Pakistan Navy successfully test fires locally developed extended-range anti-ship missile: ISPR – Pakistan
The Pakistan Navy has successfully fired a locally developed anti-ship missile to engage targets at an extended range, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Thursday. “In a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, accurately engaging […]
PM Shehbaz concludes visit to Saudi Arabia, to head to Doha: PMO – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has concluded his official visit to Saudi Arabia and will now head to Qatar’s capital Doha, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Thursday. In a statement posted to social media, the PMO said that PM Shehbaz will hold a bilateral meeting in Doha with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim […]
3 abducted polio workers recovered in Bannu after joint efforts of police, jirga – Pakistan
BANNU: Three polio workers abducted by militants on Wednesday have been safely recovered through coordinated efforts by the police and local jirga elders, police said. Under the leadership of the Bannu district police officer (DPO), the police initiated immediate action following the incident. A comprehensive strategy was adopted by taking local jirga elders into confidence. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]