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Pakistan, Nigeria discuss trade, investment, and bilateral ties

Pakistan and Nigeria held a high-level meeting at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja today to strengthen economic cooperation, deepen trade and...

Pakistan condemns Washington DC shooting involving Afghan national: FO

Pakistan strongly condemns the shooting incident in Washington DC, reportedly involving an Afghan National. Our thoughts and prayers are with the departed soldier, and...

IMF conditions prevent relief for public, says PM’s Adviser

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Senator Rana Sanaullah, has said that the government wants to provide relief to the public but is unable...

RCCI briefs SAPM on major 150-member delegation’s visit

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a high-level meeting today, attended by Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Alisher Taktayev, Pakistan’s Commercial Attaché...

Pakistan calls for stronger regional trade at ECO Ministerial meeting in Istanbul

Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, representing Pakistan on the special nomination of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, delivered Pakistan’s statement at the 5th...

ECP issues notifications for by-election winners

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially issued notifications for the successful candidates of the recent by-elections. A total of five National Assembly...

Finance Minister says 54,000 vacant posts abolished, saving Rs:56bn annually

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the government has abolished 54,000 vacant posts across various departments, a move that he said will save...

Pakistan Pavilion opens at Beauty West Africa 2025 in Lagos

Pakistan strengthened its commercial and investment engagement with Nigeria and the wider West African region, as the Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Commerce, Rana Ihsaan...

PTI negotiations now under Imran Khan’s direct control: Goher Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Goher said that despite extensive efforts, negotiations did not yield any results. He stated that the authority for negotiations...

JI Chief Questions Who Facilitated Nawaz Sharif’s Entry to National Assembly

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif answer how he allegedly won on the basis of 70,000...

PTI leader Omar Ayub declared absconder, passport and ID suspended

Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court has declared former opposition leader Omar Ayub an absconder in connection with the October 4 protest case, court officials confirmed. During the...

Sindh seeks World Bank support for Karachi circular railway, high-speed train

The Sindh government has appealed to the World Bank for support on two major transport projects the Karachi Circular Railway and the Karachi-Sukkur High-Speed...

PTI divided over whether to appear before Federal Constitutional Court

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has not yet decided whether it will pursue its cases before the newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), formed under the...

Sindh Govt plans amendments to local government law

The ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Sindh is preparing to introduce amendments to the province’s local government law, officials said. Experts from the...

Xi takes China to forefront of global climate governance

BEIJING: The northern Chinese city of Ordos, once thriving on the "black gold" of its vast coal reserves, is now emerging as an unlikely...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to boost security cooperation

Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, in Riyadh, where both...

Islamabad ATC declares PTI leader Shibli Faraz ‘proclaimed offender’

Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shibli Faraz a proclaimed offender in two cases. The hearings relate to the February...

PAC-I meetings stall amid PTI resignations in Punjab Assembly

The strategy of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to withdraw from key assembly committees is beginning to affect public interest, with the Public Accounts Committee-I (PAC-I)...

PTI yet to decide on Constitutional Court boycott: Salman Akram Raja

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has not yet made a final decision on whether to boycott the newly established Federal Constitutional Court, according to the party’s...

LHC division bench suspends Sheikh Rasheed’s Umrah permission

The Lahore High Court (LHC) Division Bench has suspended a single bench order granting former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed permission to perform Umrah. The...

Justice Rizvi warns: Gutka more dangerous than cigarettes

The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the Gutka Act, reaffirming the ban on the chewing tobacco product. A two-member bench, headed by...

Adiala Jail denies Imran Khan operating x account from prison

A significant development has emerged regarding the request to suspend the X (formerly Twitter) account of PTI founder Imran Khan, as the Superintendent of...

Fazlur Rehman rejects 27th Amendment, calls it “forced and fake”

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman strongly rejected the 27th Constitutional Amendment on Monday, calling its approval “forced and fake” and saying it...

Pakistan to revamp PARC under china-backed reform plan

Pakistan is set to undertake a major restructuring of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) under a Strategic Reform and Cooperation Plan developed with...

Exhausted by war, Gazans await progress from ceasefire talks in Egypt

GAZA, Oct. 6: Residents of the Gaza Strip are watching closely as Palestinian and Israeli delegations arrived in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm...

China’s probe mission takes selfie with Earth from 43m KM away

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Wednesday unveiled a remarkable image of the Tianwen-2 probe alongside Earth, captured during its deep-space journey. The newly...

