PM Shehbaz expresses solidarity with Qatari amir, urges de-escalation, dialogue for regional peace
Both review bilateral relations, reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation in areas including security, defence Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi receives Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Doha Airport. PHOTO: PMO/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed solidarity with Qatar and urged de-escalation and dialogue for peace in the Middle […]
Pakistan, Turkiye commando exercise Jinnah-XIII concludes in Ankara, Isparta
ISPR says primary aim of exercise was to refine drills, procedures, techniques related to counterterrorism operations Pakistan, Turkiye Joint Commando and Special Forces Exercise Jinnah-XIII. PHOTO: Screengrab The Pakistan–Turkiye Joint Commando and Special Forces Exercise Jinnah-XIII was successfully conducted in Turkiye on Thursday, focusing on counterterrorism operations, the military’s media wing said in a statement […]
Pakistan receives $2bn from Saudi Arabia: State Bank – Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that Pakistan has received $2 billion from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The development comes as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in Saudi Arabia to push diplomatic efforts to promote peace in the Middle East. A day earlier, the kingdom pledged an additional $3 billion in deposits […]
Capital Development Authority razes nearly 200 Noorpur Shahan houses during massive operation in Islamabad – Pakistan
• Police book 350 individuals under Anti-Terrorism Act, other charges over Tuesday’s violent clash• FIR alleges use of petrol bombs, firearms• Residents dispute CDA’s claim, civic body defends action ISLAMABAD: After the police registered a case against residents of Noorpur Shahan under multiple charges, including provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act, in connection with Tuesday’s violent […]
Paper oil – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
AN interesting thing is happening in the oil markets that has not received enough media attention. Given the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the severe supply-side crisis that has hit global oil markets, there should by now have been a spiralling rise in the price of oil. But instead, we see it […]
Irked by JI banners on civic woes, Karachi mayor warns printing presses of shutdown – Pakistan
Mayor Murtaza Wahab rides an e-bike given to KMC vigilance squad.—Dawn • Wahab sees banners, posters affixed by Jamaat as a blot on city’s beauty• Forms KMC vigilance squad on e-bikes to curb vandalism by addicts KARACHI: The tussle between the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and opposition Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) over governance and deteriorating civic […]
No date finalised for second round of US-Iran talks: FO
Spokesperson says “if talks take place” the date and time will be announced officially, warning against speculation The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday clarified that no dates have been decided for the second round of talks between the US and Iran and that, “if talks take place,” the date and time will be announced officially. Speaking at a weekly […]
Irked by JI banners on civic woes, mayor Wahab warns printing presses of shutdown – Pakistan
Mayor Murtaza Wahab rides an e-bike given to KMC vigilance squad.—Dawn • Wahab sees banners, posters affixed by Jamaat as a blot on city’s beauty• Forms KMC vigilance squad on e-bikes to curb vandalism by addicts KARACHI: The tussle between the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and opposition Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) over governance and deteriorating civic […]
Tax relief on menstrual products proposed in Balochistan – Pakistan
QUETTA: Balochistan Minister for Education Raheela Durrani has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the health, dignity and well-being of women and girls across the province through decisive legislative action. Presiding over a consultative meeting on Wednesday to strategise a joint assembly resolution on menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) tax reforms, she said steps were […]
11 nations urge support for states facing Middle East war fallout – World
IRAN’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomes Field Marshal Asim Munir upon his arrival at the airport in Tehran, days after the first round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad remained inconclusive.—AFP • US blockade turns back several vessels as Trump claims peace within reach• Iran threatens to disrupt Red Sea maritime route if ports remain under […]