‘Pakistan is terrific, Trump said, adding PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir would like to see something happen PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir and US President Donald Trump at the White House Photo: PMO X account United States President Donald Trump once again praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief…
Welcomes Iran’s engagement in Islamabad talks, reaffirms support for sustained dialogue and diplomacy PM Shehbaz (right) holds talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) on US-Iran ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Pakistan would continue its “sincere and serious” efforts for peace in the region after the latest…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Successful deployment of EO-3 from China marks a milestone in Pakistan’s pursuit of tech self-reliance, space services A Pakistani EO-3 satellite is launched from China’s Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua Pakistan on Saturday achieved a “major milestone” in its space programme with the successful launch of an indigenous Electro-Optical…
PLL, one of the public sector entities responsible for LNG imports, did not import any cargo last month The Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) on Friday secured three bids at $17.997 to $18.88 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) for delivery of liquefied natural gas between April 27 and May 8, a day after it floated…
Arrest was made after an FIR was registered on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Shahid Asghar on behalf of the state ISLAMABAD: Police have arrested a man for a social media post likening the Tarnol Railway Crossing to the Strait of Hormuz, as heightened security measures remain in place in the capital amid regional tensions. The…
ISLAMABAD: The Maritime Affairs Minister on Friday sought a detailed report on the hijacking of an oil tanker by pirates near Somalia, with 11 Pakistani crew members on board, and directed the relevant authorities to coordinate with the Foreign Ministry, Pakistan Navy and others for the recovery of the hostages. Initial details suggested that pirates…