Pakistan, Sri Lanka kick off joint counter-terrorism exercise ‘Shake Hands-II’ at Tarbela | The Express Tribune

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ISPR says exercise aimed at enhancing professional capabilities through joint training Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Monday kicked off a joint counter-terrorism exercise at Tarbela aimed at enhancing professional capabilities and strengthening longstanding military-to-military relations, the military’s media wing said in a statement According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Shake Hands-II is a … Read more

Pakistan, China agree to deepen cooperation in desalination, agriculture, tea production sectors | The Express Tribune

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president asif ali zardari witnessed the signing of three mous between pakistan and china in changsha covering water desalination in karachi agricultural technology and cooperation in the tea sector photo ppp

MoUs aim to enhance cooperation across industrial sectors, strengthen economic, trade, and people-to-people ties President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of three MoUs between Pakistan and China in Changsha, covering water desalination in Karachi, agricultural technology, and cooperation in the tea sector. PHOTO: PPP Pakistan and China on Monday signed three memorandums of understanding … Read more

Punjab extends Section 144, retains ban on outdoor drone flying | The Express Tribune

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Punjab extends Section 144, retains ban on outdoor drone flying | The Express Tribune

Restriction on outdoor drone flying remained enforced across the province for another 30 days, says notification The Punjab government extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province, maintaining a complete ban on outdoor drone flying, a notification issued on Sunday said. According to the Home Department, the restriction on flying drones in open spaces … Read more

Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn White House dinner shooting | The Express Tribune

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. Photo: APP/AFP President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, DC, Radio Pakistan reported. In a statement, the president expressed relief that President Donald Trump and the first lady remained safe, describing the incident as … Read more

Despite US–Iran deadlock, Trump again praises ‘great’ PM Shehbaz, ‘fantastic’ CDF Munir | The Express Tribune

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pm shehbaz field marshal munir and us president donald trump at the white house photo pmo x account

‘Pakistan is terrific, Trump said, adding PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir would like to see something happen PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir and US President Donald Trump at the White House Photo: PMO X account United States President Donald Trump once again praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief … Read more

Pakistan ranks 16th globally in outsourcing talent index, says IT minister | The Express Tribune

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shaza also revealed that chinese satellite internet firms including galaxy space and shanghai space have expressed interest in entering the pakistani market photo app

Says report suggests Pakistan could improve its ranking to 11 with further improvements in digital infrastructure Shaza also revealed that Chinese satellite internet firms, including Galaxy Space and Shanghai Space, have expressed interest in entering the Pakistani market. PHOTO: APP Pakistan ranks 16th out of 193 countries in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index by … Read more

11 injured, 8 critical in Shangla Karakoram Highway accident | The Express Tribune

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Patients with critical injuries were shifted to Ayub Medical Complex. PHOTO: RESCUE 1122

Reportedly the low visible caused the crashed between two passenger vehicles in Shangla area. PHOTO: 1122 SHANGLA: At least 11 people were injured in a traffic accident on the Karakoram Highway in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla district late on Friday. Rescue 1122 Shangla District Emergency Officer Eng Malik Sherdil Khan told The Express Tribune that the incident occurred … Read more

No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown | The Express Tribune

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traffic congestion due to road closures implemented by authorities following the suspension of transport and closure of markets on security restrictions as pakistan prepares to host u s and iran for the second phase of peace talks in islamabad pakistan april 24 2026 photo reuters

With key roads shut down, markets are deserted, no service at bus terminals, weekend commuters struggling to get home Traffic congestion due to road closures implemented by authorities, following the suspension of transport and closure of markets on security restrictions, as Pakistan prepares to host U.S. and Iran for the second phase of peace talks … Read more

Pakistan urges UNSC president to press India to restore Indus Waters Treaty | The Express Tribune

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pakistan s permanent representative ambassador asim iftikhar ahmad hands over a letter from deputy prime minister and foreign minister ishaq dar to un security council president ambassador jamal fares alrowaiei of bahrain photo x

Says suspension carries grave peace, security and humanitarian consequences for the region Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad hands over a letter from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to UN Security Council President Ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei of Bahrain. Photo: X Pakistan on Thursday urged the United Nations to call upon … Read more

10 killed at Chagai mining project in Balochistan | The Express Tribune

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Police report private security guards stationed at the site put up resistance, leading to a heavy exchange of fire A mining shovel loads a mining truck at the Los Bronces copper mine PHOTO: Reuter QUETTA: Unidentified armed men launched a deadly assault on a copper and gold mining project in the Chagai district of Balochistan … Read more