Pakistan, Saudi Arabia urge restraint amid renewed US-Iran tensions
FM Dar, Faisal bin Farhan voice concern over escalating hostilities, back dialogue and mediation despite Islamabad MoU Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L) and Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Photos: File Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday expressed deep concern over the recent escalation between the United States and Iran despite the signing […]
9 more terrorists killed in ongoing operation in Balochistan, taking overall tally since July 5 to 88: state media – Pakistan
Citing security sources, state-run Pakistan TV reported on Saturday that nine more terrorists had been killed in the ongoing operation in Balochistan, taking the overall tally since July 5 to 88. “Operation Shaban continues across Balochistan as the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps and police intensify coordinated air and ground operations against terrorist hideouts,” it said […]
AJK PM welcomes rebuke to those ‘misusing JAAC’ platform’ – Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Friday welcomed the latest assertions by a senior leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) about the ‘misuse’ of the platform by some individuals. Sharing a video clip of the address by senior JAAC leader Umar Nazir Kashmari at the Eidgah sit-in on […]
SC lays down guidelines to curb harassment in educational institutions – Pakistan
• Restores headmistress’ penalty for negligence in protecting female teachers• Orders strict anti-harassment mechanisms, law enforcement ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday restored a severe penalty imposed on a government school headmistress for gross negligence in failing to prevent the sexual harassment of female teachers under her supervision. A two-judge SC bench, headed by Justice […]
Quetta sit-in ends after abducted tribesmen return home – Pakistan
QUETTA: Protesters who had been staging a sit-in at the Quetta Airport Road, triggered by the killing of five tribesmen, injuring of eight and the kidnapping of 11 others from Hanna Urak Valley, called off their protest after the release of the kidnapped people, following successful negotiations between Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and leaders […]
Troops join FC, police to hunt down terrorists in Quetta – Pakistan
• CM Bugti says 75 terrorists killed in joint ops since July 5; 39 killed in ‘Operation Shaban’• Claims attempt to attack police station in Khuzdar foiled• NA panel to visit Quetta for security assessment• Police issue detailed account of how attack on Mangi dam post unfolded• Deny reports of policemen resigning, regret spread of […]
Pakistan, US cite ‘significant progress’ in Washington trade talks
Andrabi says both sides ironing out differences, building convergence, with view to early conclusion of agreement Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul, who led the Pakistan delegation, characterised the talks as positive and appreciated the significant progress made during the negotiations. PHOTO: Tahir Andrabi on X Pakistan and the United States have made significant progress towards a […]
75 terrorists killed in Balochistan since July 5, says CM Bugti – Pakistan
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Friday stated that a total of 75 terrorists had been killed since July 5 in various intelligence-based operations in the province. In a post on social media platform X, CM Bugti said: “Operation Shaban is progressing successfully following the terrorist attack on Mangi Dam Police Station.” He elaborated that […]
PM Shehbaz calls on Iran, other parties not to jeopardise ‘hard-earned peace gains’ – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called on Iran and all other parties involved in the Middle East conflict to exercise restraint and not jeopardise the “hard-earned peace gains” achieved over the past few months following an escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. Efforts to end the Middle East war have suffered a setback […]
75 militants killed in Balochistan since July 5, says CM Bugti – Pakistan
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Friday stated that a total of 75 terrorists had been killed since July 5 in various intelligence-based operations. In a post on social media platform X, CM Bugti said: “Operation Shaban is progressing successfully following the terrorist attack on Mangi Dam Police Station.” He elaborated that 39 terrorists had […]