Afghan Taliban stretched ceasefire through talks instead of tackling terrorism: FO
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Sunday said that Afghan Taliban have stretched the ceasefire through talks instead of tackling terrorism. The Third Round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks, mediated by the friendly states of Turkiye and Qatar, concluded in Istanbul on November 7, 2025. Pakistan expresses deep gratitude for the sincere efforts
Ruling parties propose three additional amendments to standing committees on law and justice
By: Mehwish Qamas Khan ISLAMABAD: The ruling parties on Sunday proposed three additional amendments to the standing committees of both houses of parliament on law and justice, which reconvened to discuss the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The three new amendments include renaming the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to sources, the coalition
Shehbaz Sharif orders withdrawal of PM’s immunity clause in 27th amendment
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the immediate withdrawal of a proposed amendment in the 27th constitutional amendment bill that aimed to grant immunity to the Prime Minister. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister mentioned that upon his return from Azerbaijan, he
Pakistan foils cross border smuggling bid
Security forces successfully intercepted a major drug smuggling attempt near the Pakistan-Iran border, recovering a significant consignment of narcotics and neutralizing a key smuggler during an exchange of fire. Official sources report that the operation was conducted by a Special Operations Team (SOT) from the 137 Wing, based on intelligence
Pakistan to produce Chromebooks locally as Google expands manufacturing
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Saturday said that Google will manufacture approximately 600,000 Chromebooks each year in Pakistan, marking a major milestone for the country’s technology sector. Speaking to the media, she said Google has completed its registration in Pakistan and plans to
Fawad criticizes CM Afridi over confrontational politics
ISLAMABAD: Ex-members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) met with Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) leader Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain to discuss the means of strengthening national unity and reducing political confrontations in the country. In the meeting, Chaudhry Shujaat pointed out that national interest should be placed above everything else and added that
Nation celebrates 148th birth anniversary of poet-philosopher Allama Iqbal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is celebrating the 148th birth anniversary of its poet and philosopher, Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, the “Poet of the East,” a title given to him by the whole world. Iqbal was born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877, and his philosophy and concepts were the factors that eventually
NADRA offices nationwide shut down: official announcement
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that its offices across the country will be closed for one day. According to an official statement, NADRA will observe a public holiday declared by the federal government and will remain closed on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in observance of Allama
Role of Commander Defence Forces after Proposed 27th Amendment
The primary purpose of appointing commander defence forces CDF is to activate a cohesive and multidimensional defence strategy as per changing character of warfare, in which land strategy maintains imminence in Pakistan’s context In Pakistan the land strategy holds primacy and remains the core of our defence policy due to
3rd ODI-South Africa wins toss decides to bat first
South Africa won the toss and decided to choose batting as three-match ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa has reached its decisive stage. Both teams have won one match each, the third and final match of the series will be played on Saturday at the historic Iqbal Stadium in
