Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Blinken to take up human rights violation issue with India

US willing to work with Taliban If 'people’s basic rights are respected'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is all set to take up the issue of human rights violation during his maiden trip to India in the coming week. “We will raise it [human rights and democracy issues], and we will continue that conversation, because we firmly believe that we have more values in common on … Read more

Pakistan stand with Kashmiris in their struggle, PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday reiterated assurance that he will continue to raise his voice in constant support of Kashmiris until they are given the right to sovereignty as promised by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). While addressing a public rally held in Bagh city in association with forthcoming elections in Azad Jammu … Read more

Foreign Minister Terms India’s Allegation of Drone Strike on Pakistan “Baseless”

Foreign Minister Terms India's Allegation of Drone Strike on Pakistan Baseless

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has termed India’s allegation of a drone strike on Pakistan as baseless and said it remains to be seen why they are resorting to such allegations. According to details, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in a statement on the Afghan peace process, regional security, and FATF said that the thinking … Read more

Pakistan urges UN to hold India accountable for human rights violation in Kashmir

Pakistan urges UN to hold India accountable for human rights violation in Kashmir

GENEVA: Pakistan on Tuesday told the UN Human Rights Council that the condition in Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K) has further deteriorated as a result of India’s illegal actions of August 5, 2019 and urged the council to ensure the realisation of Kashmiri people’s necessary rights. In remarks at the 47th session of the … Read more

PSP to take part in Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections

Mustufa Kamal held press conference after being suspended as project director Garbage

Mustafa Kamal-led Pak-Sarzameen Party – PSP has declared to take part in Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections. The vice-chairman of the political party, Hafeezuddin along with other leaders stated in a press conference in Muzaffarabad today. The leadership has received requests of candidates from all electorates and soon the party will disclose the names of … Read more

If India gives roadmap to restoration of Kashmir, Pakistan ready for talks: PM Imran Khan

PM Imran Khan to inaugurate Ehsaas Saving Wallets on Monday

Pakistan is ready to talk with India, only if New Delhi provides a roadmap towards restoring the previous status of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Friday. In 2019, India withdrew IOJK’s self-sufficiency, in order to tense up its grip over the conflicted territory, igniting outrage in Pakistan, leading to the … Read more

Kashmiris Face Same Repression As Palestinians: FM Qureshi

Kashmiris Face Same Repression As Palestinians: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that there are similarities between the issue of Palestine and Kashmir because Kashmiris also face the same repression as the Palestinians. According to details, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has addressed a function in honour of the Pakistani community in Pakistan’s future mission in New York. Foreign … Read more

‘Pakistan is providing full support to the Afghan peace process,’ PM

'Pakistan is providing full support to the Afghan peace process,' PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Pakistan is providing full support to the Afghan peace process.

In a statement today, Prime Minister Imran Khan underscored the importance of sustainable peace through dialogue in Afghanistan, saying ‘war is not the solution for Afghan peace.’

While commenting about the relations with India, Imran Khan reiterated Islamabad’s willingness to have good relations with all neighboring countries of the region including New Delhi.

He also said that the Kashmir issue should be resolved according to the wishes of the Kashmiri people. Adding that, ‘India must stop the persecution in occupied Kashmir.’

Imran Khan also highlighted the PTI Government’s efforts in providing relief to the masses during the coronavirus crisis in Pakistan.

He said that ‘My team is working tirelessly to make coronavirus vaccine accessible to everyone in Pakistan.’

Imran Khan also expressed deep concern on the rising unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic around the world, saying, ‘World economy has been severely affected due to the deadly virus.’

Meanwhile, Pakistan has reported 102 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 893,461. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 20,089 on Friday.

According to the latest data by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 3,070 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

Punjab remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic both in terms of cases as well as deaths followed by Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

Till now 332,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Punjab, 304,571 in Sindh, 128,561in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 24,318 in Balochistan, 80,010 in Islamabad, 18,547 in Azad Kashmir, and 5,454 in Gilgit-Baltistan.

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Occupied Kashmir observes Eid Al-Fitr under India’s violent military siege

Occupied Kashmir observes Eid Al-Fitr under India’s violent military siege

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Eid Al-Fitr is being celebrated today on Thursday with religious fervor. According to the Kashmir media, the announcement was made by Kashmir’s Grand Mufti, Nasir-ul-Islam immediately after the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Pakistan announced that the Shawwal moon was sighted in many parts of the country. Meanwhile, Hurriyat … Read more

PM lauds diplomatic missions for rendering great services for Pakistan

PM lauds diplomatic missions for rendering great services for Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has appreciated the efforts of Pakistan’s diplomatic missions for rendering great services for the country.

