Category : National

ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that India is conducting a proxy war through Afghanistan, claiming that the neighboring country is being used as a base for destabilizing activities against Pakistan. In an interview with Geo News, Khawaja Asif said that both Pakistani and Afghan Taliban groups are receiving

ISLAMABAD: In response to media queries regarding a social media post by the British Special Representative for Afghanistan, the Spokesperson, Mr Tahir Andrabi, has said they have seen the social media post by the British SRA regarding developments along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The one-sided remarks are devoid of a deeper

A global ranking of the world’s most and least powerful passports has been released, with Singapore retaining the top position, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The report states that citizens of Singapore can travel visa-free to 192 destinations, maintaining its status as the world’s most powerful passport. In

The Italian Ministry of University and Research has significantly tightened the criteria for international students, announcing a substantial increase in the minimum bank balance required to secure a study visa for the upcoming academic years. According to the updated regulations for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 sessions, the financial threshold for

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed commitment to press freedom, asserting that a free media is indispensable for accountability, transparency, and the strengthening of a democratic society. In their separate messages on World Press Freedom Day, both leaders paid tribute to journalists for their selfless

The Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court, Aminuddin Khan, has approved a significant increase in allowances for court employees, raising judicial and utility allowances by up to 50 per cent of the current basic salary. According to an office order issued following the approval, the revised allowances will take

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting on energy sector reforms, directing authorities to prioritise consumer facilitation, reduce system losses, and accelerate the adoption of modern technology. The prime minister emphasised the need to improve facilities for both industrial and domestic electricity consumers, while calling for

Internal divisions within the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) have deepened, following reports of a heated exchange between Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and Additional Secretary General Firdous Shamim Naqvi. Sources indicate that during a discussion last night within the core committee regarding organizational matters, tensions escalated significantly, leading to bitter words

ISLAMABAD: The hashtag #PConnectsMarkaEHaq continued to dominate conversations on X, maintaining its position among Pakistan’s top national trends amid sustained user engagement. Digital monitoring indicates that the hashtag generated a high volume of impressions within a short span, with users sharing posts, videos, and commentary linked to the Pakistan Connect