Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Pakistan and Qatar pledge stronger ties, boost in trade and investment

Pakistan, June 7 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held a cordial phone conversation on Saturday, exchanging Eidul Azha greetings and warm wishes... Read More


Taliban offers amnesty, urges Afghans abroad to return home

Pakistan, June 7 -- NEW YORK - Taliban Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund has announced a general amnesty for Afghans who fled the country after the fall of the Western-backed government in 2021. I... Read More


Justice Mansoor Ali Shah sworn in as acting chief justice of Pakistan

Pakistan, June 7 -- ISLAMABAD - Senior Supreme Court Judge Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has officially taken oath as the acting Chief Justice of Pakistan. The oath-taking ceremony was held on Saturda... Read More


Bilawal offers peace talks with India at neutral venue, thanks Trump for ceasefire

Pakistan, June 7 -- WASHINGTON - Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has announced that Pakistan is ready to hold peace talks with India at a neutral location. In a statement ... Read More


Sindh CM vows budget relief for salaried class, slams power companies

Pakistan, June 7 -- SEHWAN - Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has assured the public that the upcoming provincial budget will bring much-needed relief for the salaried class. Speaking to the media ... Read More


Seasonal butchers fill the gap as eid rates surge in Karachi

Pakistan, June 7 -- KARACHI - As professional butchers hike their rates this Eidul Azha, seasonal butchers with knives and cleavers have taken over the streets of Karachi, offering cheaper alternative... Read More


Karachi hit by two more quakes as Landhi fault line remains active

Pakistan, June 7 -- KARACHI - Two more low-intensity earthquakes struck Karachi on Friday morning, raising the total number of tremors recorded in the last six days to 32. The ongoing seismic activity... Read More


Pakistani celebrities send Eidul Adha wishes to fans across social media

Pakistan, June 7 -- KARACHI - On the joyous occasion of Eidul Azha, several Pakistani showbiz stars extended heartfelt greetings to their fans through social media, joining in the festive celebrations... Read More


Field marshal Asim Munir spends Eidul Azha with troops at LoC

Pakistan, June 7 -- RAWALPINDI - Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), celebrated Eidul Azha with troops stationed at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC), showing solidarity ... Read More


Iran slams U.S. travel ban as 'sign of racist mindset'

Pakistan, June 7 -- TEHRAN - Iran strongly condemned the new U.S. travel ban affecting citizens of 12 mostly Middle Eastern and African countries, calling the move a reflection of "a racist and suprem... Read More