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High-stakes Iran-U.S. talks underway in Islamabad amid key differences

Important negotiations between Iran and the United States are underway in the federal capital on Friday, with Pakistan acting as facilitator as both sides...

Pakistani military force arrives in Saudi Arabia under joint defense agreement

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday the arrival of a Pakistani military force at King Abdulaziz Air Base. In a post on social...

Islamabad hosts Iran-U.S. talks amid positive atmosphere and global attention

Negotiations between Iran and the United States, being held with the facilitation of Pakistan, have begun in the federal capital, with the cordial atmosphere...

GB Assembly elections to be held on June 7: ECP

The Election Commission has formally announced the date for general elections to the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, polling...

71-member Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for high-stakes U.S. talks

Details of the Iranian delegation arriving in Pakistan for crucial talks with the United States have emerged, with reports indicating that the delegation comprises...

PM Shehbaz meets US Vice President JD Vance as Islamabad talks begin

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with JD Vance, marking a key diplomatic engagement at the start of the dialogue process. The U.S. Vice...

Pakistani PM meets U.S. JD Vance: statement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office. Vance...

Iranian team meets Pakistani PM, preconditions discussed: source

ISLAMABAD: The Iranian team for talks with the United States on Saturday met with the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ahead of...

Pakistan announces visa-on-arrival for Islamabad talks delegates

The government has announced a visa-on-arrival facility for foreign delegates attending the Islamabad Dialogues 2026, in a move aimed at facilitating international participation. Deputy Prime...

KP introduces new merit criteria for doctors’ recruitment

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has issued a new merit criteria for the recruitment of doctors, aiming to enhance transparency and standardisation in the...

Punjab approves establishment of cybercrime unit

The Maryam Nawaz has approved the establishment of a dedicated cybercrime unit in the province, according to an official statement. The decision was taken during...

Supernet secures multi-million dollar cyber security contract with major bank

Supernet Technologies Limited has secured a multi-million dollar cyber security contract through its subsidiary Supernet Secure Solutions (Private) Limited with a leading commercial bank...

Govt presents details of 13 agreements with India in parliament

Details of 13 agreements between Pakistan and India have been presented in parliament, with Pakistan alleging non-implementation of four of these accords by New...

Punjab launches mobile app for online FIR registration

The Maryam Nawaz has inaugurated a new mobile application aimed at facilitating citizens in reporting lost documents and accessing police services digitally. According to details,...

Talks with U.S. won’t start until Lebanon included in ceasefire: Iranian media

Sources from Iran has dismissed media reports claiming that an Iranian negotiating delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks with U.S. officials, terming such...

PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Iranian President on ceasefire

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation today with Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to discuss...

President Zardari welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, hails Pakistan’s role

President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the cease-fire reached this morning between the United States and Iran, terming it a timely step that offers...

Political leaders praise PM, FM Asim Munir for Iran-U.S. ceasefire

Various political leaders have lauded Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their pivotal role in facilitating a ceasefire...

Deputy Commissioner rejects PTI’s NOC for Liaquat Bagh rally

The Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi has rejected the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) request for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to hold a rally at Liaquat...

Pakistan urges U.S., Iran to allow 2-week window for diplomacy in Middle East crisis

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to demonstrate restraint for two weeks, calling for a temporary pause...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan expand cultural cooperation ties

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin called on Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division Aurangzeb Khan Khichi in his office on...

Pakistan, Türkiye hold 20th round of military dialogue

The 20th Round of the Pakistan–Türkiye High Level Military Dialogue Group (HLMDG) was held at the Ministry of Defence in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan’s delegation...

Pakistan launches first-ever National WASH Accounts initiative

Pakistan has initiated a major reform effort in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector with the launch of work on the country’s first-ever...

UK praises Pakistan’s petroleum supply management

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Pakistan Jane Marriott to discuss the...

How did the China-Pakistan Five-Point Initiative come about

Against the backdrop of escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, and its increasing pressure on regional stability and the world economy, on...

