Letter states country saw surge in air traffic due to US-Iran war, as diverted flights used its key aviation corridor An Emirates airplane at Dubai International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2026. Picture taken by phone PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ … Read more
First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari. Photo: File First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Sunday called on families and communities across Pakistan to fully cooperate with the upcoming nationwide polio vaccination campaign, scheduled to begin on April 13, and ensure that every child was protected from the disease. The campaign aims to vaccinate over 45 … Read more
Reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its fraternal relations with the republic President Asif Ali Zardari (L) and President of Iraq Nizar Amidi (R). PHOTO: X President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday congratulated Nizar Amidi on his election as president of the Republic of Iraq, conveying his best wishes for success in the new role, … Read more
Appreciates Iran’s engagement in the ‘Islamabad Talks’ launched to negotiate a peace agreement with the United States Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with the Iranian delegation led by the Speaker of the Iranian Consultative Assembly, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf at Islamabad Talks on April 11 2026. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday … Read more
Ishaq Dar urges constructive engagement, reiterates Pakistan’s support for lasting resolution to conflict US Vice President JD Vance, walks with Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Islamabad Natalie A. Baker, and Interior … Read more
Says it has played a vital role in stability, emphasises Pakistan’s commitment to expanding cooperation Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the kingdom’s longstanding economic and financial support to Pakistan, saying it had played a vital role in the country’s stability. The remarks came during a meeting … Read more
Essential services, including medical stores, hospitals and petrol pumps exempted from restrictions A shopkeeper stands outside his shop while waiting for customers, ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan April 19, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS KARACHI: The Sindh government announced new operating hours for markets, restaurants, and wedding halls on Friday under austerity measures aimed … Read more
Committee tasked with formulating a comprehensive strategy to implement the commission’s recommendations View of site after fire broken out incident at Gul Plaza shopping mall. Photo: PPI Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday reviewed a judicial commission’s report on the Gul Plaza fire tragedy and ordered the formation of a high-level ministerial committee … Read more
Calls on international community to take urgent, concrete steps to end aggression Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi speaking at a press briefing today on Thursday, March 26. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli aggression against Lebanon, citing the loss of innocent lives and widespread destruction of infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Foreign … Read more
As per notification, April 9 and 10 have been declared local holidays within the revenue limits of the ICT A view of Islamabad city. PHOTO: FILE The Islamabad administration on Wednesday announced a two-day public holiday in light of upcoming talks between the United States and Iran in the federal capital. According to a notification issued … Read more