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President Zardari congratulates Azerbaijan’s leaders on Independence Day

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday extended his congratulations to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the government and people of Azerbaijan on their Independence Day. In a message, the President said Pakistan and Azerbaijan are bound by a deep-rooted fraternal relationship dating back to their independence, and which draws strength from a shared faith, rich cultural […]

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200 members of the federal gendarmerie will receive training in Saudi Arabia

The two Interior Ministers exchange Eidoul Azha greetings and convey best wishes to each other Meeting of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud. PHOTO: Two hundred members of the federal police’s special diplomatic protection unit will receive training in Saudi Arabia. The decision was taken during a meeting between

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President, Prime Minister and military leaders reaffirm peace and stability in Youm-e-Takbeer

Pakistan is the seventh nuclear nation and the first Muslim state with nuclear capability. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left), President Asif Ali Zardari (center), Civil Defense Force Marshal Asim Munir (right) President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in their messages on Youm-e-Takbeer on Thursday, reiterated that Pakistan is a responsible and peace-loving

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PM Shehbaz hopes to reach peace deal soon as Iran’s Pezeshkian expresses appreciation for Pakistan’s role in negotiations

Iranian President Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Shehbaz. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed hope to Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian that a peace deal would materialize soon between the United States and the Islamic Republic, with the latter appreciating Pakistan’s role in the negotiations so far. In recent months, Pakistan has attracted international

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Prime Minister Shehbaz extends Eidoul Azha greetings to military and political leaders

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: APP/File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended Eidul Azha greetings to military and political leaders and paid tribute to the armed forces for their professional capabilities, sacrifices and services towards national security. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Prime Minister called on Chief of

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CM Murad rejects 28th amendment, says no movement possible without PPP consent

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah distributed compensation checks to victims of the Gul Plaza incident in a ceremony held at the Chief Minister’s House in Karachi. SCREENSHOT Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday categorically rejected reports of a 28th constitutional amendment, saying no legislation was possible without the consent of the Pakistan

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CDF Munir celebrates Eid with troops in Zhob, says inhumane and brutal acts cannot weaken nation’s resolve

Reaffirms that the armed forces will continue to pursue with full force all those who facilitate and encourage terrorism Chief of Defense Force Field Marshal Asim Munir spends Eidul Azha with troops deployed along the western borders in Zhob, Balochistan. PHOTO: ISPR Chief of Defense Force (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim

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Dar discusses regional conflicts, UN reform with UN chief in New York

The discussions also covered Pakistan’s diplomatic relations, multilateral cooperation and regional stability efforts. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. PHOTO: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on the sidelines of the UN Security Council

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KMC’s ‘exit tax’ sparks uproar in metropolis’ Eid market

KARACHI: People buying sacrificial animals for Eidul Azha are facing a new ordeal as the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has started collecting ‘municipal service tax’ at the exit points of the cattle market, allegedly through coercive means. According to reports, KMC staff have set up checkpoints at the exits of various livestock markets and are

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A high pressure system to intensify the heatwave

KARACHI: A strengthening anticyclonic system in the upper atmosphere is expected to intensify heatwave conditions across Sindh, while Karachi may experience extremely hot and humid weather during the three-day Eidul Azha. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, humidity levels in Karachi could reach 80% in the morning and 70% in the evening, making temperatures appear

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