China, Pakistan reach ‘new broad consensus’ on boosting ties – Pakistan
China and Pakistan have reached a new broad consensus on deepening their strategic partnership, according to a joint statement issued by the countries at the end of Prime Minister Shehbaz Shari’s visit to Beijing. The statement, shared by the Foreign Office (FO) on X, said, “The two sides engaged cordially and reached a new broad […]
PM Shehbaz hails ‘finest hour’ of Pak-China friendship – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday hailed the “finest hour” of the friendship between Pakistan and China. He made the remarks while addressing a ceremony in Beijing marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. “These relations were carved out with great commitment, devotion and dedication by the great […]
Diplomacy, new war technology vital to deter India, say experts – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Academicians, diplomats, military and war experts at a gathering emphasised importance of diplomacy and adoption of new war technologies to deter security threats posed by increasingly belligerent and aggressive India. The conference ‘Strategic Stability, Emerging Threats and Role of Diplomacy’ was organised by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in connection with Youm-i-Takbeer […]
Concern over risk of Congo fever during Eidul Azha – Pakistan
KARACHI: With Eidul Azha just round the corner, health experts have raised concerns over the increasing risk for zoonotic disease transmission and environmental pollution during the festive occasion. They urged citizens to ensure handling and slaughtering of sacrificial animals with adequate hygiene and veterinary precautions to minimise risk of Congo Crimean Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) — […]
Quetta bombing leaves ill-fated neighbourhood ‘uninhabitable’ – Pakistan
• Massive explosion damaged many homes near Chaman railway crossing, making them ‘unsafe’ to live in• Administration forms body to assess damage and formulate compensation measures QUETTA: After a powerful bomb explosion that targeted a shuttle train at the Chaman railway crossing in the provincial capital, residents of the nearby Faqirabad neighbourhood have been forced […]
Opposition may quit assemblies if govt does not change its attitude towards Imran: Achakzai – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Mehmood Khan Achakzai, opposition Leader in the National Assembly and leader of the Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP), on Monday hinted that the opposition alliance might quit the assemblies if the government did not change its attitude towards former prime minister Imran Khan. Speaking on Dawn News programme “Doosra Rukh”, he said: “I fear that […]
Newly married couple shot dead in Karachi’s Malir area: police – Pakistan
A newly married couple was shot dead in Karachi’s Malir area soon after appearing before a local court on Monday, according to a senior police official. According to Korangi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fida Hussain Janwari, the couple was returning from the court when assailants, who were chasing their car, opened fire on them […]
Deputy PM Dar to visit New York from May 26-28 for UN meetings – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will depart from Beijing on Tuesday for New York to participate in UN meetings, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In New York, Dar is set to participate in the United Nations Security Council’s open debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and […]
Margalla Hills fire brought under control, cooling process underway: district admin – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A fire which erupted in the capital’s Margalla Hills near the F-5 sector on Monday was “completely” brought under control and the cooling process was underway, the district administration said. According to a statement, “The fire has been completely brought under control, and the cooling process is underway.” However, there are no official reports […]
Fire erupts in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills, hiking trails temporarily closed: district admin – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A fire broke out on Monday in the capital’s Margalla Hills near the F-5 sector, the district administration said. A contingent of firefighters reached the site to extinguish the blaze, alongside local residents, the district administration said in a statement, adding that the blaze would “soon be brought under control”. “As a result of […]