Ambassador Durrani takes charge in Ghana, emphasizes deepening Pakistan-Ghana cooperation

ACCRA: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Ghana, Najeeb Durrani, presented his credentials to President John Mahama on Friday, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its relations with...

Israeli military says Gaza City offensive will take “months”

JERUSALEM: Israeli military spokesman Effie Defrin said on Tuesday the ground offensive in Gaza City would take "months," after the assault began overnight and...

Media plays vital role in CPEC communication, Chinese envoy

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Embassy Charge d’Affaires Shi Yuanqiang has said that the media's role is significant in communicating bilateral relations and projects under the China-Pakistan...

Pakistan-China ties model of political trust, enduring cooperation, says Pakistani expert

ISLAMABAD: The friendship between Pakistan and China is a model of political trust and enduring cooperation, said Mushahid Hussain Syed, former chairman of the...

Pakistan nominates Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize over role in India-Pakistan de-escalation

ISLAMABAD, June 21 (Internews): The Government of Pakistan has formally recommended former U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing...

Xi meets Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

ASTANA: Chinese President Xi Jinping met here Monday with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the second China-Central Asia Summit. Xi arrived in the Kazakh...

Xi arrives in Astana for China-Central Asia Summit

ASTANA: Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit. Xi was welcomed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and other...

8 civilians martyred, 35 injured in Indian attack on Pakistan: ISPR

LAHORE: Eight civilians martyred, 35 injured as Indian missiles hit five locations inside Pakistan, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) DG Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif...

Xi Jinping’s stories with Vietnam

BEIJING: When To Lam made his first visit to China as Vietnam's top leader in August last year, he started the trip not in...

China to impose additional 34-pct tariffs on all U.S. imports starting April 10

BEIJING: China will impose additional 34-percent tariffs on all products imported from the United States starting from April 10, the Customs Tariff Commission of...

Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports

OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday that Canada will impose 25-percent tariffs on 155 billion Canadian dollars (about 107 billion U.S....

New fish species discovered in South China Sea

A Chinese research team has discovered a new fish species, named Mononoke tilefish (Branchiostegus sanae), in South China Sea. The findings were published Wednesday in...

U.S. abandoned military equipment in Afghanistan fuels terrorism in South Asia

By M.J. Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The abrupt U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 left behind billions of dollars' worth of military equipment, which has since fallen...

Chart New Vision at Start of New Year and embark on New Journey of China-Pakistan Relations

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President Asif Ali Zardari will pay a state visit to China from February 4 to February 8....

Pakistan’s ANF busts Int’l drug gang, thanks Saudi Arabia for releasing family framed in smuggling

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed gratitude to Saudi authorities for securing the release of a Pakistani family falsely accused of...

Int’l seminar highlights Pakistan’s role in countering terrorism and promoting regional stability 

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 30 (China Urdu) -- Pakistan has played a frontline role in combating terrorism, making immense sacrifices to restore peace and stability in...

China refutes false media report, reaffirms commitment to Gwadar, Balochistan development

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan has strongly refuted claims made in a recent article published by The Guardian newspaper. In a statement issued on...

1st commercial flight lands at Pakistan’s New Gwadar International Airport

GWADAR: Pakistan celebrated a major milestone in aviation history on Monday as the first commercial flight landed at the newly inaugurated New Gwadar International...

Chinese netizens welcome influx of “TikTok refugees”

BEIJING: Chinese internet users on a popular social networking platform have noticed a sudden influx of foreign newcomers who claim to have migrated from...

Security Forces Neutralize 13 Terrorists in South Waziristan Operation

South Waziristan: Security forces successfully eliminated 13 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan district, the military's media...

Govt’s internet restrictions attempt to ‘control and censor’ public: Bilawal

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Monday criticized the government’s internet restrictions and slowdowns, calling them a “attempt to control and censor”...

Yasin Malik’s wife appeals to Rahul Gandhi over inhumane prison conditions, calls for Parliament discussion

ISLAMABAD: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of Kashmiri leader Mohammad Yasin Malik has penned an impassioned appeal to Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, urging him...

Pakistani forces destroy terrorist network targeting CPEC and Chinese nationals

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have successfully dismantled a terrorist network aiming to sabotage the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and attack Chinese nationals in the...

Antony Blinken heads to Qatar for Ceasefire Talks after Hamas’ response

AMMAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Qatar on Wednesday for crucial talks after Hamas responded to a US-led proposal for a...

