This collage of pictures shows Saudi Arabia’s envoy Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malkiy, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s ambassador to Pakistan Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater. — APP/Radio Pakistan/FileExpressing serious concern over Iran’s missile attacks on a US military…

A representational image of PIA airplane. — AFP/FileThe Pakistan International Airlines on Monday temporarily suspended its scheduled flights to Gulf countries after Iran’s retaliatory strike on US base in Qatar escalated tensions in the Middle East.The national flag-carrier announced the…

An IndiGo Airlines Airbus A320 aircraft takes off in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, October 19, 2017. — ReutersISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday extended its airspace restrictions on Indian-registered and operated aircraft for an additional month, with the ban now in effect until 5:00am on…

View of a downpour during a hot day in Lahore on Saturday, May 24, 2025. — PPIThe Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted widespread rains as first monsoon spell is likely to hit most parts of country from June 25.It also warned that heavy rainfall may cause flash floods, urban…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs National Security Committee in Islamabad on June 23, 2025. — X/GovtofPakistanISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s acts of aggression against Iran, reaffirming the neighbouring country’s right to self-defence as…

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari speaks during National Assembly session on June 23, 2025. — X@NAofPakistanISLAMABAD: While raising alarm over the volatile situation in the Middle East amid the Iran-Israel war, former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal…

Vehicles passing through rainwater during the heavy rain in Karachi. — INP/FileKARACHI, RAWALPINDI: As the weather in Karachi continues to improve over the past few days, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast drizzle and light rain in Karachi with a prediction of cloudy…

A meeting of the United Nations Security Council takes place at UN headquarters in New York City, US on June 22, 2025, following US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites. — ReutersPakistan, China and Russia have jointly appealed for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Middle East, pushing for…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on March 6, 2024. — PIDISLAMABAD: In light of the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East and risks of further escalation following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a meeting of…

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar speaks to the UNSC session on June 23, 2025. — @PakistanUN_NYNEW YORK: In the aftermath of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities during the latter’s ongoing war with Israel, Pakistan has warned the United Nations Security Council …

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said early on Tuesday that there was no “agreement” on any ceasefire between Israel and Iran. But he added that if Israel stopped its “illegal aggression” against the Iranian people no later than 4 am Tehran time (0030 GMT) on Tuesday, Iran had no intention of […]

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, potentially ending the 12-day war that saw millions flee Tehran and prompted fears of further escalation in the war-torn region. But there was no confirmation from Israel and the Israeli military said it had […]

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended its scheduled flights to Gulf countries amid escalating military situation after Iran launched a retaliatory strike on US base in Qatar, a spokesperson said on Monday. The national flag-carrier announced the suspension of flight […]

Iranian armed forces have launched a missile barrage at American military bases in Qatar in a retaliatory operation a day after Iranian nuclear sites were targeted by US bombers. In a statement following the successful retaliatory operation codenamed ‘Tidings of Victory’, Iranian armed forces said […]

The Global Peace Index 2025 identifies the Kashmir conflict as a major nuclear flashpoint, highlighting Indian brutalities since 1989 that killed 40,000 people. It notes that India has turned IIOJK into the world’s most militarized zone, while Pakistan’s AJK hosts only around 60,000 […]

Iran’s top military general has vowed to continue retaliatory operations against the Israeli regime “with full force” until Benjamin Netanyahu is brought to “utter helplessness.” In a video statement on Monday, shortly after the 21st phase of Operation True Promise III was launched by the […]

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to make digital transactions cheaper and easier for the people to promote cashless economy in the country. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Monday, he directed for constituting three committees including Digital Payments Innovation and Adoption […]

The Gilgit-Baltistan budget for financial year 2025-26 with the total outlay of 150 billion rupees was presented on Monday. The session was chaired by the Speaker Assembly Nazir Ahmed. Finance Minister Engineer Muhammad Ismail presented the budget in the session. Finance Minister Engineer Muhammad […]

The National Security Committee (NSC) has warned that Israel’s “reckless” military actions against Iran have dangerously escalated regional tensions, threatening to spark a wider conflict and undermining prospects for dialogue and diplomacy. “The Committee reaffirmed Iran’s inherent right to […]

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized Iran’s close coordination with Russia on regional and nuclear issues amid unprovoked Israeli and American aggression. Speaking in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, Araghchi said the visit came at a […]