Pakistan, Afghan Taliban conclude first round of Qatar-mediated talks
DOHA: The first round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan concluded in Doha, according to informed sources. The next session, scheduled for tomorrow morning, will focus on cross-border infiltration by militant groups operating from Afghan territory. Sources said Pakistan’s delegation was led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, while the Afghan
Chief Minister Bugti pays tribute to martyrs of Karsaz tragedy
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Saturday paid tribute to the martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy on its 18th anniversary, honouring those who laid down their lives for the cause of democracy. In his message, the chief minister said that the Karsaz tragedy remains a dark yet defining
ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan in protest case
RAWALPINDI: In a significant development in the November protest case, a Rawalpindi court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, prompting police to form a special team to carry out her arrest. According to officials, a team from the Sadiqabad Police Station will leave for Lahore today with
Islamabad, Kabul must agree on clear rules for coexistence: Khawaja Saad Rafique
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique on Saturday underscored the significance of the proposed Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Doha, calling them “highly important” in light of recent tensions between the two neighbours. Commenting on the ongoing border conflict, Rafique stressed that Pakistan and Afghanistan must establish permanent and
Pakistani delegation arrives in Qatar for talks with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif will hold talks with Afghan Taliban officials in the Qatari capital Doha today. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, these talks are very important for the immediate and effective elimination of terrorism originating from Afghan soil. The delegation aims
Who stole Einstein’s brain and why?
Who stole Einstein’s brain and why? When the world’s most brilliant scientist, Albert Einstein, died on April 18, 1955, at Princeton Hospital in the US state of New Jersey, no one had any idea that an event was going to happen that day that would shake the world. At the time
Gold price decreases in Pakistan- Check latest prices
After continuous soaring in global and local markets, gold and silver prices recorded a major decline on Saturday. Due to the huge decline in gold prices in the international market, gold per tola fell by Rs 10,600 to Rs 446,300 at the local level. Similarly, the price of 10 grams
Afghanistan prioritizes peaceful coexistence in the region : Zabihullah Mujahid
KABUL: Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has made it clear that Afghanistan prioritizes peaceful coexistence in the region as an independent and sovereign capacity, and does not accept the influence of any country. In an interview given to Afghan media, Zabihullah Mujahid said that Afghanistan has always formulated its foreign
Govt extends private Hajj registration deadline to October 22
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the registration deadline for the private Hajj scheme until October 22, allowing more applicants to secure a place under the programme. According to a spokesperson for the ministry, private Hajj operators have so far booked 55,500 pilgrims, while approximately 4,500 slots remain
Pakistan conducts precision strikes on Gul Bahadur Group in Afghanistan’s Paktika, killing over 100 militants
Pakistan on Friday conducted strikes against the Kharji Hafiz Gul Bahadur group’s camps located in the border areas of North and South Waziristan, Afghanistan. In the past 48 hours, Kharjis operating from Afghanistan have attempted to launch multiple terrorist attacks inside Pakistan, which were effectively countered by security forces. As
