Pakistan expands US lobbying push with focus on defence, critical minerals and policy influence – World
WASHINGTON: Pakistan has significantly expanded its lobbying and strategic communications footprint in the United States, signing a new $1.2 million contract with a Washington-based advisory firm as it seeks deeper engagement on defence cooperation, critical minerals and broader economic diplomacy in an increasingly competitive policy environment. According to filings submitted under the US Foreign Agents […]
Suicide attack targets police post in KP’s Bannu, casualties feared – Pakistan
BANNU: A suspected suicide attack was carried out on the Fateh Khel police post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Saturday, using a vehicle laden with explosives. The attack triggered multiple powerful explosions followed by intense gunfire in the area. According to sources, at least four explosions occurred during the attack, which were heard some […]
Marka-i-Haq a ‘defining landmark in the nation’s journey’: ISPR – Pakistan
Marka-i-Haq is a “defining landmark” in the nation’s journey, the military said on Saturday as Pakistan marked the first anniversary of the brief war with India. In a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military said that the brief conflict demonstrated Pakistan’s measured and resolute response and “exposed adversarial conspiracies, false flag […]
‘Etched in history’: PM Shehbaz says Pakistan cannot be ‘intimidated or subdued’ as nation marks Marka-i-Haq anniversary – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that Pakistan can neither be “intimidated nor subdued by any aggressor” as the nation marks the first anniversary of Marka-i-Haq. Last year’s confrontation with India, beginning with the April 22 Pahalgam attack and the subsequent military conflict — which resulted as a resounding victory for Pakistan — until […]
‘Etched in history’: PM Shehbaz says Pakistan can neither be ‘intimidated nor subdued by any aggressor’ as nation marks first anniversary of Marka-i-Haq – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that Pakistan can neither be “intimidated nor subdued by any aggressor” as the nation marks the first anniversary of Marka-i-Haq. Last year’s confrontation with India, beginning with the April 22 Pahalgam attack and the subsequent military conflict — which resulted as a resounding victory for Pakistan — until […]
NAPA Repertory Festival 2026 opens with vibrant celebration
KARACHI: The National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) has officially launched its Repertory Festival 2026, bringing a colourful celebration of theatre to Karachi. The festival, running from May 8 to May 23 at the Zia Mohyeddin Theatre, will feature a series of thought-provoking and highquality stage productions showcasing the talent of Pakistan’s theatre artists. The […]
Abbas takes five wickets to put Pakistan ahead in Bangladesh Test – Sport
Mohammad Abbas claimed five wickets to restrict Bangladesh to 413, before two debutant batsmen combined to put Pakistan in a strong position in the first Test on Saturday. Opener Azan Awais hit an unbeaten 85 and Abdullah Fazal, also playing in his first Test, was 37 not out as Pakistan reached 179-1 at stumps on […]
Iran can endure US blockade for months without major economic crisis: Report
Iran’s oil output is falling under blockade pressure, and storage may run out within two months A banner with a picture of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, next to a symbolic classroom of the Minab school students who were killed in a strike, in Tehran, Iran, May 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States’ […]
European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship – World
Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens from a cruise ship bound for Tenerife, which was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain’s interior minister said in Madrid on Saturday. The European Union is sending two further planes for the remaining European citizens, Fernando Grande-Marlaska added. Earlier, the […]
A look at the new capabilities Pakistan employed against India during Marka-i-Haq – Pakistan
Pakistan showcased a wide variety of military weaponry and technology, ranging from advanced missiles to network-centric warfare systems. A year ago, Pakistan and India fought a short but intense war — the worst military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours in decades. During the period of Marka-i-Haq (the battle for truth), Indian fighter jets were […]