Says negotiations, diplomacy the only way forward and that Pakistan wants all parties to prioritize negotiations Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar holds a press briefing in Islamabad on Friday to review Pakistan’s diplomatic achievements in 2025. SCREENGRAB Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Monday that Pakistan is closely monitoring […]
An army soldier stands guard at a deserted entry point at the Friendship Gate, after the exchange of fire between the forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan, at the border crossing between the two countries, in Chaman, Pakistan February 27, 2026. Photo taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Abdul Khaliq Achakzai Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Monday
Parliament security was tightened as opposition protesters chanted “Go Zardari Go” during his speech Joint session of the Parliament is underway on Monday in the Parliament House Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIOPAK Speaking at a joint session of parliament on Monday, President Asif Ali Zardari stressed that Pakistan will not allow any domestic or foreign actor to
Students, pilgrims, traders cross Taftan, Gwadar borders as instability mounts after US-Israeli strikes QUETTA: Pakistani students, pilgrims, tourists and traders are returning from Iran through the Taftan and Gwadar border crossings in Balochistan as tensions in Iran intensify following attacks by the US and Israel. The repatriation process has been initiated to ensure the safety
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Pakistan’s Hindu Council supports appeal as authorities cite Iran crisis and escalation on western border President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the Hindu community to celebrate Holi in a simple and restrained manner this year, citing the prevailing security situation on Pakistan’s western border and heightened regional tensions, and calling for unity and shared responsibility.
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Flights from Pakistani airports to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Sharjah, Dubai, Turkey, Iraq, Iran and others have been cancelled Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Photo: Express LAHORE: Due to the regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, air operations from Pakistan to the Middle East, like other countries, have been severely disrupted. Over the past
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RAWALPINDI: Following another major increase in oil prices, public transport operating in the city on long routes between the twin cities and surrounding areas has raised fares. The stop-to-stop fare has been increased to Rs 30, making it the new minimum fare. Rawalpindi-Islamabad public transport has increased by Rs15 per passenger, while routes to suburbs
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Motorcyclists queue to install M-Tag at Kachnar Park. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: The federal capital’s decision to make M-Tag registration mandatory for motorcycles has sparked growing public frustration, with riders questioning both the timing and clarity of the policy as long queues form outside registration centers during Ramazan. Authorities have set up 13 M-Tag registration points
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Security alert cites violent protests in Karachi, demonstrations in Lahore, calls for demonstrations in Islamabad, Peshawar A motorcycle burns after being set on fire by unidentified men near the US consulate during a protest against the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Israeli-US airstrikes on the Islamic Republic. Photo: PPI The United
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LAHORE: Punjab’s Home Minister and Inspector General of Police have ordered to speed up the evacuation from the province of all illegal foreign nationals, including Afghan nationals, Chairing a meeting, the officers said the police and district administrations should pursue a coordinated strategy to ensure immediate evacuation of all illegal foreign nationals from Punjab. They
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