QUETTA: Balochistan government officials said on Saturday that recent terrorist incidents in the province are linked to networks operating from Afghanistan. Addressing a news conference in Quetta, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Hamza Shafqaat, CTD DIG Aitzaz Goraya and Special Assistant to the Home Department Babar Khan Yousafzai said that terrorists infiltrate from Afghanistan, carry out…
Field Marshal Asim Munir during visit to Azad Kashmir. Photo: ISPR ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top military leadership has wrapped up a high-level visit to Iran with a renewed push for diplomacy, as Islamabad intensifies efforts to position itself as a mediator in the widening Middle East conflict. According to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations,…
Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday paid back $2 billion debt of the United Arab Emirates after seven years, further lessening its dependency on the Gulf nation…
Tehran ‘examining’ new peace proposals Supreme leader says navy ready to inflict ‘new defeats’ on enemies Trum A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. PHOTO: REUTERS TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON: Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the vital energy route was…
. KARACHI: A police constable was killed after being struck by a speeding car while signaling it to stop near Maymar Morr on the SITE Superhighway. Police later chased the vehicle and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in smuggling. The suspects – identified as Agha Jan and Naseem – were transporting a large quantity of…
. Pakistan’s mediation efforts to broker perpetual peace between the United States and Iran are now universally acknowledged. It is a marvelous achievement to influence the arch-rivals to get to the table after a destructive onslaught of 40 days that pushed the Middle East to the brink of a disaster, and threatened a global food…
Pakistan repaid $2bn UAE debt via Saudi loan, totalling $2.5bn returned to Abu Dhabi this week The finance ministry officials said that Pakistan would pay the remaining $1 billion UAE debt on coming Thursday. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday repaid a $2 billion debt to the United Arab Emirates after seven years, further reducing its dependence on…
President Macron blames Hezbollah for attacks; group denies involvement, urging not to rush to conclusions nited Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers and members of the Lebanese army arrive at the site, after an Israeli strike severed the last remaining bridge linking southern Lebanon to the rest of the country, in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon April…
Massive security deployed for foreign delegations as authorities brace for high-level diplomatic visits Pakistani flags installed in front of the President’s house, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, on April 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters Extraordinary security arrangements have been put in place in…
2,238 pilgrims joined rites at key gurdwaras, praying for peace, harmony and Pakistan-India ties The Vesakhi celebrations, organised by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), included religious and cultural events. PHOTO: EXPRESS NEWS Indian Sikh pilgrims are returning home after completing their religious visit to Pakistan, carrying positive impressions of hospitality, facilities and interfaith engagement…