Pakistan ends diplomatic isolation, says Deputy PM
NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan has ended its diplomatic isolation through active diplomacy. “We are no longer isolated,” Dar told the Pakistani diaspora at the Pakistan consulate in New York. He engaged with the community for two hours. Pakistan has
KP ulema, religious scholars praise Army Chief’s deep knowledge of Quran
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa religious scholars and ulema expressed pride in Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir’s deep understanding of the holy Quran General Asim Munir held a special session with university students from across Pakistan in which he referred to Quranic verses that terrorist groups spread chaos and destruction and
Five security personnel martyred in Kurram attack
PESHAWAR: At least five security personnel were martyred in an attack on security forces vehicles going for rescue operation after an attack on an aid convoy in Lower Kurram. The security forces were going for a rescue operation after an aid convoy travelling towards Parachinar in Lower Kurram was attacked.
Around 5 lakh children missed polio vaccination in KP
PESHAWAR: An estimated five lakh children missed polio vaccination during the anti-polio drive at the start of this month. According to data compiled by officials of Emergency Operation Centre (Polio) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, during the six-day campaign carried out from February 3 to Feb 8 vaccinators covered 5.97 million of the
Aid convoy carrying relief supplies attacked in Kurram
KURRAM: An aid convoy of around 100 vehicles carrying relief supplies was attacked in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday. The local media citing eyewitnesses reported that the convoy was attacked from seven different points. It is the third aid convoy attacked in Kurram in the past two months.
High-level World Bank delegation arrives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of the World Bank Group (WBG) arrived in Pakistan on Monday marking the first such high-level visit in nearly 20 years. The delegation, which collectively represents 88 member countries on the World Bank’s Board of Directors, will meet Prime Minister Imran Khan and engage with key
Leaked WhatsApp messages expose internal rifts, corruption, and power struggles within PTI
ISLAMABAD: Explosive revelations have surfaced regarding internal conflicts, financial scandals, and factionalism within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as leaked WhatsApp messages expose key figures embroiled in party conspiracies, revealed PTI Insider. The messages show that Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan is actively maneuvering to consolidate power within the party while senior
Pakistan, Azerbaijan finalise $2 billion investment agreements
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to enhance strategic cooperation and bilateral trade between the two brotherly countries. Azerbaijan will invest S2 billion in Pakistan’s various sectors including energy, infrastructure and privatization projects Pakistan and Azerbaijan are set to sign investment agreements worth of two billion dollars. The Special Investment
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar reaches New York to attend UNSC meeting on global governance
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reached New York to participate in a high-level meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on “Implementing Multilateralism: Reforms and Improving Global Governance”. He was received by Munir Akram, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, at the airport.
Court adjourns Toshakhana case against Imran Khan without proceedings
RAWALPINDI: A special court on Monday adjourned the hearing of the Toshakhana case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan until February 27 without any proceedings. The court staff officially informed the parties that Special Judge Central, Shahrukh Arjumand had adjourned the hearing. Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have