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LAHORE/KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday strongly condemned Afghanistan’s recent provocations, reaffirming that Pakistan will defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity against all threats. In their separate statements, the President and Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, emphasizing that mutual cooperation, economic partnership and security coordination […]

FAISALABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said if the PTI wants to continue its political activities in the country, it should stand with its armed forces today. “If it is [PTI] stands today with the Pakistani army, its martyrs and Pakistan, without any problem, then a path forward could open up for

PESHAWAR: JI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said in Kabul that India can never be friendly to the Afghans and Afghan territory must never be allowed to be used against Pakistan. “I want to tell the Afghan government that India can never be your friend. In difficult times, India will not stand with you, it will

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at Jati Umra, where key issues regarding the party and governance were discussed. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz were also present. During the meeting, the Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday issued a stern warning that any further terrorist attacks emanating from Afghan territory would result in direct strikes on terrorist positions inside Afghanistan, signaling a major change in the rules of engagement along the porous border. The warning followed intense nighttime clashes and a series of precision operations Islamabad said were