Iran appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between Tehran and Washington – World
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Wednesday that the Islamic republic appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to end the Middle East war, without commenting on a ceasefire extension announced by the United States. He expressed these views while answering reporters’ questions, a statement by Iran’s foreign ministry said, adding that Baqaei was asked about Pakistan’s […]
In 45-minute phone call with Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to advancing regional peace – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, reaffirming during the conversation that Pakistan would “remain fully committed to its honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security”. The conversation, which was detailed in a statement by the PM’s Office, took place after US President Donald […]
Pakistan’s Nadia, Aqsa reflect on FIFA Series highs, heartbreak and the road ahead – Sport
KARACHI: The team bus was whistling and laughing after an 8-0 demolition. Four days later, the same players sat in a silent dressing room, a 1-0 loss to Mauritania playing on loop in their heads. Pakistan’s first-ever FIFA Series campaign contained both extremes — a record-breaking win, a narrow defeat that stung more than any […]
Polish DPM commends Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire in call with Ishaq Dar
Both counterparts appreciate momentum in Pakistan–Poland relations, commit to strengthening cooperation Polish Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Photo: X Polish Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Radosław Sikorski on Sunday commended Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and appreciated the country’s […]
Sarfaraz named Pakistan’s Test coach for Bangladesh series in May – Sport
Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as head coach for the two-match Test series in Bangladesh next month, the Pakistan Sports Board (PCB) said on Saturday. The first of the two matches – part of the ICC World Test Championship — will be played at Sher-i-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka from May 8 […]
Aurangzeb lauds Beijing’s support for Pakistan’s IMF programme during meeting with Chinese counterpart – Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb appreciated China’s support in facilitating Pakistan’s engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, the finance ministry said on Friday. Aurangzeb arrived in the United States on Monday to participate in the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings 2026, taking place […]
IMF managing director meets Aurangzeb, hails Pakistan’s reform progress, macroeconomic stability – Business
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has commended Pakistan’s “continued progress on economic reforms” under the Fund’s programme and the resulting macroeconomic stability. She met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, where the finance czar had arrived on Monday. During his visit, […]
Pakistan’s largest IT park gets go-ahead
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tech landscape is set to receive a significant boost with the establishment of the country’s largest IT Park in the federal capital. Covering an area of 3.3 acres, the ambitious project has received approval from the Special Investment Facilitation Committee (SIFC), marking a monumental stride forward for technological innovation in Pakistan. This landmark […]
Snowless winter, surprise rain, unusual cold wave: What is up with Pakistan’s weather? – Pakistan
Rising temperatures, rapid glacial melts and warming oceans are triggering a host of climate-related events. When Mohammad Hasan returned to his hometown in Gilgit-Baltistan last month, he was welcomed by a parched Skardu gasping for precipitation. The peaks encircling the town, usually hidden under a blanket of snow, looked livid with thirst. In neighbouring Khyber […]
Finance ministry, IMF begin second review of Pakistan’s standby arrangement – Business
The finance ministry and a delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday kicked off the second and last review of Pakistan’s $3 billion standby arrangement with the body. The ministry had said a day ago the review would be a four-day affair and hoped for a for a successful IMF staff-level agreement after […]