. Pakistan’s recent attempt, supported by China, to have the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade designated under the UNSC’s 1267 sanctions framework has once again exposed a structural tension in global counterterrorism: the gap between recognised threats and collective action. The proposal was blocked by the US, France and the UK on…
Ishaq Dar urges constructive engagement, reiterates Pakistan’s support for lasting resolution to conflict US Vice President JD Vance, walks with Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Islamabad Natalie A. Baker, and Interior…
Protests will also call for PTI founder Imran Khans transfer to hospital and release of political prisoners TTAP holds an important meeting in the opposition lobby of the National Assembly of Pakistan under the chairmanship of Mahmood Khan Achakzai. PHOTO: X The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) on Tuesday announced nationwide protests on Friday against…
Agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google’s AI for ‘any lawful government purpose’ Alphabet’s Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the US Department of Defence to use its artificial intelligence models for classified work, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The agreement…
Trump administration took a 10% stake in Intel, announced plans to invest roughly $10b to build US factories Intel and Apple logos are seen in this illustration taken September 24, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Thursday that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and manufacture…
Says illegal emigration bringing disrepute to Pakistan as several countries have raised issues with Islamabad Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Dr Usman Anwar on Tuesday revealed that as many as 10,000 Pakistanis travelled to the United Kingdom on student visas and subsequently applied for political asylum. The details were revealed during a…
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairperson Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad looks through telescope for the new moon. Photo: AFP The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi on Sunday to sight the moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on 29 Zilhajj, May 17, at…
. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Mustafa Kamal, said Pakistan was committed to promoting global partnerships for the research, development and equitable distribution of tuberculosis (TB) vaccines, stressing that the fight against the disease required urgent action, innovation and international solidarity. “With joint efforts, we can save millions of lives,”…
Delegation tour StarCharge Group, a global leader in EV charging and smart energy technology in more than 60 countries CHANGZHOU: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan and Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain have visited leading industrial enterprises in Changzhou to strengthen industrial collaboration with China. The delegation toured…
Journalists, staff, officials and thousands of fans faced US entry barriers ahead of the FIFA World Cup USMNT midfielder Brenden Aaronson signs autographs during a community team training session in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium. REUTERS Football legend Ian Wright criticised the United States on Tuesday for…