Pakistan condemns drone strike on Saudi Arabia, expresses solidarity with Riyadh – Pakistan
Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the kingdom, a statement from the Foreign Office (FO) said. In a post on X, Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry reported that three drones were intercepted and destroyed on Monday morning, having originated from Iraqi airspace. The United Arab Emirates condemned the […]
CM Afridi issues directives to apprehend Maulana Idrees’ killers, expresses concern over law and order
Says all available resources will be utilised to bring those involved in the incident to justice K-P CM Sohail Afridi. Photo: Screengrab Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Thursday expressed deep concern over the prevailing law and order situation in the province and said that strict directives had been issued to relevant authorities to apprehend […]
In China, President Zardari expresses interest in closer collaboration in seed technology, agricultural research – World
President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday expressed Pakistan’s interest in closer collaboration in seed technology, agricultural research and modern farming practices with China as he met the secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Hunan. The president arrived in China on Saturday for a week-long visit to the Hunan and Hainan provinces for engagements […]
PM Shehbaz expresses displeasure at lack of functional early warning systems in GB – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed displeasure at the lack of functional early weather warning systems for protection against climate risks in Gilgit-Baltistan and ordered an inquiry into the matter. He issued the directive while chairing a review meeting on pre-monsoon strategy and climate preparedness. During the meeting, the premier expressed displeasure at […]
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 […]
Senior Taliban official expresses hope for cordial Pak-Afghan relations in meeting with envoy – World
A senior Afghan Taliban leader has expressed the hope that Pakistan’s new government will have cordial relations with Kabul, Afghan state media reported on Tuesday. Kandahar Governor Mullah Muhammad Shirin Akhund received Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires (Cd’A) and head of mission in Kabul, Ubaid ur Rehman Nizamani, in Kandahar, the spiritual centre of the Afghan Taliban […]
Shehzad Roy expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ to Malala
In a touching display of camaraderie, celebrated singer and activist Shehzad Roy, and the globally revered Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, recently took to social media to express their mutual appreciation and support for each other’s philanthropic endeavours. A candid and heartwarming snapshot shared on Shehzad’s Instagram Story captured a moment of genuine connection between […]
In call with Iranian counterpart, FM Jilani expresses Pakistan’s readiness to work with Tehran on all issues – World
In the backdrop of recent tensions between Pakistan and Iran, Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Friday held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and expressed Islamabad’s readiness to work with Tehran on all issues. On Tuesday, Iran had launched attacks in Pakistan targeting what it described as bases for the militant […]