China urges U.S. to revoke illegal, unilateral sanctions against Chinese companies

BEIJING: China strongly opposes and condemns the United States' fabricating and spreading disinformation about Xinjiang, and urges it to revoke its illegal and unilateral...

India defeat Pakistan in crucial T20 World Cup match in New York

In a gripping encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Pakistan’s Green Shirts were handed a surprising six-run defeat by India...

China, Pakistan are good brothers who share weal and woe: Xi Jinping

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Friday. Pointing out that China and Pakistan are good neighbors...

China to upgrade CPEC, expand investments in Pakistan: Chinese Premier

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said that China is willing to work with Pakistan to enhance the synergy of their development strategies, focus on...

Sarwar Khawaja appointed as Distinguished Professor of Practice in Business Administration in Quaid-i-Azam University

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prestigious Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, has appointed Sarwar Khawaja as the Distinguished Professor of Practice in Business Administration. Khawaja, currently serving as the...

Xi urges to build China-Arab community with shared future

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on China and Arab states to deepen cooperation and step up the building of a China-Arab...

Security Forces kills 23 terrorists in KP operations

PESHAWAR: In a series of successful operations, Pakistani security forces killed 23 terrorists in three separate engagements across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province over the weekend,...

Pakistan asks Afghan Taliban to handover TTP terrorists behind Bisham attack

ISLAMABAD: The leadership of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), based in Afghanistan, along with hostile foreign intelligence agencies, orchestrated the March 26 suicide attack...

Army Captain, Soldier Martyred, 5 Terrorists Killed in Peshawar Operation

PESHAWAR: An army captain and a soldier were martyred on Sunday while five terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Hassan...

Legendary actor Talat Hussain dies in Karachi

Veteran actor Talat Hussain passed away in Karachi on Sunday at the age of 83. Born on September 18, 1940, Hussain died after a prolonged...

Pakistan to Implement New Policy to Prevent Fraudulent CNIC and Passport Issuance

ISLAMABAD: Alarmed by the recent disclosure of fraudulent issuance of computerized national identity cards (CNICs) and passports to non-citizens, the Pakistani government has decided...

Iranian President, FM embrace martyrdom in heliocopter crash

In a tragic helicopter crash, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, along with other officials, lost their lives en route...

In-depth response to questions about coal-fired electricity production in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (Internews): Electricity generation in Pakistan is subject to seasonal fluctuations, heavily influenced by weather patterns. During the summer months, as glaciers...

Security forces neutralize 3 terrorists in Balochistan, officer martyred

RAWALPINDI: Pakistani security forces carried out a successful intelligence-based operation in the vicinity of Sambaza, Zhob District, Balochistan on Tuesday, said the ISPR. The operation...

NAB Case: People likley to hear Imran Khan after 9 months detention

The Supreme Court (SC) granted permission for incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to present his arguments in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)...

Dar reaches Beijing for strategic dialogue with Chinese FM

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing on Monday to co-chair the 5th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, announced the Foreign Office (FO). Upon...

7 security personnel martyred in North Waziristan

Pakistan's seven security personnel were tragically martyred, and two others sustained injuries in two separate militant attacks on Saturday in North Waziristan, according to...

No compromise or deal with planners, architects of May 9 riots: army chief

As the nation marked the anniversary of the May 9 riots, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir firmly rejected any possibility of...

China, Serbia decide to build community with shared future

BELGRADE: China and Serbia have decided on Wednesday to build a community with a shared future, an upgrade of their relations from the comprehensive...

PM orders formation of Pakistan Skill Company to train overseas Pakistanis

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took a significant step on Wednesday, towards enhancing technical and vocational education nationwide by ordering the establishment of the...

U.S. expesses concern over safety of Imran Khan, other prisoners

The US State Department underscored the necessity of ensuring the safety and security of all detainees in Pakistan, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan...

May 9 saboteurs must make public apology with true heart: DG ISPR

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Maj-Gen Ahmed Sharif addressed a press conference in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, setting the stage for significant discussions...

China, France should uphold independence, jointly fend off “new Cold War” or bloc confrontation: Xi

PARIS: As the world goes through transformation and turbulence not seen in a century, China and France should uphold independence and jointly prevent a...

Pakistan is high-priority destination for Saudi Arabian investment: Al-Mubarak

Ibrahim Al-Mubarak, Assistant Minister of Investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), emphasized the significant economic, investment, and business ties between Saudi Arabia...

IMF mission likely to visit Pakistan this month for new loan deal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that its mission will visit Pakistan this month to discuss a new program, just as Islamabad gears...

