ISLAMABAD: In a rare display of parliamentary convergence amid deep political divisions, treasury and opposition benches in both the houses of parliament on Wednesday set aside their differences to welcome a high-level Chinese parliamentary delegation visiting Pakistan to mark the 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The delegation, led by Cai Dafeng,…
ISLAMABAD: United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Jonathan Powell on Wednesday conveyed the appreciation of the British government for Pakistan’s “constructive role in regional diplomacy” to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Powell called on the premier at the Prime Minister’s House. “Powell conveyed the appreciation of…
JOINT BASE ANDREWS: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that talks with Tehran were “on the borderline” between a deal to end the Middle East war and a resumption of strikes on Iran. Trump has given conflicting signals since announcing on Monday that he had called off renewed attacks to give time for negotiations,…
Naqvi briefs PM, CDF on meetings in Iranian capital Pezeshkian says all paths remain open from our side Propo ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday made another trip to Tehran after returning home only on Monday, in what appeared to be intense diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a deal to…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq attend a banquet hosted by President Asif Ali Zardari in honour of Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Aiwan-e-Sadr. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community,…
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's own visit to Beijing. The two countries' ties have deepened since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as Russia has become increasingly dependent on China, its main oil…
Karachi?Hyderabad?Sukkur motorway to be completed in two years; $100?150m investment pipeline ISLAMABAD: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Vice President Konstantin Limitovskiy met Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari to discuss infrastructure and energy projects, according to an official statement on Wednesday. Abdul Aleem Khan said the…
20-25% increase from last year turns Eidul Azha preparations into a major financial strain for citizens PESHAWAR: With only a few days remaining until Eidul Azha, prices of sacrificial animals in Peshawar and its surrounding livestock markets have soared so high that they have become completely unaffordable for low-income and middle-class families. Buyers entering the…
. DI KHAN: At least 18 terrorists were killed, including a high-profile com-mander, during a fierce armed clash between two rival extrem-ist groups in the tribal district of Kurram, authorities confirmed on Thursday. According to police officials, the violent confrontation took place in the Manatu Kamran Khel area of Central Kurram, where gunmen loyal to…
Afghan militant commander Basir killed in intelligence-based operation in Saranan area Security forces killed a key Afghan commander of the banned Fitna al-Khwarij and arrested his Afghan accomplice during a successful operation in the Pishin district of Balochistan on Wednesday. According to security sources, forces traced commander Basir in the Shaban area on the basis of intelligence reports. He was…