Damascus, Syria (AP): A court in Damascus on Sunday opened Syria’s first public trial of officials linked to the ousted regime of former President Bashar al-Assad, marking a significant step in the country’s post-conflict transitional justice process.b3c5e6Former Syrian army brigadier general Atef Najib, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad and former head of the Political Security…
Islamabad: Pakistan is among the world’s 10 largest food crises, with approximately 11 million people experiencing acute food insecurity in 2025, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), a multi-agency report backed by the United Nations and other humanitarian partners.504c07Of those affected, 9.3 million people are classified in “Crisis” (IPC Phase 3)…
Islamabad —Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a nearly 50-minute telephonic conversation on Friday, discussing the current regional situation, ongoing efforts for peace and stability, and bilateral relations between the two countries.According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Shehbaz commended the participation of an Iranian delegation — led…
Islamabad — In a significant policy decision, Pakistan has agreed to facilitate Iran by allowing transit trade through Pakistani territory to third countries, marking a major step toward enhancing regional trade connectivity.The Ministry of Commerce has officially issued the “Goods Transit Through Pakistan Order 2026” notification in this regard. According to the notification, the federal…
Islamabad — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday visited Speaker House to offer his condolences to National Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and Minister of State Malik Rasheed Ahmad Khan on the sad demise of their loved ones.The Prime Minister expressed heartfelt grief and sorrow over the passing of Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad…
Bogotá — Special ReportA deadly terrorist explosion rocked Colombia on Sunday, killing at least 14 people including children, in what authorities are calling one of the most horrific attacks in recent months. Several others sustained critical injuries and are currently receiving treatment at local hospitals.The powerful blast caused widespread destruction in the targeted area, leaving…
ISLAMABAD (Diplomatic Desk) — A significant development has emerged in the ongoing diplomatic process between the United States and Iran, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to return to Islamabad this evening for a fresh round of bilateral meetings with Pakistan’s top leadership.According to diplomatic sources, the visit comes at a critical juncture…
PESHAWAR (Special Report) — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed 475 terrorist incidents over the past three months, claiming the lives of 138 civilians, according to figures released by provincial police and security forces. Counter-terrorism operations conducted across 14 districts of the province resulted in the killing of 85 militants.Law enforcement agencies registered cases against 1,427 suspects in…
GAZA (International Desk) — As relentless Israeli bombardment continues to devastate Gaza, children are not only suffering physical injuries — many are now losing their ability to speak entirely. Medical experts warn that the condition is as much a result of severe psychological trauma as it is of physical harm.Recent field reports have documented hundreds…
