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Police officers stand guard outside the main gate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday drew international attention to rising Islamophobia and desecration of heritage sites in India, expressing deep concern over the raising of the flag at the so-called “Ram Temple” built on the site of the

The COAS congratulated General Mirza for his exemplary leadership, strategic foresight and dedicated service to the Pakistan Armed Forces. RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza paid a farewell visit to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ), the ISPR said in a

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, speaks during the UN Security Council meeting on the Israel-Iran conflict, June 13, 2025. Courtesy: X@PakistanUN_NY THE UNITED NATIONS: As the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories remains dire despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on October 10, Pakistan has called for measures to

The lawyer questioned why similar actions by other office holders had not resulted in notices. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. SCREENSHOT ISLAMABAD: A hearing at the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday gave rise to heated exchanges as lawyers representing Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi challenged the commission’s jurisdiction in a case accusing

RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Monday killed 22 Indian-sponsored terrorists during an Intelligence Operation (IBO) in Bannu district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Army said in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation targeted the reported presence of “Khwarij belonging to an Indian proxy, Fitna al-Khwarij” – a term used

Iranian SNSC Secretary Dr. Ali Ardashir Larijani calls Iranian President and Prime Minister; discusses the regional and international situation President Asif Ali Zardari exchanges views with Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Ardashir Larijani at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: A day after arriving in Pakistan, Secretary Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Dr Ali

He says he doesn’t conduct covert operations; Pakistan never targets civilians; Highlights the threat posed by American-made weapons Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry addressing students of Jinnah University for Women in Karachi on June 17. Photo: ISPR video screenshot ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military on Tuesday vehemently rejected Kabul’s allegations