May 2026

Describes CBS report as ‘misleading, speculative, and disconnected from factual context’ Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi speaking at the FO weekly press briefing. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Thursday said Pakistan remains committed to constructive engagement, dialogue and diplomatic solutions for regional peace, while rejecting “misleading international media reports” and addressing recent security…

Documents also showed a major increase in allocations for development of local communities affected by projects ISLAMABAD: The construction cost of the Mohmand Dam and Dasu Hydropower Project has increased by a combined Rs1.607 trillion, pushing the total estimated cost of the two mega hydropower projects from around Rs800 billion to nearly Rs2.4 trillion. According…

LAHORE: The JUI-F will not become part of any joint movement with the TTAP till past misgivings between them and the PTI are not addressed, said a party official, as contrasting positions emerge from the Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) and the JUI-F on joint movement. Two meetings – one informal interaction in parliament and another…

Children of abducted sailors make emotional appeals for return of fathers, uncles and relatives before Eidul Azha A picture of the crew members of the Honor 25 oil tanker released by Somali pirates. Photo: Express The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Thursday expressed deep alarm over the continued captivity of Pakistani crew members aboard…