Chinese foreign ministry says both sides also agree not to take actions that could escalate, complicate the situation Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning gestures during a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing, on May 24, 2023. PHOTO: CHINESE FORIEGN MINISTRY China’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Afghanistan and Pakistan … Read more
PM Shehbaz warns of strict action against hoarders of petroleum products in austerity review meeting The Islamabad administration began enforcing the federal government’s directive to close shopping centres and markets at 8pm from Tuesday as part of a nationwide austerity drive aimed at conserving energy and stabilising the economy. The move followed a decision taken … Read more
Accuses government of not inviting in meetings, says commission should increase when fuel prices rise People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) and the All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) on Tuesday warned of a nationwide closure … Read more
Says Pakistan’s clear capability to fulfil commitments reinforce mutual trust rather than any strain Pakistan-UAE flags. Photo: File The reimbursement of matured long-term foreign deposits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reflects Pakistan’s improving external liquidity position, economic stability, and enhanced policy credibility, besides the capacity to honour its international obligations without compromising macroeconomic fundamentals, … Read more
K-P Police. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE PESHAWAR: Two police personnel and a security guard were martyred in separate firing incidents in Bannu on Monday, authorities told The Express Tribune. The first attack occurred outside a National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office in the Baka Khel area, where armed gunmen opened fire on security staff. Two officers, … Read more
Information ministry says only Fitna al Khwarij and Afghan Taliban terrorist infrastructure precisely targeted A Pakistani army tank stands at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman on February 27, 2026, following overnight cross-border fighting between the two countries. Photo: AFP The information ministry on Sunday rejected the Afghan government’s claims of over 750 civilian deaths in clashes … Read more
Says the day symbolises compassion, hope, renewal, rebirth, and the triumph of good over evil A combination picture of President Asif Ali Zardari (L) and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R). PHOTO: Radio Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday felicitated the Christian community in Pakistan and worldwide on the joyous … Read more
Urges government to utilise BISP, saying, ‘If a mini-budget is needed, we will support it’ to cope with the crisis Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Photo: X/PPP Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Saturday that the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran was placing an economic burden on Pakistan, … Read more
Defence experts say incident exposes the Afghan Taliban regime’s claims that it does not support terrorism in Pakistan Security forces have identified eight terrorists killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on April 1 in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan. with officials confirming that two of the deceased were Afghan nationals, security sources said on … Read more
Tremors were felt in the twin cities, Chitral, Peshawar, and parts of Punjab and K-P Turkey hit with 6.1 magnitude earthquake. PHOTO: PIXABAY At least six people were killed in a house collapse in central Afghanistan when a powerful 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region on Friday, shaking different parts of Afghanistan and neighboring … Read more