CM Afridi rally staged big optics, but turnout low; 300+ chairs empty, under 850 attendees showed up The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s recent rally in Muzaffarabad has triggered an important political debate. The event was projected as a demonstration of PTI’s public popularity, organisational strength and political reach beyond Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. However, the turnout told a different story….
Pakistani police officer divert bikers from a road leading to Serena hotel, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad on April 22, 2026. Photo: Reuters The federal capital’s district administration on Saturday announced the restoration of transport services, allowing all types of public and…
According to NBC, strikes hit bases hard, damaging key assets across 7 countries costs billions of damages This UGC image posted on social media on March 29, 2026 and verified by AFP staff appears to show a destroyed US Air Force Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, primarily used for air traffic control, in…
MOFA says visit is part of longstanding tradition of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China President Asif Ali Zardari departs for a visit to China on April 25, 2026. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB President Asif Ali Zardari left for China on Saturday for a week-long visit to discuss bilateral relations and mark the 75th anniversary of the…
Afghans bound for US told to return home or seek resettlement in a third country, says FM spokesperson Special Immigrants from Afghanistan walk through the in-processing building after their evacuation at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, August 20, 2021. U.S. Army/Sgt. Jimmie Baker/Handout via REUTERS Afghanistan on Saturday urged its citizens who are currently stranded in…
Says geopolitical considerations, economic goals and security challenges remain central to Pakistan’s policymaking Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh engaged students at Columbia University SIPA on Pakistan’s evolving geopolitical role. PHOTO: PAKISTAN CONSULATE GENERAL OF NEW YORK ON X Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, on Saturday reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to regional stability and…
LAHORE: The government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and microenterprises as a central pillar of sustainable economic growth and export enhancement, according to an official statement issued on Friday. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan made these remarks while addressing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
First passengers left for Medina, Muscat and Istanbul; operations set to speed up soon A passenger walks outside the terminal hall after flights resumed at Imam Khomeini International Airport, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran on April 25, 2026. — WANA via Reuters Days after United States President Donald Trump extended a…
Becomes first Pakistani to receive prestigious award for contributions to public health and applied research Renowned Pakistani scientist Dr. Nousheen Zaidi. Photo: X Renowned Pakistani scientist Dr Nousheen Zaidi has become the first Pakistani to be awarded the prestigious Georg Forster Research Award. Dr Zaidi, professor at the Public Health, Environment & Applied Research Lab…
LAHORE: The second day of the Pakistan Chemical Forum Expo 2026 at the Expo Centre Lahore witnessed remarkable activity and overwhelming participation from both local and international stakeholders. The atmosphere remained vibrant with business engagements, while strong international interest added significant value to the exhibition. Hundreds of stalls set up across various halls showcased a…