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Turkey, Egypt FMs arrive in Islamabad for de-escalation talks

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s capital has become the focal point of intense diplomatic activity as top diplomats from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt arrive for consultations aimed at de‑escalating regional tensions, with a four‑party meeting scheduled to begin on March 29.   Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan landed in Islamabad on Sunday and was received by Syed Ali

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Pezeshkian warns neighbors: don’t aid Iran enemies

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a sharp warning to neighboring countries, stating that regional security depends on them refusing to allow their territory to be used by Iran’s adversaries. The declaration comes amid a dramatic and violent escalation between Iran, the United States, and Israel, marked by high-profile assassinations and reciprocal military strikes.

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Iran allows 20 more Pakistani ships through Strait of Hormuz : Dar

ISLAMABAD : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Sunday a significant diplomatic breakthrough with Iran, stating that Tehran has agreed to allow 20 additional Pakistani-flagged ships to transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a series of posts on social media platform X, Dar characterized the development as a “great

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Afghan Taliban assurances questioned as TTP violence continues across Pakistan border

KABUL: The recent statements by Amir Khan Muttaqi, assuring that Afghan territory will not be used against Pakistan, are increasingly being challenged by developments on the ground, as violence linked to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continues to rise. In this regard, the security assessments indicate that the presence of TTP within Afghanistan remains not only intact

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Pakistan rejects Indian stance on Shia community, calls it “misleading”

Pakistan rejects Indian stance on Shia community, calls it “misleading”

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan firmly rejected concerns raised by India regarding the treatment of its Shia community, describing the statements as “cynical and diversionary” and an attempt to deflect attention from India’s own domestic issues. The response from the Foreign Office (FO) came a day after India’s Ministry of External Affairs commented on statements attributed to Chief

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Islamabad: Actions against police personnel riding motorcycles without helmets

ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement authorities in the federal capital have intensified enforcement actions against police officers found riding motorcycles without helmets, reinforcing the principle of equal application of the law. In this regard, traffic officials confirmed that disciplinary measures are being taken without exception, focusing on accountability within law enforcement ranks. Chief Traffic Officer Muhammad

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Punjab govt suspends hospital officials over viral Surgery Video

Punjab govt suspends hospital officials over viral Surgery Video

LAHORE: The Punjab government suspended key hospital officials, including the medical superintendent and the head of the gynaecology department at Lady Willingdon Hospital. The video, which went viral earlier this week, appeared to show doctors conducting Caesarean section procedures on two patients simultaneously in the same operating theatre, separated only by a medical curtain. The

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Iran makes surprising decision on Strait of Hormuz

Iran makes surprising decision on Strait of Hormuz

Iran has announced that it will allow humanitarian aid ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a move aimed at facilitating relief efforts in crisis-affected regions. The decision has been formally agreed upon, according to Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, signaling a step forward in addressing urgent humanitarian needs. The Iranian envoy stated

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