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Foreign Policy report highlights shifts in Pak–US Relations

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WASHINGTON: The report published by the US magazine Foreign Policy outlines what it describes as an important developments in relations between Pakistan and the United States President Donald Trump’s tenure. In this regard, as per the report, Islamabad’s diplomatic outreach during that period enabled Pakistan to secure what the publication terms an unusually strong position […]

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PTI accepts govt proposal to form Committee on Imran Khan’s Jail Facilities

PTI accepts govt proposal to form Committee on Imran Khan’s Jail Facilities

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has agreed to a government proposal aimed at reviewing the jail facilities provided to the party’s founding chairman, Imran Khan, according to sources familiar with the development. The offer, originally made by Federal Minister Rana Sanaullah, includes the formation of a special committee tasked with assessing the conditions and amenities available

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IMF Approves $1.3 Billion for Pakistan Under Extended Fund Facility

IMF approves $1.3 Billion for Pakistan under Extended Fund Facility

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ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new tranche of approximately $1.3 billion for Pakistan, indicating another important step in the country’s ongoing engagement with the global lender.  The decision was finalized during a meeting of the IMF Executive Board held in Washington. In this regard, Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance confirmed that the

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Minister says Pak ‘Did Not Benefit’ from PTI as parties trade accusations over security narrative

Minister says Pak ‘Did Not Benefit’ from PTI as parties trade accusations over security narrative

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ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik on Monday said Pakistan “did not benefit” from the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government, arguing that the party’s political approach had “damaged the country rather than strengthened it.” In this regard, his statements came days after a strongly worded press conference by Inter-Services Public Relations

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Quetta Division reviews polio efforts as Commissioner calls for stronger measures

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QUETTA: The meeting of the Divisional Task Force Committee on polio was held in Quetta to review the overall situation of the ongoing polio eradication efforts across the Quetta. The session was presided over by Commissioner Quetta Division, Shahzeb Khan, and attended by the Deputy Commissioners of Quetta and Pishin from UNICEF, N-STOP, and WHO.

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US Arms Left in Afghanistan Now Fuel Taliban Arsenal: Report

US Arms Left in Afghanistan Now Fuel Taliban Arsenal: Report

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ISLAMABAD: The United States spent $14.4 billion over 20 years on rebuilding Afghanistan during the war, but billions in military equipment were left behind after the US and NATO withdrawal in 2021, a new report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) revealed. The report said more than $7 billion worth of weapons

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Pakistani Doctors in US Pledge Investment in Health Sector

Pakistani Doctors in US Pledge Investment in Health Sector

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ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistani doctors based in the United States met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday and expressed strong interest in investing in Pakistan’s health sector. The doctors praised the prime minister for recent improvements in healthcare delivery and medical infrastructure across the country. They acknowledged visible progress in hospitals and public health

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Balochistan CM Seeks Postponement of Quetta LG Elections Again

Balochistan CM Seeks Postponement of Quetta LG Elections Again

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QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti filed an appeal with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday, seeking a delay in the upcoming local government elections in Quetta, sources said. The appeal cited a critical law-and-order situation in the city and widespread internet outages, which pose operational challenges for the polls. It also noted

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Transporters End Protest After Successful Talks with Punjab Govt

Transporters End Protest After Successful Talks with Punjab Govt

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LAHORE: The protesting transporters have ended a wheel-jam strike against heavy fines across Punjab after successful talks with Punjab government. Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan said that the Punjab government and transporters reached a breakthrough after two days of negotiations to end the ongoing strike, Punjab Transport Minister said. According to the minister, no

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Energy projects approved for Gwadar and Gilgit-Baltistan

Energy projects approved for Gwadar and Gilgit-Baltistan

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an important meeting on ongoing power sector reforms and development projects, during which new energy projects for Gwadar and Gilgit-Baltistan were approved. The Prime Minister directed authorities to immediately implement a comprehensive strategy to ensure uninterrupted, reliable, and affordable electricity for Gwadar Port City. He emphasized that all concerned departments

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