Following a suicide blast inside an Imambargah in Islamabad, all hospitals across Rawalpindi have been placed on high alert.Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif stated that 25 emergency ambulances have been immediately dispatched to Islamabad, while all public and private hospitals in the Rawalpindi district are fully prepared to handle casualties.She added that surgical teams…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Friday underscored the central role of the business community in strengthening bilateral economic ties, pledging to remove barriers to trade and investment between the two countries. Speaking at the Pakistan–Uzbekistan Business Forum in Islamabad, the two leaders described the implementation of $3.4 billion…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the blast at an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tralai area, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extending condolences to the families of those killed.In a statement, the prime minister prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the deceased and for patience and strength for…
ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the official commentary panel for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, featuring a diverse group of former international cricketers and renowned broadcasters from around the world.Pakistan will be represented by four commentators in the panel — Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Bazid Khan and Ramiz Raja —…
ISLAMABAD: A suicide bombing at the gate of an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tralai area on Thursday injured more than 30 people, officials said, as authorities warned that the death toll could rise due to the critical condition of several victims.The explosion shattered windows of nearby houses and caused widespread panic in the area. Security sources…
Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), emphasizing that a peaceful resolution of this longstanding dispute in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions is indispensable for regional peace.Speaking at a seminar organized at the Embassy of Pakistan in Berlin, Germany, on the occasion of Kashmir…
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN:Scheduled talks between Iran and the United States collapsed before they could even begin after Tehran rejected what it described as ultimatum-style conditions set by Washington.According to diplomatic sources, the proposed negotiations failed due to sharp differences over the agenda and preconditions. Iranian officials objected to U.S. demands that went beyond the nuclear issue, while…
Sources indicate that Iran had proposed modifications to the venue and procedural framework of the negotiations, but US officials declined to accept the suggestion. The talks are considered crucial amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.Analysts suggest this impasse reflects a lack of trust between both parties. The status of Friday’s scheduled negotiations now appears…
ISLAMABAD, February 4, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the Federal Cabinet in Islamabad today.The Prime Minister reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to completely eradicate terrorism from the country with the full support of all provinces, relevant institutions, and the people of Pakistan.On the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, the…
ISLAMABAD, February 4, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev today jointly unveiled commemorative plaques marking the establishment of new centres of cooperation in sports and higher education between Pakistan and Kazakhstan. The ceremony, held at the Prime Minister House, featured the unveiling of two significant…
