August 14, 2026
The prime minister used his Independence Day message to invite all political parties to join hands and work constructively together. Aflatoon on the one hand that could not be reached, and the ninety-four people shot celebrating.
April 26, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed that Pakistan is willing to fully cooperate in any “neutral, transparent, and credible” investigation into the recent Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir. The assault, which occurred on April 22 in the scenic town of Pahalgam, resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, mostly tourists. It has been described as the deadliest attack in the disputed Himalayan region since 2000. Responsibility was reportedly claimed by a previously unknown outfit, The Resistance Front (TRF). Following the tragedy, relations between India and Pakistan worsened dramatically. India swiftly suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a critical agreement
March 22, 2025
The nation celebrates Pakistan Day on Sunday with renewed pledge to work hard for the progress and stability of the country. The day marks adoption of historic Lahore Resolution on this day in 1940 that provided a framework for realization of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia. The Day will dawn with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals. Special prayers will be offered in mosques after Fajr prayers for the progress, prosperity and solidarity of the country. Pakistan Day parade will be held on a limited scale at Aiwan-e-Sadr
March 20, 2025
The Pakistan Day Parade will take place on March 23 with traditional enthusiasm but on a limited scale due to the ongoing holy month of Ramadan. Despite the scaled-down arrangements, the parade will see full participation from the armed forces, with troops from the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force marching in the ceremony. The event will be held within the premises of the Presidential Palace in Islamabad, sources said. President Asif Ali Zardari will preside over the ceremony as the chief guest. The troops of the armed forces will pay tribute to him with a formal salute during the
March 20, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah emphasised the government’s commitment to eliminating terrorism through intensified intelligence-based operations. Talking to a private news channel, Rana Sanaullah said that the government will definitely consider if an application is received for Imran Khan’s release on parole. He underscored the need to strengthen provincial security agencies, particularly in Balochistan, to reduce reliance on the military. He also stressed the importance of dialogue with political representatives from Balochistan to address local grievances, while ruling out negotiations with terrorist groups. “The government will take every necessary step to ensure Pakistan’s safety,”
Lahore: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that achieving national unity is impossible amidst anti-state and anti-army PTI. She emphasized that PTI should prioritize saving the country rather than waging a battle to protect a single individual. She also criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for being occupied with sending delegations to Afghanistan while the people suffered from terrorism. Speaking to the media outside the Punjab Assembly, she underscored the urgent need for national unity to tackle serious challenges like terrorism. She asserted that combating terrorism and all enemies of Pakistan requires collective effort. However, unity becomes difficult when PTI
March 14, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday invited the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to participate in all parties conference (APC), without imposing any condition. Important national issues including terrorism would be discussed in APC, he said while talking to a private television channel. PTI should not impose any condition regarding release of the founder of PTI from jail, he said. Terrorism has resurfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa and Balochistan regions, he said adding that menace of terrorism must be ended with collective efforts. In reply to a question, he said that people of Balochistan must enjoy all necessary facilities at
March 14, 2025
The participants of a high-level security conference held in Quetta today have expressed the resolve that every attempt to destabilize Pakistan will be met with the full force of the state. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Federal Minister for Planning, Minister of Information, Governor and Chief Minister Balochistan, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, along with senior civil and military officials and leaders and representatives of political parties, attended the high level security conference. During the briefing, participants were comprehensively apprised of the prevailing security situation in Balochistan, ongoing counterterrorism efforts and
March 13, 2025
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will visit Balochistan on Thursday to express solidarity with the people of the province and to review the security situation. He will also chair a high-level meeting to review the law and order situation. The PM’s visit follows the culmination of security forces’ operation during which all 33 Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) terrorists were eliminated had hijacked the Jaffar Express which was carrying more than 400 passengers — taken hostage — on Tuesday. Announcing the completion of the around two-day-long operation, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the armed forces
March 9, 2025
Pakistan is facing political & economic upheaval, with one of its important state assets, like ‘our youth,’ highly impacted, disturbed & distracted due to the ongoing situation in the country. Political polarization and misinformation threaten to divide the very fabric of society. What would happen to that society where the state-important pillar ‘youth’ is being polarised, diverted from their original work? The responsibility of Pakistan’s youth today is greater than ever: to rise above political hate, foster unity, and contribute meaningfully to national development. The country is facing massive issues at all levels.What if the youth were truly being taught
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