New Delhi/Washington (International Desk) –A German daily has reported that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused to answer at least four phone calls from U.S. President Donald Trump in recent weeks, highlighting growing strains in India–U.S. relations. The alleged snub comes amid Washington’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian imports over New Delhi’s…
Sialkot, Pakistan –The Pakistani city of Sialkot has witnessed its heaviest rainfall in more than a decade, breaking an 11-year record as over 355 millimeters of rain fell within 24 hours, local officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to the Deputy Commissioner, torrential rains have inundated several parts of the city, including Rangpura, Shahabpura, Dara Araiyan,…
Islamabad —Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has instructed his party to resign from all National Assembly committees and to boycott upcoming by-elections, his sister Aleema Khan said after meeting him in Adiala Jail. She confirmed that Khan’s legal team, including Salman Akram Raja, Barrister Gohar and Ali Zafar, also met…
Islamabad,— Outgoing Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al-Zaabi, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House. The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif, Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kiyani, SAPM Tariq Fatemi, and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. Prime Minister…
Jeddah/Islamabad – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, has said that Islamabad firmly rejects the so-called “Greater Israel” plan, stressing that the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza, including strikes on refugee camps and hospitals, constitute blatant violations of international law. Speaking at an extraordinary session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Dar…
Islamabad – Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, announced that the country will observe “Ashra Rehmatul-lil-Alameen” (Ten Days of the Prophet’s Mercy) from 1st to 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal to mark the 1500th anniversary of the blessed birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, the minister said the highlight of…
Jhelum, Pakistan – Prominent Pakistani YouTuber and religious scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza has been arrested by police under the Maintenance of Public Order (3MPO) law, officials confirmed on Sunday. According to police, Mirza was taken into custody following complaints filed by several religious groups who accused him of making controversial religious statements. After his…
Islamabad – The Federal Cabinet of Pakistan has formally approved the dissolution of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) on the recommendation of the Ministry of Commerce. According to the official statement, the process will be carried out in phases, with assurances that the rights and benefits of employees will be fully protected during the transition….
Islamabad – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, received a farewell call from the outgoing Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, upon the completion of his tenure in Islamabad. Senator Dar lauded the Ambassador’s efforts in strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UAE. He…
At a meeting in the Presidential Palace, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, energy, and human resources. Ambassador Al Zaabi thanked Pakistan’s government and people for their hospitality during his tenure, describing Pakistan as a country with “promising potential and a bright future.” He underlined the UAE’s resolve…
