ISLAMABAD: The security forces have killed 17 militants in a targeted operation in the restive North Waziristan district near the Afghanistan border, the military said on Monday, marking the latest escalation in a three-day counter-terrorism offensive that has left 71 terrorists dead.
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Pakistan points finger at India over vandalism of London mission
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan accused India on Sunday of orchestrating an attack on its high commission in London, where protesters vandalised the building with stones and saffron-colored paint, intensifying a diplomatic row between the two nuclear-armed rivals over an assault in occupied Kashmir.
Pakistan calls for neutral probe into Pahalgam attack
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday urged a “neutral and transparent” investigation into a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir earlier this week, dismissing Indian suggestions of cross-border involvement as “baseless allegations.”
Saudi, Iran reach out to ease Pakistan-India tensions
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia and Iran separately offered on Friday to mediate between India and Pakistan, urging de-escalation after a deadly attack in Indian occupied Kashmir reignited tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals, raising concerns of a broader confrontation.
Govt pauses controversial Indus canal project after Sindh protests, seeks provincial consensus
ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Thursday that the government will halt construction of new canals on the Indus River until a consensus is reached among the country’s provinces, following weeks of protests in southern Sindh province over fears of water shortages.
Pakistan’s polio fight hit by new case and deadly attack
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan confirmed its seventh polio case of 2025 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, while two security personnel were killed in an attack on a polio vaccination team in Balochistan, highlighting the persistent challenges of disease eradication amid security threats.
Senate erupts over controversial Cholistan Canal project
ISLAMABAD: The Senate descended into chaos on Tuesday as lawmakers from the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and coalition partner Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) clashed over competing resolutions on the contentious Cholistan canal project, exposing deep rifts over water rights.
Coalition partners push to ease rift over disputed Indus canal project
ISLAMABAD: Senior leaders of the ruling coalition have taken steps to ease tensions over controversial canal projects on the Indus River, engaging in dialogue to bridge differences, though sharp criticism from middle-tier leaders underscores the deep divisions within the government.
Pakistan begins week-long polio vaccination campaign targeting 45 million children
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan launched a week-long polio vaccination campaign on Monday, targeting over 45 million children, with security tightened after recent attacks on health workers.
PPP threatens to exit coalition over Indus canal dispute, warns of unity risk
By Staff Reporter
HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday threatened to withdraw his party’s support from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s ruling coalition if the government proceeds with contentious plans to build new canals on the Indus River, escalating a feud that risks fracturing an already fragile alliance and deepening provincial discord.