Govts condemn Israel for firing towards diplomats in West Bank

Governments in more than a dozen countries have condemned Israel after members of the Israeli armed forces opened fired in the direction of a diplomatic delegation visiting the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, reported Al Jazeera. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Israeli ambassador had been summoned and he expected an immediate […]

Two dead in Australia after torrential rain ravages rural towns

Flash flooding on Australia’s southeast coast has killed two people and cut off towns, isolating tens of thousands of residents, as officials on Thursday warned more downpours were expected over the next 24 hours. Major flooding hit several rural towns in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, Australia’s most populous […]

Trump yet again takes credit for trade-led Pakistan-India ceasefire

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated his role in de-escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, saying that he “settled” a cross-border exchange of fire through the leverage of trade. The US president’s remarks came during a recent meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Trump’s latest comments follow earlier statements this month in which […]

At GHQ ceremony, Field Marshal Asim Munir lauds sacrifices of martyrs

RAWALPINDI: A Special Guard of Honour ceremony was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday to honour Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, following his elevation to the highest military rank. During the event, which took place at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada within the GHQ, Field Marshal Munir laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada […]

In trilateral engagement, Pakistan and China agree to extend CPEC to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: In a significant trilateral engagement, Pakistan and China have agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan, reaffirming their commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and economic cooperation. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister […]

India’s ‘new normal’ works against its interests, says Bilawal ahead of global outreach

Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that India’s so-called “new normal” of aggression is neither sustainable nor in its own interest, especially given that both Islamabad and New Delhi are nuclear powers. Hours after a ceasefire was agreed upon between the nations earlier this month, Indian Prime Minister […]

Pakistan to ‘extend’ airspace ban for Indian flights by another month

KARACHI: Pakistan has decided to extend the closure of its airspace for Indian flights by another month. According to sources, the decision is expected to be announced today (Wednesday) or tomorrow. Following this, a Notice to Airmen (Notam) will be issued. Under International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) rules, airspace restrictions cannot be imposed for more […]

India-backed terrorists martyr six, including children, in Khuzdar school bus bombing

A powerful explosion near Zero Point in Khuzdar targeted a school bus on Wednesday, martyring six, including four students, and injuring dozens more, the province’s chief minister said, drawing condemnations from across the country. Terrorists targeted the school bus as it was heading towards the educational institute with more than 40 students on board in […]