Pakistan’s information minister said Wednesday that Islamabad had “credible intelligence” India was planning an imminent military strike, vowing a “decisive response” as fears of spiralling conflict grew over a deadly attack in Kashmir. The statement by Attaullah Tarar came after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a closed-door meeting with army and security chiefs the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given India’s military “operational freedom” to respond to a deadly attack in Kashmir last week, a senior government source told AFP Tuesday, after New Delhi blamed it on arch-rival Pakistan. Modi told army and security chiefs in a closed-door meeting Tuesday that the armed forces had the “complete operational freedom to…
ISLAMABAD: In a vibrant celebration of culture and heritage, the Embassy of Uzbekistan hosted a tourism roadshow in Islamabad on Friday. Uzbek performers showcase traditional cultural performances during the Uzbekistan Tourism Roadshow 2025, organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad in collaboration with the Uzbek Tourism Committee. Uzbek Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev underscored the importance…
Abdul Samad Dawood, CEO of Engro Holdings of Pakistan, called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Thursday to discuss investment opportunities in Bangladesh, reported by media. During the meeting, the Engro CEO expressed a strong interest in expanding the company’s footprint in Bangladesh, particularly in telecommunications and energy…
Islamabad, April 4th , 2025 – The High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda in Pakistan will host a solemn event to mark Kwibuka 31, the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The event will take place on April 7, 2025, at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, gathering diplomats, government officials, members…
Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P Khorev, Minisrtry of Foreign Affair’s Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan and others attend ceremony of Russian humanitarian aid delivery to the needy people of Pakistan. In the ceremony, 30 tons of Russian Humanitarian aid delivered which includes food, medicine, clothing and other necessities, delivered to Pakistan by a special flight…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed condolences to Pakistan where terrorists hijacked a passenger train earlier this week. In a telegram addressed to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Putin strongly condemned the attack, calling it “cruel and cynical.” “We commend the courage and high professionalism of the Pakistani military and…
In briefing with Pakistani media, Ambassador of Russia to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev has said that the Western countries deliberately ignored Russia’s security concerns, pursued a policy of continuous eastward expansion of NATO, and dragged Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic anti-Russian camp. With the active support of the United States and the EU, an armed coup…
Dew and fog could make toss more crucial than ever in Sunday’s Champions Trophy showdown Dubai: As the much-anticipated India-Pakistan match looms, it’s not just the strategies and playing XI that will determine the outcome. Weather conditions could play a decisive role, with dew and fog raising the stakes for both teams. In a contest…
Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev told Russian News Agency, TASS, that countries cooperate constructively within the United Nations. He said, In this Year, Russia and Pakistan will focus on cooperation in energy, industry, including the modernization of the Karachi Steel Mills, agriculture and transport. Russia stands ready to intensify cooperation with Pakistan on…
The Taliban’s foreign office said they saw India as a “significant regional and economic partner” after meeting with its most senior foreign ministry official, the highest level talks with Delhi since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met acting Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday. Afghanistan’s…
Yury Ushakov noted that uncontrolled expansion of the association would break its backbone More than 20 states, in addition to the selected partner countries, are showing interest in a systemic dialogue with the BRICS group, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov has told the media. “The doors of the association remain open to like-minded countries. At…
Pakistan has sealed off capital Islamabad ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It’s the second time in as many months that authorities have imposed such measures to thwart tens of thousands of people from gathering in the city to demand Khan’s release. The rally is planned for Sunday….
A toxic haze enveloped India’s national capital on Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped and pollution surged, reducing visibility in some parts and prompting a warning from airport authorities that flights may be affected. Delhi overtook Pakistan’s Lahore as the world’s most polluted city in Swiss group IQAir’s live rankings, with an air quality index (AQI) score of…
