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Pakistan Reopens Torkham Border Crossing for Deportation of Illegal Afghans

Pakistan Reopens Torkham Border Crossing for Deportation of Illegal Afghans

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ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has decided to partially open the Torkham crossing to facilitate the safe return of Afghan refugees. The partial reopening comes after a day after Pakistan has resumed its military operations against Afghan Taliban and Fitna al Khawarij militants after a temporary pause in fighting ahead of the Eid Al-Fitr festival. […]

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Washington Confirms Pakistan Mediation in US‑Iran Talks

Washington Confirms Pakistan Mediation in US‑Iran Talks

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WASHINGTON: The United States has confirmed Pakistan’s mediating role in the Washington backchannel talks with Iran. The US Cabinet on Thursday confirmed Pakistan role as a mediator. Earlier today, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that the US and Iran were engaged in indirect talks through Islamabad, reaffirming his country’s commitment to

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Chinese Envoy Meets PM Shehbaz Sharif to Discuss Middle East Tensions

Chinese Envoy Meets PM Shehbaz Sharif to Discuss Middle East Tensions

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ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday to discuss the situation in the Middle East and Pakistan’s efforts to promote de-escalation, his office said. The meeting came amid rising regional tensions after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, which triggered retaliatory attacks and sparked fears of a wider conflict. Pakistan

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Iran War: Saudi Arabia Praises Pakistan’s Diplomacy and Peacemaking Role

Iran War: Saudi Arabia Praises Pakistan’s Diplomacy and Peacemaking Role

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ISLAMABAD: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Malkiy, has praised Pakistan’s peacemaking efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East as a result of the Iran War. In an important video message, the KSA envoy highlighted Pakistan’s effective foreign policy amid the Iran-Israel conflict, emphasising the country’s growing

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Civil-Military Leadership Reviews Economy, Energy, and Regional Security

Civil-Military Leadership Reviews Economy, Energy, and Regional Security

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s civil and military leadership held a high-level consultative meeting at the President’s Office to review the country’s economic outlook, energy challenges, and regional security situation, officials said. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif co-chaired the meeting. Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir also

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Israel Takes Iranian Leaders Off Hit List After Pakistan’s Request to Washington

Israel Takes Iranian Leaders Off Hit List After Pakistan’s Request to Washington

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WASHINGTON: Israel has removed two senior Iranian officials from its target list after Pakistan requested that Washington not ‌target them. A Pakistani source familiar with the discussions told Reuters that Israel had considered targeting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. The source said Pakistan urged United States not to support

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ECP Disqualifies Opposition Senator Murad Saeed

ECP Disqualifies Opposition Senator Murad Saeed

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday disqualified the senator of the opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The ECP has issued a notification saying the decision follows a ruling by an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi, which sentenced Saeed to 10 years in prison. Following the ruling, the ECP approved his disqualification during its

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Security forces kill several militants in Kalat operation

Security forces kill several militants in Kalat operation

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KALAT: Security forces carried out a major operation in the Mangochar area of Kalat district in Balochistan based on intelligence reports. According to sources, an intense exchange of fire took place between security personnel and militants, resulting in the killing of several terrorists. Security officials stated that the militants belonged to a banned organization involved

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