WASHINGTON/DAVOS – US President Donald Trump has clarified that the Gaza Peace Board is not an alternative to the United Nations and the UN should be allowed to continue its work. However, intense speculation continues about the proposed board’s future, with international reservations emerging.European nations expressed their concerns about this proposal ahead of the Davos…
KARACHI – The death toll from the tragic Gul Plaza incident has reached 29, while 85 people remain missing. According to rescue officials, hope of finding more bodies is diminishing due to the severity of the fire damage.The Mayor of Karachi stated that 70 percent of the rescue operation at the affected plaza has been…
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS – The United States has made a significant decision to reduce its personnel at NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), triggering deep concerns among European allies. According to experts, while this move is militarily limited, it holds profound political and symbolic importance.Analysts suggest this decision could have far-reaching implications for the seven-decade-old defense relationship between…
ZURICH – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Switzerland to participate in the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. At Zurich International Airport, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Muhammad Bilal, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Switzerland Marghoob Saleem, and Pakistani diplomatic staff in Switzerland received the Prime Minister.Accompanying the…
Islamabad (Bureau Report):The Islamabad Union of Journalists is set to hold its first formal organizational meeting soon in the federal capital. The session will be chaired by Shah Nawaz Khan, Chairman of the Union.This unique and pioneering meeting will bring together senior journalists from across the country, as well as prominent political, social, and public…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, scheduled to take place from January 19 to 23. The prime minister is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema,…
Islamabad: A delegation of the Tanzania Navy, led by Commodore Frank Jotham Mwasikolile, Director of Planning and Operations, visited the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) to enhance bilateral collaboration and explore potential areas of mutual interest. During the visit, discussions focused on cooperation in the fields of the Blue Economy, maritime security, maritime law,…
Islamabad: Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on Monday signed three financing agreements worth approximately $603 million to support key infrastructure, social protection and education projects in the country.The agreements were finalised in Islamabad following high-level talks between Pakistan’s Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema and an IsDB delegation led by the Bank’s…
Islamabad: Malaysian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dato’ Muhammad Azhar Mazlan, has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with Pakistan, with both sides pledging to enhance bilateral trade volume to between $3 and $4 billion through expanded cooperation in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.The High Commissioner made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation…
BERLIN – The world’s largest agriculture and food fair, “International Green Week” (Grüne Woche), has opened in Berlin, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026.Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors attend this prestigious exhibition showcasing agricultural products, food, and cutting-edge farming technology from around the globe. This year’s event holds special significance as it marks…
