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Islamabad, March 18 A team of doctors visited Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Wednesday and examined former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is suffering from a condition affecting his right eye.According to a report submitted to the Supreme Court in January by his lawyer and the court's amicus...

Washington, March 17 – Pakistan has proven to be an unreliable partner, fostering a growing sense of betrayal within Saudi Arabia's leadership towards Islamabad amid the escalating crisis in the Middle East.Despite a defense pact between the two countries, Pakistan has offered neither tangible...

London, March 17 – Jemima Goldsmith has publicly appealed to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to intervene after her two sons, Sulaiman Khan and Kasim Khan, were unable to obtain visas to visit their father, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, despite applying more than two months ago.In...

Islamabad, March 14 Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday approved salary deductions ranging from 5 to 30 per cent for employees of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and autonomous institutions as part of a broader austerity drive.The new measures were cleared during a review...

Islamabad, March 13 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assured him of Pakistan's full "solidarity and support," amid escalating tensions in West Asia and Iranian strikes on Gulf states.The two leaders met on Thursday in Jeddah after Prime...

Islamabad, March 13 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a "restricted meeting" with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in which he expressed Pakistan's "full solidarity and support" for the Kingdom in the challenging conditions in West Asia.The meeting took place on Thursday after Prime...

Islamabad, March 11 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for a brief official visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, as Pakistan's role came under scrutiny due to its defense agreement with the kingdom.The two countries signed a mutual defense pact in September last year, committing to defend each...

Islamabad, March 10 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sent a letter to the new Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, expressing condolences on the death of his father, while also congratulating him on assuming the new responsibilities.Mojtaba, the son of the late Supreme Leader...

March 10, New Delhi – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that schools in Pakistan would be closed for two weeks and announced sweeping cuts in government fuel consumption and spending.He stated that these measures are aimed at controlling the situation arising from...

Islamabad, March 9 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a series of measures on Monday to mitigate the impact of the war with Iran, including working from home and a four-day work week.Addressing the nation on state-run PTV and other private channels, the prime minister said that he was...

Islamabad, March 7 – Pakistan’s military establishment doesn't just act as a "State sponsor of proxies," but as a proxy force backed by its own state apparatus – using civilian governments as a diplomatic facade while the army maintains strategic control.When granted international validation...

Islamabad, March 7 Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir travelled to Saudi Arabia and met Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to discuss the security situation.Saudi Arabia has come under attacks by Iran, putting...

Islamabad, March 7 In the first economic shock following the war with Iran, the Pakistani government has overnight increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by PKR 55 per litre each, the highest increase ever.Addressing a press conference shortly before midnight, Petroleum Minister Ali...

Islamabad, March 4 The Pakistani government arranged a closed-door briefing for leaders of various political parties on Wednesday to keep them informed about the prevailing regional security situation.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting, where security officials briefed the...

FGN74: SRI LANKA-IRAN-SHIP RESCUESri Lanka rescues 32 Iranian sailors from sinking warship off GalleColombo: Sri Lanka announced on Wednesday that its Navy rescued 32 Iranian sailors from a naval ship that sank off the southern coast, while several bodies were recovered from the site...

Islamabad, March 4 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated the Hindu community on the occasion of Holi and urged greater national efforts to promote interfaith harmony.Highlighting the cultural significance of the festival, the prime minister said Holi reflected...

Islamabad, March 3 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday called on all parties to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation in West Asia.During a telephone conversation, the leaders discussed the situation arising from the attacks...

Islamabad, March 1 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to review the regional and internal security situation following recent developments in Iran and its ongoing military operation against Afghanistan.Pakistan launched operation 'Ghazab Lil Haq'...

Islamabad, March 1 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern over "violations of international law norms" following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint attack by the US and Israel.In a social media post, the Pakistani prime minister said, "The...

Islamabad, February 28 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held telephone conversations with the leaders of Qatar and the UAE on Saturday, discussing the latest regional escalation following joint strikes by the US and Israel on Iran.According to a statement from the Prime Minister's...