Pakistan, Türkiye sign judicial cooperation agreement

Pakistan and Türkiye have signed an agreement on judicial cooperation aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries’ judicial systems. The signing ceremony was held...

Ishaq Dar holds talks with Japan, Portugal over regional situation

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Japan and Portugal, focusing on the evolving...

Western weather system brings rain to Quetta and surroundings

A western weather system has entered Balochistan, bringing light rainfall to Quetta valley and surrounding areas. According to the Meteorological Department, the western wave is...

Islamabad Safe City Phase II to be completed by May 30: Naqvi

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Safe City Headquarters in Islamabad and chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on Phase II of...

Hanif Abbasi reviews tracking, surveillance upgrades in rail system

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi held a high-level meeting with the Chief Technical Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Frontier Works Organization...

Rain damages claim 45 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a report detailing damages caused by rainfall across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since March 25. According to the report,...

Rs129bn relief package provided in three weeks, PM claims

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that adequate fuel reserves are available in the country to meet national needs, while the government is actively...

Christians celebrate Easter across Pakistan and the world

Christians across Pakistan and around the world are celebrating Easter today, with special prayer services and religious gatherings held in churches to mark the...

PM announces major relief for rail passengers despite diesel price hike

Despite the increase in diesel prices in the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has provided significant relief for railway passengers. The Government of Pakistan has...

Free public transport announced for Islamabad residents

On the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, all government transport in Islamabad has been made free for citizens. In a post on the social...

Senate chairman hails NAB over record Rs 6 trillion recovery

Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that efforts to eliminate corruption and strengthen transparency are aligned with the global agenda, particularly the...

Govt approves major maritime reforms to boost transshipment

In a major development aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s maritime sector amid evolving regional security dynamics, the Government of Pakistan has approved a series of...

Seven killed as floods hit multiple Balochistan districts

Rainfall and flash floods across several districts of Balochistan have resulted in the deaths of seven people and injuries to several others, according to...

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to autism awareness, inclusion on global day: PM Shehbaz

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting individuals with autism, as the country joined the international community in observing...

President calls for inclusive support systems on World Autism Awareness Day

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday urged greater national efforts to support individuals with autism, emphasizing inclusion, early intervention and improved access to...

Pakistan, IFC discuss boosting private sector investment

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Simon Andrews, Divisional Director for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia at...

Pakistan reviews wheat procurement amid global food concerns

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a high-level meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review wheat...

Govt reviews strategies to tackle population challenge

Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, chaired a high-level meeting to review the country’s growing population challenge and...

PBM assistance system to be made more efficient: Minister

The Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, visited Mayo Hospital Lahore, where he conducted a detailed review of...

China, Pakistan put forward five-point initiative for restoring peace, stability in Gulf region and Middle East

BEIJING: China and Pakistan put forward a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region during talks between...

Pakistan, China stress quick start of Iran-US dialogues

Pakistan and China have jointly called for the early initiation of dialogue between Iran and the United States, emphasizing diplomacy as the only viable...

Finance minister, KP chief minister discuss provincial financial issues

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting today with the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Sohail Afridi, at...

PDMA issues alert over glacial lake outburst flood risk in KP

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert to the administrations of five sensitive districts amid fears of glacial lake outburst floods...

Naqvi orders removal of illegally obtained identities from NADRA database

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed authorities to remove individuals who have illegally obtained Pakistani citizenship from the national database. The directive was issued...

Kuwait jet fuel supply resumes, easing pressure on aviation sector

Supply of diesel and jet fuel from Kuwait via Pakistani vessels has been restored, ensuring the availability of aviation fuel and reducing the likelihood...

Election tribunal dismisses petition against Ataullah Tarar’s victory

The Election Tribunal has dismissed a petition challenging the electoral victory of Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar from NA-127 in the general elections. According...

