Says our forces’ response forced India to seek ceasefire within hours of the skirmish Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the armed forces for their “historic response” to India in Marka-e-Haq as the nation marked the first anniversary of the victory on Sunday. The prime minister was addressing a Marka-e-Haq anniversary ceremony…
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others MANCHESTER: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh received an exceptional welcome during his visit to Manchester, where he attended a gathering on the sidelines of a Commonwealth conference, according to a statement issued on Saturday. Despite a demanding schedule, the…
Punjab Kings players (ANI Photo) In any tournament or league with a home-and-away system, teams usually try to make their home venue a fortress, aiming to collect as many points as possible there so that their fate does not rely heavily on away results.The Indian Premier League is no exception. With IPL 2026 entering the…
Karachi stocks. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded on Friday, gaining over 980 points, as easing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran lifted investor sentiment and reduced oil price concerns. The benchmark KSE-100 index rallied as much as 2,218 points intra-day before profit-taking trimmed some of the gains. Trading activity remained…
Says treaties governing shared waters are solemn, binding international commitments, must be honoured unconditionally PM Shehbaz addressing the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan today Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said water was the “lifeblood” of the region and must never be weaponised. “It must never be weaponised. It cannot…
A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila. Photo: Reuters/ File The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved a $700 million policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at strengthening insurance in Pakistan. The program seeks to expand insurance coverage and reduce protection gaps. It will also help stimulate private…
Hakan Fidan says summit will address evolving security threats, defence cooperation, alliance adaptation Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. PHOTO: Anadolu Agency Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday that the NATO summit in Ankara will help shape the alliance’s future and adapt its structures to an increasingly complex security environment. Fidan, in a post…
Through Dastak App eligible individuals can register and avail financial assistance Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afrid. SCREENGRAB The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government on Sunday, in response to surging petrol prices and an ongoing energy crisis, launched the Ehsaas Fuel Support Programme, under which motorcycle, scooter, and rickshaw owners will be given Rs2,000. Special Assistant to…
ISLAMABAD: Veon Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu and JazzWorld CEO Aamir Ibrahim led a senior leadership delegation that met with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu on Tuesday to discuss strengthening Pakistan’s capital markets, expanding financial inclusion, developing digital infrastructure and advancing technology-led innovation. The corporate leaders acknowledged the progress…
Joint statement after PM’s visit stresses diplomacy Both sides vow trans-boundary water cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Tuesday reiterating their opposition to any unilateral actions, reaffirmed the significance of maintaining peace and stability in South Asia, and resolution of all outstanding disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, including Jammu and Kashmir dispute. According to a…