By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed six militants in two separate operations in the northwestern regions of Tank and North Waziristan, the military said on Friday.
International
PM Sharif to join virtual SCO summit hosted by India
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will join a virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on July 4, hosted by India, which chairs the regional security and economic bloc this year, the foreign office said on Friday.
Pakistan summons US diplomat over joint statement with India
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned a senior U.S. diplomat on Monday to protest against a joint statement by the United States and India that urged Islamabad to take action against militants operating from its soil.
Army sacks three officers for failing to stop pro-Khan violence
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army fired three senior officers and disciplined 15 others for failing to prevent violent attacks on military assets by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan last month.
Pakistan cuts lawmakers’ ban period, ex-PM Sharif may benefit
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly on Sunday passed a bill that would limit the disqualification of lawmakers for a period of up to five years.
Lahore court blocks land deal between Punjab government and army
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A Lahore court on Wednesday canceled a decision by Punjab’s interim government to lease 45,000 acres of land in three districts to the army for 20 years, saying it exceeded the authority of both parties.
Pakistan expects over $20 bln in Gulf investments, army to play key role
By News Desk
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects to receive over $20 billion in investments from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in various fields, Arab News reported on Wednesday.
PM Sharif praises China for economic help amid IMF delay
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday thanked China for its financial support during the country’s economic challenges, as a $6.7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme remains stalled.
Engro vice chairman, son on missing sub near Titanic wreck
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Engro Corporation said on Tuesday its vice chairman and his son were among five people on a submarine that went missing more than a day earlier off the coast of southeastern Canada while exploring the Titanic wreck.
Pakistan mourns shipwreck victims, PM Sharif orders probe
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing a day of mourning on Monday for hundreds of people, mostly Pakistanis, who died when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Greece last week.