China, Pakistan unveil five-point initiative for peace in Gulf and Middle East

China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region following a...

Ishaq Dar to embark on official visit to China on Tuesday

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar will undertake an important official visit to China on March 31. According to a spokesperson...

KP rains claim 17 lives, 56 injured as houses collapse

Heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have led to the collapse of houses’ roofs and walls, resulting in at least 17 deaths and 56 injuries...

Wildlife authorities impose province-wide ban on duck hunting

The duck hunting season in Punjab has officially ended, and Wildlife Rangers have imposed a province-wide ban on hunting, according to officials. A spokesperson said...

Pakistan, Kuwait discuss energy cooperation and bilateral ties

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with H.E. Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Almutairi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan,...

Pakistan launches OneImpact platform for TB, HIV, malaria care

A high-level meeting chaired by Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Malik marked the official launch of Pakistan’s Integrated One Impact Community Platform, hosted by the Dopasi...

PM Shehbaz Sharif vows relief for vulnerable amid economic challenges

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the government will not leave economically vulnerable segments alone during challenging times, stressing continued efforts to provide...

FMs meeting backs Pakistan’s initiative to host US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad

Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt on Sunday expressed full support for Pakistan’s initiative to facilitate peace talks between the United...

PM Shehbaz says sufficient petroleum reserves available in country

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that due to government decisions, sufficient quantities of petroleum products are available to meet the country’s domestic needs. He...

DRAP denies reports of increase in medicine prices

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) strongly refutes the factually incorrect news reports circulating on various media channels regarding the recent increase in prices...

Islamabad hosts four-nation talks on Middle East tensions

A high-level diplomatic engagement is underway in Islamabad as efforts intensify to de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East, with foreign ministers from Pakistan,...

KP sees 65 percent drop in terrorism incidents after Operation Ghazb-ul-Haq

Terrorism incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have declined by 65 percent following the launch of Operation Ghazb-ul-Haq in Afghanistan on the night between February 26...

PIA completes pre-Hajj flight operations preparations

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has completed preparations for its pre-Hajj flight operations, which are scheduled to begin on April 18 and continue until May...

Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Chinese ambassador in Islamabad

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Chinese Embassy in the diplomatic enclave and held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong. The ambassador welcomed...

Govt highlights climate-resilient initiatives amid rising climate risks

Earth Hour is observed across the world as a reminder that protecting our planet requires collective action. Pakistan joins this global effort, supporting the...

PM Shehbaz Sharif, Kuwait crown prince discuss Middle East crisis

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call today from His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah, during which both...

Islamabad High Court lifts stay on federal and police recruitment

The Islamabad High Court has officially lifted the stay on recruitment in police and federal institutions, according to a written order issued on Friday. A...

Finance Minister urges data-driven policies and responsible fuel use

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a high-level consultative meeting today at the Finance Division to review the petroleum products...

Qatar Airways resumes flights after Middle East disruption

Air travel disruptions caused by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East are beginning to ease as airlines gradually restore services. Sources at the airport confirmed...

OGDC announces major gas discovery in Khairpur, Sindh

The Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) has announced a significant gas discovery at the Sahtu-1 well in Khairpur district, Sindh, marking another milestone...

Government reviews impact of rising oil prices and regional challenges

President Asif Ali Zardari chaired a high-level consultative meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr to review the evolving economic and energy situation amid oil supply constraints, rising...

Senate releases 2025–26 annual report highlighting legislative achievements

The Senate of Pakistan has released its Annual Report for Parliamentary Year 2025–2026, presenting a comprehensive account of its performance from 12 March 2025...

Pakistan relaying messages in US-Iran backchannel talks, says Ishaq Dar

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that indirect talks between the United States and Iran are underway through...

Pakistan in contact with all parties to de-escalate Middle East conflict: FO spokesperson

Pakistan is maintaining active diplomatic engagement with all relevant parties to help de-escalate the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir...

