Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Wednesday called for a reassessment of traditional warfighting concepts to keep pace with the evolving nature of modern conflicts, underscoring the importance of technological advancement and strategic adaptability to address emerging maritime security challenges. The naval chief said this during an address to the participants of…
RAWALPINDI: Life across the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad came to a near standstill on Tuesday as unprecedented security arrangements were enforced for the arrival of Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad and the central Muharram Mehdi procession in Rawalpindi. Authorities implemented extensive security measures, including the placement of hundreds of shipping containers…
Both sides agree to enhance cooperation in several areas, including counterterrorism, cybersecurity and immigration Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, during a meeting on Wednesday that Islamabad would continue its efforts for lasting peace in the Middle East….
SC says unauthorised retention of such items by husband, family illegal and recoverable ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that any property given to a woman at the time of marriage by her parents, relatives, husband or in-laws for her personal use and benefit vests absolutely in her and neither the husband nor his family…
ISLAMABAD: Five months after Mahmood Khan Achakzai was brought in as the opposition leader amid hopes that he could steer the PTI from confrontation towards dialogue, Tuesday’s events in the National Assembly suggested he was once again treading the familiar path of political deadlock. During his speech in the National Assembly, Achakzai described the government…
Fuel demand drop signals weaker economic activity and rising financial strain despite efficiency claims LAHORE: The government’s two-year energy conservation drive, aimed at cutting import costs and easing pressure on foreign exchange reserves, has led to a notable decline in petroleum consumption. However, while the measures have delivered some financial benefits, economists argue that their…
Analysts say diplomatic gains could attract investment but unlikely to fix structural issues plaguing economy US Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, next to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as they meet for high-level talks at the Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21,…
PESHAWAR/QUETTA: Authorities have ordered the complete closure of all markets in the historic inner city for four days, citing the precarious law-and-order situation during the solemn month of Muharram. Key commercial arteries, including the Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Kohati Bazaar, Peepal Mandi, Kochi Bazaar, and Sarafa Bazaar, have been sealed off with concertina wire and heavy…
ISLAMABAD: Environmental leaders, policymakers, conservationists and legal experts have stressed the urgent need to safeguard one of Pakistan’s most significant ecological assets, the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP), while ensuring that environmental laws and land-use regulations are effectively implemented. They were speaking at a webinar held to discuss the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s decision concerning…
Says until all four provinces are equal partners in development, it cannot be called Pakistan’s development Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the National Assembly in Islamabad on Friday. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday rejected opposition claims that his government lacked legitimacy, telling the National Assembly that if the 2018 general election…