakistan were likely to experience heavy rain, windstorms, thunderstorms and hailstorms during…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Photo: X LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated the nation on the victory in Bunyanun Marsoos, declaring that Pakistan had crushed the arrogance of anyone daring to cross the country’s “red line”. Addressing the Maarka-e-Haq Solidarity Ceremony at Wagah Border, she said, “Today we stand at…
Investigators recover vehicle parts; over 1,000kg of explosives obliterated police checkpoint Rescue and search operations continue after terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh Khel police checkpoint in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district late Saturday night martyring 12 police personnel. PHOTO: EXPRESS In a major breakthrough in the investigation into the deadly suicide attack on the…
Terms deployment of ‘extra-regional destroyers’ an escalation of crisis and ‘militarisation of a vital waterway’ “We remind them that, whether in times of war or peace, only the Islamic Republic of Iran can establish security in this strait and will not permit any country to interfere in such matters,” said Gharibabadi. PHOTO: IRNA Iran warned on…