NEW JERSEY: Dr Maryam Shoukat, a 27-year-old Pakistani doctor pursuing her residency in the United States, passed away today just 30 minutes before her scheduled liver transplant. She had been admitted in critical condition with acute liver failure. Dr Maryam had travelled to US with the dream of serving humanity, but her life was cut […]
At UNGA, PM says Pakistan seeks peace in ‘our part of world’ after defeating India
Pakistan sent back ‘enemy’ India with bloody nose: PM. Ready for dialogue with India on all outstanding issues: PM. PM Shehbaz slams Israel’s genocidal onslaught in Gaza. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Pakistan sought peace in the region after it delivered a “bloody nose” to India in the […]
PM gives befitting response to Indian reporter
Tensions remain high between nuclear neighbours. PM responds to reporter in a strong tone. PM condemns terrorism in UNGA speech. NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday gave a befitting response to an Indian journalist on cross-border terrorism. Upon his arrival at the United Nations to address the General Assembly session, the reporter asked […]
10 key takeaways from PM Shehbaz Sharif’s UNGA address
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a powerful speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly session in New York, outlining Pakistan’s positions on regional peace, counter-terrorism, climate change, and global justice. He used his address on Friday to urge peace with India, call for urgent climate action, and reaffirm support for Palestine and Kashmir. The […]
Cambridge begins showing answer scripts to Pakistani students for first time
KARACHI: For the first time, the Cambridge Examination Board has started showing answer scripts to Pakistani students, a move aimed at ensuring transparency, officials said on Friday. The initiative allows O and A Level students to view their answer scripts online, free of charge. After reviewing them, students may decide whether to apply for scrutiny. […]
US envoy reinforces economic, security ties during Karachi visit
US Charge d Affaires Natalie Baker underscored Washington’s commitment to expanding economic and security cooperation with Pakistan during her recent visit to Karachi. Baker was in the city from September 23–26, where she met Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Governor Kamran Tessori to discuss bilateral trade, investment opportunities, and ongoing flood recovery efforts, […]
Asif clarifies US has made no demands after improvement in bilateral ties
War brought positive turn in Pakistan-US ties: Asif. Pakistan to carefully assess any requests from US: minister. Statement comes after PM’s meeting with Trump at Oval Office. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday clarified that the United States has made no demands on Pakistan following the recent positive shift in bilateral relations. Speaking on Geo News programme […]
Pakistani crew ‘stranded after ship attacked’ in Yemen
Ship attacked 10 days ago at Yemeni port. Crew appeals for immediate relocation to Djibouti. Houthis reportedly preventing Pakistanis from leaving vessel. A ship carrying liquefied national gas (LNG) from Iran’s Bandar Abbas port to Yemen came under attack, diplomatic sources confirmed on Friday. According to the sources, the ship’s captain and all 24 […]
Balochistan CM assails Afghanistan for ‘state patronage’ to terrorists
Killed terrorist in Chaghi monitored govt projects, says Bugti. 4G services suspension aimed to counter terrorists: Bugti. CM Bugti says India’s RAW funding war in Balochistan. ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Thursday criticised the Afghan government for the alleged “state patronage” provided to terrorists operating from their soil. At a press conference […]
Hard power rules again
The age of hard power is back with a vengeance. Across continents, from Asia to the Americas, Europe to Africa, norms, laws and even UN resolutions are being brushed aside. What matters is force in terms of military capability, financial muscle and the audacity to use both. The veneer of credibility once lent to global […]