Ownership dispute remains pending while future of historic structure stays uncertain RAWALPINDI: A 200-year-old historic building located at Committee Chowk on Murree Road, opposite the shrine of Talian Shah, has been vacated by the education department after more than six decades, reviving speculation over a major commercial redevelopment plan allegedly backed by one of Rawalpindi’s…
Sharif says Pakistan played ‘very sincere role’ in US-Iran mediation efforts, reaffirms commitment to regional peace Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang, in Beijing on Monday, agreed to accelerate the…
Security forces rescue academics, officials from Kardgap area 12 days after kidnapping QUETTA: The vice chancellor of Gwadar University, along with three others abducted 12 days ago near Mastung’s Khad Kocha area, was safely recovered during a security operation on Sunday. According to security sources, VC Dr Abdul Razzaq Sabir, Pro-VC Dr Syed Manzoor Ahmed,…
ISLAMABAD: A quietly held meeting between senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has triggered a debate of possible back channel contacts between the opposition party and powers that be and also raised questions over internal communication and coordination within the party after it emerged that party founding chairman Imran Khan’s family…
Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: For the first time in nearly six years, the Supreme Court has begun fixing for hearing criminal appeals involving convicts who have either already completed their sentences or passed away during the pendency of proceedings. According to…
ISLAMABAD: At least 16 terrorists, including two key commanders, were killed while two policemen were martyred during a joint operation conducted by the Pakistan Army, police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Sunday. According to security sources, security forces, police and other law enforcement agencies are continuing intensive operations against…
Says Pakistan looking expertise, investment, not loans as borrowing has never enabled nation to stand on its own feet PM also invited Chinese businessmen to come and see the export zone in Karachi, where they would have great opportunities to understand business propositions. PHOTO: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday invited the Chinese companies and entrepreneurs…
DPM Dar praises Trump’s leadership, expresses appreciation for advancing peace process Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Pakistan hopes to host the next round of US-Iran talks “very soon,” as diplomatic efforts push toward a possible agreement. He pledged that Pakistan would continue its peace efforts “with utmost sincerity.” In a post on…
Extend full support for unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia Palestinians perform Friday prayer on the streets in East Jerusalem on March 27, 2026 as Israeli forces continue to impose restriction to Palestinians from entering the Dome of the Rock of Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem. PHOTO: ANADOLU The foreign ministers…
FIRs to be lodged as unregulated Eid livestock setups disrupt traffic, sanitation, civic order KARACHI: Illegal cattle markets that have mushroomed across the city ahead of Eidul Azha are now set to face criminal proceedings, as the city administration moves beyond warnings and decides to register FIRs against those responsible for setting up unapproved livestock…