Chinese envoy calls on PM Shehbaz, both sides reaffirm commitment to CPEC 2.0

Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Thursday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening...

PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional tensions in call

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman early...

Govt to facilitate 15,000 Pakistanis under Spain regularisation scheme

The federal government has decided to facilitate Pakistani nationals under Spain’s regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants, under which approximately 15,000 Pakistanis are expected to...

Power Division hails NGC indigenization policy success

Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has hailed the National Grid Company’s (NGC) indigenization policy as a transformative success, citing...

Audit gaps revealed in majority of state-owned enterprises

A significant gap has been revealed in the financial oversight of state-owned enterprises, with 64 per cent of such institutions in Pakistan failing to...

Power Division considers new optional tariff for industries

Under a special initiative by Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, the Power Division is considering the introduction of a...

Federal Constitutional Court rules on public sector recruitment case

The Federal Constitutional Court has issued a significant judgment in a case related to the recruitment of government employees, emphasizing that public appointments must...

OGDCL starts oil production from Pasakhi-13 well in Sindh

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has commenced oil production from the Pasakhi-13 well located in Sindh’s Hyderabad district, marking a significant...

Pakistan ranked world’s most smog-affected country in 2025: report

A new global air quality study has ranked Pakistan as the most smog-affected country in the world in 2025, with levels of fine particulate...

PM Shehbaz chairs security, energy review amid regional developments

A high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently underway to review the evolving situation in the Middle East, the energy crisis...

Govt integrates national threat intelligence system for cyber defence

The government has established a national-level integrated threat intelligence and information-sharing system aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s cyber defence architecture, official sources said on Tuesday. According...

Punjab prepares fuel rationing, energy-saving measures amid crisis

In response to the ongoing energy crisis exacerbated by tensions in the Gulf region, the Punjab government has reportedly finalized a set of recommendations...

Ishaq Dar meets multiple foreign ministers in Riyadh

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a series of meetings with foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt on...

Zardari approves key legislative bills, civil awards and remission

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a set of legislative measures, along with an appointment, conferment of civil awards and a special remission in...

Pakistan, China strengthen AI partnerships in health, agriculture, minerals

Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen AI-based partnerships in the fields of health, agriculture, and minerals, marking a significant step in bilateral technological...

CPPA requests Rs 1.64 per unit electricity hike

The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted a request to increase electricity tariffs. According to the application, the CPPA has proposed a hike of...

PM Shehbaz Sharif holds Eid conversation with Kuwait Crown Prince

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah, Crown Prince...

ADB unveils five-year economic strategy for Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has unveiled a new five-year country strategy for Pakistan, spanning 2026 to 2030, offering a significant boost to the...

PM assigns IB to monitor austerity campaign across government

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has tasked the Intelligence Bureau (IB) with overseeing the implementation of the government’s austerity campaign across federal ministries, divisions, and...

Supreme Court rules Rescue 1122 employees are not civil servants

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that employees of Rescue 1122 are not civil servants and do not fall under the definition of...

Child abuse cases rise 8% in Pakistan: report reveals

Cases of child abduction and sexual abuse in Pakistan increased by 8% in 2025, according to a report by the non-governmental organization Saahil. The report...

KP assembly committee reviews Radio Pakistan Peshawar attack case

A special committee of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly convened to discuss developments in the Radio Pakistan Peshawar attack case, revealing key progress in the...

NAB moves top court against Lahore High Court Chaudhry Sugar Mills verdict

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has challenged the Lahore High Court’s February 4, 2026, ruling in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case before the Federal...

PM says Pakistan ready to face any global challenges

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has affirmed that the government of Pakistan is prepared to handle any situation arising from ongoing global tensions. Chairing a review...

Hajj 2026 arrangements schedule announced despite global tensions

The Ministry of Religious Affairs Pakistan has announced the schedule for Hajj 2026, confirming that preparations are proceeding smoothly despite ongoing global tensions. A ministry...

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