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President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday extended felicitations to the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, the government and the people of Azerbaijan on their Independence Day. In a message, the president said Pakistan and Azerbaijan are bound by a deep-rooted fraternal relationship that dates back to their independence, which draws its strength from a shared faith, … Read more

She directly oversees all matters in province, including security, cleanliness, others, from hospital, says minister Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Photo: File LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif underwent major surgery at Sharif Medical City Hospital in Lahore. In a post on X, Aurangzeb said, “Chief … Read more

Annual global mean near-surface temperatures will range between 1.3°C and 1.9°C Two people shelter under an umbrella and use a fan outside the Louvre amid a severe heat wave in Paris, France. PHOTO: Reuters Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, ‌with Arctic temperatures expected to warm faster … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paid tribute to the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China and described bilateral ties as "two souls and one heart". While addressing a special ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the prime minister said the "historic relationship" between Islamabad and Beijing was built … Read more

Pakistan stands as the seventh nuclear nation and the first Muslim state with nuclear capability Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L), President Asif Ali Zardari (C), CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir (R) 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 … Read more

. QUETTA: Authorities in Balochistan have imposed restrictions on tourist and picnic spots in Ziarat and Harnai districts during Eidul Azha amid security concerns as officials warned of legal action against violators. According to the deputy commissioner of Ziarat, Section 144 is already in force across the district under directives issued by the Balochistan Home … Read more

. RAWALPINDI: Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V on Tuesday departed Pakistan after completing a week-long visit, during which he met the country’s top political leadership and affirmed his commitment to development in the country. The 50th Imam of Shia Ismaili Community was seen off at the Nur Khan airbase by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs … Read more

KARACHI: Pakistani freelancers earned more than $950 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year despite multiple local and global challenges. During the period from July 2025 to April 2026, Pakistani freelancers outperformed freelancers from India, China, the United Arab Emirates and several other countries. According to the State … Read more

. ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday strongly condemned the terror attack in Quetta on Sunday, when a blast targeted a passenger shuttle train near Chaman Phatak, killing at least 14 people and injuring 20 others. A powerful explosion ripped through the train in the early morning hours of Sunday as it … Read more

DUSHANBE: Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik on Tuesday warned that unilateral actions on transboundary water arrangements could weaken international treaty systems and create long-term risks for downstream countries, as he called for stronger global protections for shared water resources. Delivering Pakistan’s national ministerial statement at the 4th High-Level International Conference … Read more