Pakistan’s Saima Saleem upsets India in Security Council
Second Secretary on Human Rights for Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Saima Saleem said that it is ridiculous for India to teach a lesson of peace, which itself is guilty of violating international law and Security Council resolutions, aggression against neighbours and state-sponsored terrorism in the
Details of toshakhana gifts received by PM Shehbaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has released the Toshakhana record for the period from April to June 2026, revealing that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and other senior government officials received a total of 21 gifts during the quarter. According to official documents, Prime
Chief Justice of Pakistan condemns Mastung attack, postpones judicial conference
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his gunman in a deadly attack in Balochistan’s Mastung district, issuing a condolence message on behalf of the country’s judiciary. In his statement, the
Fuel Prices Increase for Fourth Consecutive Day
ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) once again jacked up petroleum prices, pushing petrol and diesel rates higher from July 24, 2026, amid the revised petroleum pricing mechanism. The authority revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products following the government’s updated pricing formula. The price of petrol has been
Visa Fee Waived for Pakistanis: Which Country Is It?
ISLAMABAD: The Sri Lankan government has waived visa fees for Pakistani citizens, while online visa applications are processed within 48 hours. As per media reports, the Sri Lankan Consul General Sanjeeva Patiwala said that ending visa fees for Pakistanis increased the number of Pakistani tourists visiting Sri Lanka. In 2026,
Field Marshal Vows to Continue Anti-Khawarij Operations in Balochistan
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Thursday vowed that targeted operations against Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan would continue with full resolve until the menace of terrorism and its abettors are eliminated from Pakistan. He lauded the people of Balochistan for their support and cooperation with security
High-Level Moot Recommends New Provinces
ISLAMABAD: To cope with the prevailing security problems and administrative issues being faced by the country, a high-level moot on Thursday called for more provinces in the country. The demand came from a high-level security meeting that said it is the need of the hour for a stable and peaceful
Internet Starts Returning to AJK’s Mirpur
MIRPUR: The internet service started resuming in Mirpur division and its adjoining areas in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday after a 45-day disruption. The suspension of internet service in Mirpur division affected residents, businesses and routine communication in the area. The restoration comes as AJK prepares for the
Pakistan Slams Amnesty Report, Rejects Allegations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly rejected Amnesty International’s recent report on civilian casualties in Kabul, Afghanistan, adding that the attacks were based on credible intelligence and only targeted a military drone workshop and weapons cache inside Camp Phoenix. Pakistan said that Amnesty’s report is based solely on the claims and one-sided
S&P Global Upgrades Pakistan’s Credit Rating to ‘B’
KARACGI: In a positive development, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s long-term sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, citing improvements in the country’s external position and gradual macroeconomic stabilization. The agency has maintained Pakistan’s short-term credit rating at ‘B’ and upgraded its transfer and convertibility rating
