PM Shehbaz Sharif reviews austerity, fuel-saving measures amid regional instability
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a review meeting today to assess the implementation of fuel-saving measures and austerity initiatives in response to the current regional situation. The meeting focused on the government’s actions to ensure a sufficient petroleum supply while minimizing costs and providing relief to the public. During
Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm strategic ties in bilateral meeting
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Ishaq Dar, held a bilateral meeting today with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkiye, Hakan Fidan, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting focused on the evolving regional situation and ongoing efforts to promote peace and de-escalation.
Foreign Minister hosts Egyptian, Turkish counterparts at foreign office for regional talks
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar welcomed Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad today, marking the beginning of important bilateral consultations. The meetings focused on regional developments, including the evolving situation in
Bushra Bibi undergoes medical checkup after health declines in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has been diagnosed with vision problems, according to her medical report. Following an examination at Adiala Jail by Dr. Arif Khan, an eye specialist at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital, the report highlights several issues affecting
Islamabad to host key meeting today for middle east de-escalation
ISLAMABAD: In a major diplomatic push to de-escalate the month-long conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Pakistan is today hosting a high-stakes meeting of the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt. In a high-stakes diplomatic gamble to pull the region back from the brink, Pakistan is today
Islamabad becomes diplomatic hub amid Iran conflict, Al Jazeera reports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has become a major player in the ongoing efforts to resolve the tensions that are rocking the Iran conflict, according to a report by a Qatari media house known as Al Jazeera. In essence, Pakistan is taking a major part in the diplomatic efforts being made to resolve
Khawaja Asif: Pakistan’s mediation role in Middle East conflict a historic milestone
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has termed Pakistan’s mediation role in the ongoing Middle East war conflict between Iran and the United States a historic achievement in the country’s 78-year history. During an interview with a private news channel, Khawaja Asif stated, “Pakistan’s mediation role in the ongoing conflict between
Egypt, Turkiye’s FMs arrive in Islamabad for key four-nation talks
ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of Egypt and Turkiye have arrived in Islamabad to participate in a high-level four-nation conference aimed at resolving the ongoing tensions in the Middle East region. The conference will also focus on the possibility of a ceasefire with Iran. The conference will be chaired by Pakistan’s
FBR denies social media rumours of new tax relief for senior citizens
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) denies all social media allegations that declare that tax relief now exists for citizens who have reached their 60th birthday. The online allegations which started on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook claimed that FBR had declared a 50% tax reduction for
Pakistan, Iran agree on joint efforts for regional stability amid rising tensions
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The leaders discussed the escalating tensions in the Middle East and reiterated the need for joint efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region. During the conversation, Ishaq Dar expressed
