Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Uzbekistan call for restraint, diplomacy to ease Middle East tensions

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with leaders from Azerbaijan, Malaysia and Uzbekistan on Friday, calling for urgent de-escalation and a…

    Eid under fire as Iran strikes back, Middle East war intensifies

    TEHRAN, WASHINGTON: The 21st day of the Middle East war is being marked with Eid celebrations under the shadow of…

    Pakistan denounces Taliban claim of violating temporary ceasefire

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has dismissed claims by an Afghan Taliban spokesman that it violated the temporary suspension of Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq, calling…

    At UN, Pakistan slams India for ‘weaponisation of water’ over unfounded terrorism claims

    Pakistan has strongly rejected “baseless remarks” by India at the United Nations and accused New Delhi of undermining the Indus…

    President Zardari calls for peace in Nowruz message

    President Asif Ali Zardari has extended his greetings on the occasion of Nowruz, describing the festival as a symbol of…

    Violence over incidents in other countries will not be tolerated, CDF tells Ulema

    Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that violence in Pakistan, on the basis of incidents…

    PM Shehbaz chairs high-level meeting on fuel reserves, orders austerity measures amid regional tensions

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the implementation of fuel conservation and austerity…

    Pakistan rejects US intelligence chief’s claims about missile capabilities

    Pakistan Thursday categorically rejected the statement by US Dire­ctor of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard over missile capabilities posing a threat…

    Pakistan’s missile programme could bring US within range, claims American spy chief

    WASHINGTON: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has identified Pakistan among countries posing a growing strategic concern, warning that…

    President gives assent to key bills, appointments, remission in sentences

    President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a set of legislative measures, along with an appointment, conferment of civil awards and…

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