South Africa opts to bat first against Pakistan

South Africa opts to bat first against Pakistan

Faisalabad: South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first in the deciding One Day International (ODI) against Pakistan at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi stated that even if Pakistan had won the toss, they would have opted to bowl first. He also confirmed the inclusion of Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed … Read more

Pakistan strongly condemns India’s suspension of Indus Water Treaty, says Asim Iftikhar

Pakistan strongly condemns India’s suspension of Indus Water Treaty, says Asim Iftikhar

New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, has strongly condemned India’s unilateral announcement to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a blatant violation of international law and treaty obligations. In his address to the UN Security Council, Ambassador Iftikhar stated that India’s move poses a serious threat to regional … Read more

ADB launches ‘Glaciers to Farms’ Program for Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has developed a comprehensive agenda aimed at protecting Pakistan’s critical sectors of water, agriculture, and energy amid growing climate challenges. According to the ADB, under the “Glaciers to Farms Program,” a detailed report will be prepared to assess the economic and environmental impacts of glacier melt in the region. … Read more

Gaza conference in Istanbul today, Pakistan to call for withdrawal of Israeli forces

Gaza conference in Istanbul today, Pakistan to call for withdrawal of Israeli forces

Istanbul: A high-level conference on Gaza is being held today in the Turkish city of Istanbul, hosted by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. According to Turkish media reports, foreign ministers from eight countries including Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Jordan, and Egypt are participating in the meeting. The conference aims … Read more

Torkham border reopens after 20 days for deportation of illegal Afghan nationals

Torkham border reopens after 20 days for deportation of illegal Afghan nationals

Torkham: The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been reopened after a 20-day closure, specifically to facilitate the deportation of Afghan nationals residing illegally in Pakistan. According to Khyber District Deputy Commissioner Bilal Shahid, the border has been opened exclusively for the repatriation process, while trade and pedestrian movement will remain suspended until … Read more

Pakistan and Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire for Another Week After Talks in Turkiye

Pakistan and Afghanistan extend ceasefire for another week after talks in Turkiye.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their fragile ceasefire for another week following intensive mediation talks in Turkiye, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday. The latest discussions, held in Ankara with Turkiye and Qatar serving as mediators, aimed to consolidate the truce initially reached earlier this month in Doha. Delegations from … Read more

Pakistan and Oman discuss bilateral cooperation and ease Visa conditions

Pakistan and Oman discuss bilateral cooperation and ease Visa conditions

Muscat: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi visited Muscat on Thursday, where he met Oman’s Minister of the Royal Office, General Sultan bin Mohammad Al Nu’amani, according to a statement from the Embassy of Pakistan in Oman. During the meeting, both leaders discussed ways to enhance cooperation in various fields … Read more

Pakistan agrees to resume talks with Afghanistan

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ISTANBUL: Pakistan has expressed its willingness to resume talks with Afghanistan, sources confirmed on Thursday. According to diplomatic sources, the Pakistani delegation was scheduled to return home today after earlier negotiations with Afghan representatives failed to yield results. However, Turkish officials requested the delegation to stay in Istanbul. Sources added that Afghan authorities also made … Read more

Pakistan denounces Israel’s breach of Gaza Truce Deal

Pakistan denounces Israel’s breach of Gaza Truce Deal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the renewed attacks by the Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties. “These actions constitute a clear and flagrant violation of international law, as well as a breach of the recently concluded peace agreement,”. He said that such aggressive measures by the Israeli occupation … Read more

Pakistan, KSA reaffirm unbreakable bonds of brotherhood: PM

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RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said during his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, they reaffirmed the enduring strength of the brotherly bonds of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and discussed ways to further expand the historic and time-tested partnership in trade, investment, and economic cooperation. In a post on X, he said, … Read more

Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks deadlocked in Istanbul over anti-terror guarantees

Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks deadlocked in Istanbul over anti-terror guarantees

Istanbul: The latest round of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, held in Istanbul with Turkish mediation, has ended without a breakthrough as both sides failed to agree on a framework to dismantle terrorist infrastructure operating from Afghan soil. Officials familiar with the negotiations said Monday’s session—the third day of discussions—remained deadlocked after the Afghan … Read more

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza visits Bangladesh,ISPR

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza visits Bangladesh, ISPR

Dhaka: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza paid an official visit to Bangladesh, where he held meetings with the Chief Adviser and senior military leadership of the country. During his visit, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met with the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh and discussed matters of mutual interest, including bilateral … Read more

Pakistan warns ‘Zero Tolerance’ as Afghan Taliban resist counterterror demands

Pakistan warns ‘Zero Tolerance’ as Afghan Taliban resist counterterror demands

Islamabad: Pakistan has reaffirmed its policy of “zero tolerance” toward cross-border terrorism as talks with the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul hit an impasse over the group’s refusal to act against militants targeting Pakistan, security officials said. According to senior sources familiar with the negotiations, Islamabad presented “clear, evidence-based, and solution-oriented” demands to the Taliban delegation. … Read more