According to the details, Chairman Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Senator Faisal Javed Khan in his tweet said that the Prime Minister has lauded the efforts of diplomatic missions for delivering notable services for Pakistan especially in terms of highlighting Kashmir cause in front of the entire world.

The PTI Senator said in his tweet:

PM ImranKhan has appreciated efforts of our diplomatic missions for rendering great services for Pak especially in terms of highlighting Kashmir cause in front of the entire world. PM has tasked embassies to solve issues of our diaspora & facilitate them in investing in Pakistan

Earlier this month, while addressing Pakistani envoys posted in capitals around the world virtually, Imran Khan asked them to forgo colonial-era attitudes and treat overseas Pakistanis with compassion.

Referring to the issues that have come to light at the Pakistani missions, Prime Minister Imran acknowledged that he had not paid the matter as much attention as he would have liked because he was occupied with “domestic issues”.

‘Embassies’ foremost work is to service the diaspora and then they should work to bring investment into the country that is going through very bad financial conditions right now,’ said the Prime Minister, adding that, ‘Monitoring should be done so the people working efficiently are encouraged and those who are not being punished as well as the Laborers should be treated with compassion and given special treatment to ease their problems, and not sent back due to frivolous reasons.

PM also added that the evaluation should be conducted to assess which embassies are working to bring more investors and foreign investment into the country.

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Saudi Arabia lauds Pakistan’s role in countering Islamophobia

Saudi Arabia lauds Pakistan’s role in countering Islamophobia

Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday said that Pakistan is playing a key role in countering Islamophobia.

According to the details, while giving an exclusive interview via video link, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said that the visit of the Pakistan Prime Minister to Saudi Arabia is important in the history of both countries.

He said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are working to meet the challenges facing the Muslim world, adding that, ‘Pakistan is playing a key role in tackling Islamophobia.’ ‘There is a need for dialogue among the international community to tackle Islamophobia.’ He said.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, while responding to a question about Pakistani prisoners, said that Steps are being taken to release them as Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman has announced their release.

He said that the Crown Prince is also willing to visit Pakistan soon, the 70-year relationship between the two countries is very important.

Giving details about the meetings, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said that the tour focuses on investing and expanding trade.

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Muslims observe Jumat-ul-Wida as Ramadan nears end

Muslims observe Jumat-ul-Wida as Ramadan nears end

Jumat-ul-Wida, the last Friday of the ongoing holy month of Ramadan is being observed today amid the strict adherence to coronavirus health protocols. Jumat-ul-Wida is observed on the last Friday in the month of Ramadan. It falls before Eid-ul-Fitr. As per the Islamic culture, Jumu’ah, or Jummah, is the holiest day of the week. Jumat-ul-Wida … Read more

FM Qureshi leaves for Iran to hold talks on Afghan peace process

RSS ideology is an obstacle to peace in the region: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has left for Iran after completing a three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the details, Shah Mahmood Qureshi in his video statement before leaving for Iran said that he will hold important talks on the Afghan peace process with the Iran leadership. Shah Mahmood Qureshi … Read more

Talks ‘necessary’ between Pakistan and India for lasting peace in South Asia: FM

Pakistan India

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan and India have to hold talks on Kashmir matter if they want lasting peace in South Asia. According to the details, in an interview to an English daily of Dubai, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the dialogue between Pakistan and India will only take place if … Read more

‘Pakistan is ready for talks with India if it takes back August 5 draconian step,’ FM

Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Islamabad never avoided talks with its neighbors, including New Delhi. According to the details, while speaking at a news conference in Dubai, he said both India and Pakistan will have to think about their bilateral ties. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Pakistan cannot ignore the Kashmir … Read more

Rain turns Islamabad weather pleasant

Islamabad Rain

The weather in and the surroundings of Islamabad turned pleasant after heavy rainfall on Sunday morning. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) apart from Islamabad, Swat, Lower Dir, Bajaur, Malakand and many other areas have also received heavy rains. Moreover, PMD said that isolated hailstorm is expected in upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, … Read more