President approves appointments of KP, Punjab, Balochistan governors

President Asif Ali Zardari has given his approval for the appointment of governors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Balochistan on Saturday. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari...

No talks until stolen mandate is returned: Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, the founding chairman of PTI, has connected the possibility of dialogue with the return of his party’s “stolen mandate” and the...

Pakistani lunar payload successfully departs aboard Chinese moon mission

In a significant milestone, a Pakistani satellite is set to orbit the moon as part of China’s Chang’e-6 lunar mission, launched from Hainan, China,...

20 killed, 21 injured after bus falls into ravine in Gilgit-Baltistan

At least 20 people lost their lives, and 21 others sustained injuries on Friday morning when a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in...

3 terrorists killed in military operation in Pakistan’s Tank district: ISPR

The Pakistan Army reported on Thursday that three terrorists were killed in an operation conducted in the northwest Tank district. According to a statement from...

Well aware of Constitutional limits, expect others to uphold same: Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir underscored the military's commitment to constitutional boundaries during his address at the passing-out parade of cadets...

PCB announces men’s cricket team for tour to Ireland, England

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled its 18-player squad on Thursday for the upcoming tours to Ireland and England, featuring two distinct Twenty20 International...

Army Chief, UK counterpart discuss to elevate bilateral defence relations

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir held a crucial meeting with his British counterpart, General Sir Patrick Sanders, to deliberate on enhancing...

No evidence of Imran Khan retains cipher: IHC

ISLAMABAD: In a recent development in the cipher case, the Islamabad High Court observed on Tuesday that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) lacks evidence...

Govt cut petrol, high-speed diesel prices

The government announced a significant reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) on Tuesday night for the upcoming fortnight. Petrol prices...

PM to attend World Economic Forum, Gaza meetings in Riyadh

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Participate in World Economic Forum Summit in Riyadh, Highlight Pakistan’s Global Priorities. As top Arab and European diplomats...

China hopes U.S. can view China’s development in positive light: Xi

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that China is happy to see a confident, open, prosperous and thriving United States, and hopes...

Astounding revelation: Govt gives 2 air bases to US: Omar Ayub

In a dramatic disclosure, the opposition leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, raised concerns on Thursday about the alleged provision of two...

155 killed, 236 injured in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa of Tanzania announced on Thursday that at least 155 people have lost their lives due to torrential rains associated with...

1st in Pakistan: Drug court sentences company chief with jail term

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark ruling believed to be one of its kind in Pakistan's legal history, the Rawalpindi Drug Court has imposed prison sentences...

SC panel seeks larger bench for appeals against civilians’ military trial

A six-member bench of the Supreme Court convened on Wednesday to deliberate on a crucial matter concerning intra-court appeals (ICAs) challenging the court's unanimous...

Pakistan, Iran to speed up finalization for free trade agreement: joint statement

Tehran and Islamabad have pledged to expedite the finalization of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as stated in a joint statement issued on Wednesday,...

IHC stands united against alleged meddling of intelligence officials

ISLAMABAD: In response to allegations of interference in judicial affairs by intelligence officials, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) convened a full-court meeting, chaired by...

Forex reserves may reach 9bn USD by June end: finance minister

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb provided an optimistic outlook on Tuesday, forecasting Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves to climb to "anywhere between 9 to 10 billion...

Nawaz Sharif embarks on private visit to China, purpose unknown

PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif embarked on a discreet five-day journey to China on Monday, keeping the details of his visit under wraps as the...

Pakistan, Iran to increase bilateral trade to 10 bn USD, sign eight MoUs

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi declared on Monday that Iran and Pakistan have resolved to boost their bilateral trade volume to $10 billion, emphasizing the...

Iranian President Raisi to arrive in Pakistan Monday on official visit

The Foreign Office (FO) of Pakistan announced on Sunday that Iranian President Dr Ebrahim Raisi is set to embark on an official visit to...

Pak-China economic, cultural ties growing fast after CPEC: Shehbaz

Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized on Saturday that the economic and cultural ties between Pakistan and China were rapidly expanding, largely due...

Judges’ letter: Imran asks CJP to punish subverters of Constitution

In a letter addressed to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Saturday, incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan called for the punishment...

4 killed, 2 injured in attack at Japanese in Karachi

Police confirmed on Friday that five Japanese nationals remained unharmed after their vehicle was targeted by a suicide bomber in Karachi’s Landhi area. Police...

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