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Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presents shields for the Saudi leadership to Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy at the sixth Paigham-e-Islam Conference. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan had emerged … Read more

ISLAMABAD: When the news of evacuation of 22 Iranian crew members of the vessel seized by the US Navy to Pakistan emerged on Monday, it signified the effectiveness of mediation efforts by Islamabad. The development was seen as a significant confidence-building measure and a precursor to potential other positive outcomes. However, within hours of what … Read more

• Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’, but threatens strikes if not • PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic • Tehran yet WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was “very possible”, but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if negotiations fell apart. Despite the US leader’s optimism, Iran … Read more

NEW DELHI: India has said it would allow Pakistani athletes to attend multilateral events in the country, as New Delhi seeks to establish itself as a global sporting destination. Bilateral sporting engagements, including cricket, with its arch-rival will continue to be off table, India’s youth affairs and sports ministry said in a document seen by … Read more

RAWALPINDI: On the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, on night between 6 and 7 May, the armed forces, particularly Pakistan Air Force (PAF), commemorate a defining chapter in the nation’s military history; one that strengthened national confidence, reaffirmed institutional resolve and validated PAF’s relentless pursuit of modernisation and focused capability enhancement. According to the Inter-Services Public … Read more

LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has decided to initiate strict legal action against individuals making fake, hoax and irrelevant calls to the provincial emergency helpline 15, warning that misuse of the free service is hampering response to genuine emergencies. A PSCA spokesperson said cases will be registered against those found abusing the system. … Read more

Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-i-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve Pakistan’s armed forces on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to defending the country, warning that any hostile design would be met with greater strength, precision, and resolve, as the nation marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq. The term “Marka-e-Haq” refers to the … Read more

Vessel M/T Hasna is seen transiting international waters en route to an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman, says CENTCOM United States military forces operating in the Gulf of Oman disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday after it allegedly failed to comply with warnings related to an ongoing US maritime blockade, Central Command … Read more

Says PAA, MoD continuing their efforts to restore and rehabilitate dysfunctional airports around the country Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) had successfully completed the rehabilitation of Dera Ismail Khan (DIK) Airport, which has now been restored to full functionality after years of neglect. In a post on … Read more

‘SC cannot remain a forum for repeating platitudes while violations continue in plain sight,’ says UN envoy The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday asserted its “inherent right of self-defence” under international law following a series of reported Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure. “Let us be clear, targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure … Read more