News

Shehbaz hails Pakistan’s role in US-Iran negotiations

Says he is ‘hopeful’ for second round of direct US-Iran talks leading to lasting peace Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue between the US and Iran as a “bright moment in our history” and says the evolving political-military coordination has helped improve Pakistan’s international image. He made these remarks during […]

Shehbaz hails Pakistan’s role in US-Iran negotiations Read More »

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets in Karachi for Zilhaj moon sighting today

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad looks through the telescope for the new moon. Photo: AFP The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Sunday that the moon Zilhajj 1447 AH had been sighted in the country and Eidul Azha would be observed on May 27. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets in Karachi for Zilhaj moon sighting today Read More »

Naqvi holds high-level talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian in Tehran

Iranian state media say both discuss regional security, hostilities and efforts to consolidate fragile US ceasefire Minister of the Interior meets Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo: File/WANA Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held high-level talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Sunday, focusing on regional security, recent hostilities and efforts to consolidate a fragile

Naqvi holds high-level talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian in Tehran Read More »

Arbitral tribunal upholds Pakistan’s position on Indus Waters Treaty

India denies the case and says its position on keeping the treaty on hold remains unchanged The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at The Hague upheld its earlier ruling supporting the continued validity of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), ruling that India cannot unilaterally suspend the agreement. The tribunal reaffirmed that the treaty remained in

Arbitral tribunal upholds Pakistan’s position on Indus Waters Treaty Read More »

US official Paul Kapur wraps up Pakistan visit after high-level meetings

He participates in events for repatriation of cultural artefacts, also visits Margalla Hills US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. PHOTO: X US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur on Sunday concluded a visit to

US official Paul Kapur wraps up Pakistan visit after high-level meetings Read More »

ISPR says Indian COAS remarks reflect ‘jingoistic and myopic thinking’

“India needs to come to terms with Pakistan’s rise and learn to coexist peacefully with it,” military says Defense Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf attend a ceremony at GHQ in Rawalpindi marking the end of a year of Pakistan’s victory

ISPR says Indian COAS remarks reflect ‘jingoistic and myopic thinking’ Read More »

Pakistan and Iran pledge to tackle regional threats

Naqvi, Iranian counterpart confirms stability push Tehran praises Islamabad’s role in easing tensions Two counts Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Tehran as he arrives on a two-day visit to Iran. SCREEN GRAB ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to

Pakistan and Iran pledge to tackle regional threats Read More »

Congressman hails Pak’s role in promoting peace

He praised Pakistan’s leadership for facilitating engagement at a critical time Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating ongoing US-Iran peace talks has drawn praise from a senior US lawmaker, who described Islamabad’s contribution as “indispensable” and reflecting “true statesmanship”. US Congressman Jack Bergman, co-chairman of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, has written a letter to Prime Minister

Congressman hails Pak’s role in promoting peace Read More »

Scroll to Top