Indian Police Clamp Down On Journalists Of Occupied Kashmir

Indian Police Clamp Down On Journalists Of Occupied Kashmir

Police in Occupied Kashmir have ordered journalists to refrain from direct coverage of protests against India’s oppressive government and protesters in the region as it would be considered tantamount to interfering in their duties. According to Reuters news agency, India had abolished its constitutional sovereignty in 2019 to further strengthen its grip on occupied Kashmir, … Read more

Pakistan Flags, posters carrying photos of Pakistani leadership displayed in IIOK

Pakistan Flags

Numerous posters having photos carrying pictures of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Hurriyat leaders including Syed Ali Gilani, displayed in the Indian Occupied Kashmir on account of Pakistan Day. According to the media reports, the flag of Pakistan was also hoisted along with … Read more

“Kashmir is undergoing sever economic crisis due to Indian military siege,” Munir Akram

Ambassador Munir Akram

Munir Akram, Pakistan’s Special Representative to the United Nations (UN) on Monday said that Kashmir is undergoing severe economic crisis due to the Indian military siege. According to the details, in a statement today, Munir Akram said that in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K), the locals have suffered a massive economic loss … Read more

UAE welcomes Pakistan-India Ceasefire declaration across disputed borders

UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has welcomed the declaration of a ceasefire between the Indian and Pakistani armies across the disputed borders in Kashmir. According to the details, in a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation affirmed that the UAE has close historical ties with the Republic of India and … Read more

Abhinandan Hopes For Peace Between Pakistan And India

Abhinandan Hopes For Peace Between Pakistan And India

Two years after the completion of Pakistan Air Force’s Operation Swift Retort, a recorded clip of Indian Air Force’s (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman who was shot down by Pakistan Air force when he tried to enter Pakistani Air space in his MiG-21 Bison, circulating on social media. In the two-minute, six-second video, Abhinandan … Read more

27 February: When Pakistan Gave A Surprise To India

27 February: When Pakistan Gave A Surprise To India

On February 27, the Pakistan Air Force shot down Indian planes violating the country’s airspace and their pilot had just arrested Abhinandan. On this very day in 2019 (February 27), the Director-General of the Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army, ISPR, in a statement issued on the social networking website Twitter, said that Pakistan … Read more

Pakistan Air Force Releases Song To Commemorate ‘Operation Swift Retort’

Pakistan Air Force Releases Song To Commemorate 'Operation Swift Retort'

The Pakistan Air Force has released a new national anthem to pay tribute to the heroes who took part in Operation Swift Retort on the completion of 2 years. According to the spokesman of the Pakistan Air Force, the song ‘Voices of Pakistan’ has been sung by the country’s famous singer Ali Hamza while its … Read more

Pakistan urges world to take action against Indian violence against women in Kashmir

Pakistan

Pakistan on Tuesday said that lack of accountability of perpetrators and absence of justice for rape victims in Kashmir continue to define India’s deliberate disregard for rule of law and human rights. Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry in a statement urged the international community to play its role to address the systematic violence against … Read more

FM thanks EU, British Parliaments for highlighting misery in Kashmir

FM

Pakistan Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday thanked European and British parliaments for highlighting the misery and brutality that is taking place in Kashmir. According to the details, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi while addressing photography and cultural exhibition organized in Islamabad on Thursday to pay tribute to the Kashmiris’ resilience in … Read more

Complete shutdown in Kashmir to mark 8th martyrdom anniversary of Afzal Guru

IIOJK Kashmiri youth

The occupied Kashmir is observing a spontaneous shutdown on Tuesday to mark the eighth martyrdom anniversary of Mohammad Afzal Guru. Call for the strike was given by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Mirwaiz-led Hurriyat forum and other pro-freedom leaders and organizations. All shops and business establishments are closed while traffic is off the road. Thousands … Read more

Sheikh Rasheed warns PDM not to take law into own hands

Sheikh Rashid

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said Friday that we salute Kashmiris for their continued struggle against the illegal and barbaric illegal Indian occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing Kashmir rally today, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed expressed solidarity with the oppressed people of Indian occupied Kashmir suffering from Indian brutalities for last seven decades. The Minister said … Read more

People Of Kashmir And This Region Deserve Peace: COAS

People Of Kashmir And This Region Deserve Peace: COAS

General Qamer Jawed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Lahore and addressed officers of Lahore Garrison, today. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), COAS address focused on professional matters, internal and external security situation of the country and his vision of an enduring peace within Pakistan and the region. COAS also apprised the … Read more