Pakistan Condemns India’s Hostile Rhetoric on Kashmir, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace

Pakistan has strongly criticized recent provocative statements by Indian leaders, calling them reflective of a dangerous mindset that favors hostility over regional peace. The Foreign Office (FO) issued a sharp rebuttal following inflammatory remarks from Indian officials, including a May 29 statement by India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesperson demanding Pakistan “hand over” Azad Jammu and […]

PTI Warned Against Protest Call — Legal Action Will Follow, Says Rana Sanaullah

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has warned that if the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) calls for a protest movement, some of their members may resort to unlawful actions and will be dealt with accordingly. In a statement, Rana Sanaullah recalled that PTI had previously announced a protest for November 24 last […]

Nawaz Sharif Claims Credit for Pakistan’s Nuclear Program, Downplays A.Q. Khan’s Role

London: Former Prime Minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif has stated that his party was responsible for making Pakistan a nuclear power and collaborating with China on the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet. The ruling party has recently intensified its claims over the nuclear program, seemingly minimizing the contributions of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, widely regarded […]

Bilawal Bhutto-Led Pakistani Delegation Begins Key UN Engagements Today

A high-level Pakistani delegation, headed by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, is set to commence crucial meetings at the United Nations today (June 2). The delegation will engage with ambassadors from 14 UN Security Council member states, including all five permanent members. Bilawal and Senator Sherry Rehman have already arrived in New York, with other delegation members joining […]

US-Based Pakistani Delegation Fails to Secure Meeting with Imran Khan During Islamabad Visit

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistani-American doctors and businessmen has returned to Lahore after spending four days in Islamabad without managing to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, reliable sources confirmed on Friday. The group, which arrived in Pakistan last week, had aimed to meet the jailed former prime minister at Adiala Jail and engage […]

Pakistan Condemns Surge in Islamophobic Incidents Across India

Pakistan has voiced serious concern over the escalating wave of Islamophobia in India, urging New Delhi to ensure the rights and safety of all its citizens, regardless of their religion. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said, “Pakistan calls upon the Government of India to uphold the rights and […]

Pakistan to Hold Trade Talks in U.S. Amid Rising Tariff Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Pakistani officials will visit the United States next week to discuss potential trade agreements, as Pakistan aims to avoid steep tariffs on its exports. The country faces a possible 29% tariff on goods exported to the U.S., stemming from a $3 billion trade surplus. These tariffs are […]

Sadia Iqbal Reclaims Top Spot in ICC Women’s T20I Bowler Rankings

Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal has regained her position at the top of the ICC Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Bowler Rankings. Sadia’s impressive performance in the recently concluded ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Lahore, where she took nine wickets at an average of 16, earned her a spot in the team of the tournament. […]

ADB breaks new ground with surging private sector operations

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed a record 58 private sector transactions in 2024—up 45% from the previous year, with $2.6 billion of financing, according to its 2024 Private Sector Operations Report on Development Effectiveness. The total volume of commitments, including programs, projects, and cofinancing reached an unprecedented $8 billion, underscoring ADB’s growing role […]