Beijing: China has stated that Pakistan has assured Beijing that its growing relations with the United States will not harm China’s strategic interests. During a regular press briefing on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized that “China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic partners, and the foundation of mutual trust and cooperation between…
Police officers and supporters of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) run amid tear gas fired by police during a solidarity march for Gaza in Lahore, Pakistan. Photo: Reuters LAHORE: At least five people, including a police officer, three Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) workers, and a passerby, were killed as law enforcement agencies carried out a major pre-dawn operation…
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) managed to navigate a series of constitutional and legal hurdles to hold the election for the new Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), resulting in the victory of its candidate, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, on Monday. Afridi secured 90 votes in a one-sided contest marked by high drama, loud sloganeering, and a…
By Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLahore: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have jointly urged the government to extend the deadline for filing income tax returns by at least one month to provide relief to the business community amid ongoing economic challenges. During…
By Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLahore – Argentina has expressed readiness to share its expertise in agriculture, livestock, and food security to help Pakistan strengthen its production capacity, storage systems, and overall food chain. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ambassador of Argentina Sebastian Sayus said that both nations enjoy friendly relations…
CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israel released busloads of Palestinian hostages under a ceasefire deal and Hamas sent home the last living Israeli hostages from Gaza on Monday,as US President Donald Trump declared the end of the two-year long war that has upended the broader Middle East. Hours later, Trump convened Muslim and European leaders in Egypt to discuss…
Peshawar: The Peshawar High Court has directed the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to administer the oath of office to the newly elected Chief Minister, Suhail Afridi, on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Chief Justice issued the directive, instructing Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to ensure compliance. The court further ruled that if the governor fails to administer…
Islamabad: Authorities have decided to reopen the Faizabad Interchange — the key route connecting Islamabad and Rawalpindi — after a six-day closure due to protests by a religious group. According to officials, containers placed on roads leading to the interchange have started being removed, signaling the restoration of normal traffic flow between the twin cities….
Lahore: Law enforcement agencies in Pakistan have reportedly traced the whereabouts of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi and his associate Anas Rizvi. According to official sources, the two leaders are likely to be apprehended soon. However, authorities have not yet confirmed reports regarding whether Saad Rizvi or Anas Rizvi sustained any injuries during recent…
By Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLahore: The Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş, and the Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ms. Sahiba Gafarova, along with their parliamentary delegations, visited the Provincial Assembly of Punjab on Tuesday, where they were accorded a warm reception. They were received by…
