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President Zardari congratulates Azerbaijan’s leadership on Independence Day

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday extended congratulations to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, the government and people of Azerbaijan on their Independence Day. In a message, the President said that Pakistan and Azerbaijan are bound by a deep-rooted brotherly relationship dating back to their independence, which derives its strength from a common faith, rich shared […]

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200 Federal Constabulary personnel to receive training in Saudi Arabia

Both Home Ministers exchange Eidul Azha greetings, convey best wishes to each other Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud. PHOTO: X Two hundred personnel from the Federal Constabulary Special Diplomatic Protection Unit will receive training in Saudi Arabia. The decision was made during a meeting between Interior Minister

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President, Prime Minister, Military leadership affirm peace and stability on Youm-e-Takbeer

Pakistan stands as the seventh nuclear nation and the first Muslim state with nuclear capability Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L), President Asif Ali Zardari (C), CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir (R) President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in their messages on Youm-e-Takbeer on Thursday, reiterated that Pakistan is a responsible and peace-loving

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PM Shehbaz hopes for peace deal soon as Iran’s Pezeshkian expresses appreciation for Pakistan’s role in talks

Iran’s President Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Shehbaz. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed hope to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for a peace deal to be realized soon between the United States and the Islamic Republic, as the latter appreciated Pakistan’s role in the negotiations so far. In recent months, Pakistan has attracted

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PM Shehbaz extends Eidul Azha greetings to military, political leadership

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: APP/ File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday sent Eidul Azha greetings to the military and political leadership and hailed the armed forces for their professional capabilities, sacrifices and services for national security. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Prime Minister called on Chief

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CM Murad rejects 28th amendment and says no movement is possible without PPP’s consent

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah distributed compensation checks to victims of the Gul Plaza incident at a ceremony held at the Chief Minister’s House in Karachi. SCREEN GRAB Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday categorically rejected reports of any 28th constitutional amendment and said no legislation was possible without the consent of

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CDF Munir celebrates Eid with troops in Zhob, says inhumane, brutal acts cannot weaken nation’s resolve

reiterates that the armed forces will continue to pursue all facilitators and supporters of terrorism with full force Chief of Defense Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir spends Eidul Azha with troops deployed along the western borders in Zhob, Balochistan. PHOTO: ISPR Chief of Defense Staff (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir

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Dar, UN chief discusses regional conflicts, UN reform in New York

Discussions also cover Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach, multilateral cooperation and regional stability efforts Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York. PHOTO: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on the sidelines of the UN Security Council’s open debate, where

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KMC ‘Exit Tax’ kicks off the Eid market outcry in the big city

KARACHI: People buying sacrificial animals for Eidul Azha are facing a new ordeal as the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has started collecting a “municipal service tax” at cattle market exit points, allegedly through coercive means. According to reports, KMC personnel have set up check points at the exits of various cattle markets and are not

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