Islamabad may host second round of US-Iran talks after initial meeting ends without breakthrough

Islamabad may host second round of US-Iran talks after initial meeting ends without breakthrough

ISLAMABAD: Negotiating teams from ‌the U.S. and Iran could return to Islamabad later this week, five sources said, days after the highest-level talks between...
Finance minister departs for US to attend IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026

Finance minister departs for US to attend IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has left for the United States to participate in the World Bank Group–International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings...
French president commends Pakistan’s role in Iran-US talks

French president commends Pakistan’s role in Iran-US talks

ISLAMABAD: French President Emmanuel Macron today called Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and congratulated him on Pakistan's mediation efforts that resulted in a ceasefire between...
Pakistan, Türkiye sign MoU to strengthen judicial cooperation and rule of law

Pakistan, Turkiye sign MoU to strengthen judicial cooperation and rule of law

ISLMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi and of the Turkish Constitutional Court’s  President Kadir Ozkaya signed the memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed...
Asif Ali Zardari, Shehbaz Sharif review fuel supply, assure adequate stocks amid global crisis

Asif Ali Zardari, Shehbaz Sharif review fuel supply, assure adequate stocks amid global crisis

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a high-level meeting on Monday to assess fuel supply amid the global crisis, assuring...
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Govt launches plantation drive in Islamabad to boost green cover, tackle climate change

ISLAMABAD: A plantation event was organised by Pak-EPA Islamabad in collaboration with Zong Telecom on Thursday in Islamabad. Addressing a plantation ceremony at Shakarparian, Federal...

Japan awards MEXT scholarships to 11 Pakistani students for 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Japan has awarded MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) research scholarships to 11 Pakistani students for the...
Pakistan Day celebrated nationwide with simplicity and renewed national resolve

Pakistan Day celebrated nationwide with simplicity and renewed national resolve

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing its 86th Pakistan Day on Monday with traditional enthusiasm nationwide, though celebrations are being marked with simplicity. This year’s observances exclude...
Pakistan expresses condolences to Ethiopia over deadly floods and Landslides

Pakistan expresses condolences to Ethiopia over deadly floods and Landslides

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday expressed condolences to the government and people of Ethiopia over the devastating floods and landslides in the country. Foreign Office Spokesperson...
UN Women Pakistan launches campaign challenging harmful masculinity norms

UN Women Pakistan launches campaign challenging harmful masculinity norms

ISLMABAD: UN Women Pakistan has launched a new campaign titled “Mardangi Nahi, Kamzori Hai Yeh,” aimed at challenging harmful gender norms and promoting positive...