PML-N strengthens its position to form AJK government as final Bagh results give it 25 seats against PPP’s 12 PML-N Supremo Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz wave to supporters during an election rally in Mirpur ahead of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly elections on Friday. Photo: X The electoral process…
Urges PM Shehbaz to fund roads, hospitals and jobs in AJK, saying AJK should progress at same pace as Punjab PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a party convention in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. SCREENGRAB With political tensions heating up between the ruling PML-N and its coalition partner, the PPP, PML-N…
Warns protests’ disruption may steer the campaign into movement seeking the government’s ouster Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addressing an event in Lahore. Photo: X/file Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday announced sit-ins outside the chief minister’s house in Lahore and governors’ houses in other provinces from August 16 (tomorrow) against the rising…
Says Pakistan has remained committed to finding pathways towards peace and stability Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Saturday highlighted the country’s mediatory role in the US-Iran conflict, adding that amid the recent global instability and conflict, Pakistan had remained committed to finding pathways towards peace and…
Islamabad leverages its diplomatic channels, strategic location, and foreign policy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has increasingly consolidated its position as an indispensable “hinge power” on the global geopolitical stage, leveraging its unique diplomatic channels, strategic location, and proactive foreign policy to foster international peace, security, and economic collaboration. According to an analysis published in the Financial Times,…
Praises the use of AI and modern technology at the National Emergencies Operation Centre Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to mobilise all available resources to provide all-out assistance and relief to people affected by floods, Pakistan Television (PTV) reported. While chairing a meeting with NDMA Chairman Inam…
Military’s media wing says veterans express confidence in the leadership of the Pakistan Army CDF Munir meets veterans at Independence Day reception. Photo: ISPR Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, hosted a reception in honour of Pakistan Army veterans on the occasion of Independence Day, the military’s media…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declined to fix cases involving PTI founder Imran Khan for hearing before the end of the ongoing judicial recess, despite the PTI legal team’s request for their early listing, sources said. The PTI legal team met the secretary to the IHC chief justice and pressed for the cases…
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday emphasised that the implementation of the Islamabad MoU of June 18 in letter and spirit was the only way forward, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and security while safeguarding its national interests. Dar made the remarks during a meeting with US Chargé d’Affaires…
Pakistan’s missions worldwide marked 80th Independence Day with patriotic ceremonies and cultural events Pakistani diplomatic missions across the world celebrated Independence Day with traditional zeal and patriotic fervour, holding flag-hoisting ceremonies at embassies, high commissions and consulates. The ceremonies began with the hoisting of the national flag by Pakistan’s envoys, accompanied by the national anthem….