ISLAMABAD: Army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, declared water a “red line” for his nation and rejected any compromise on the disputed Kashmir region during the military’s inaugural Hilal Talks on Thursday, signaling an unyielding stance amid escalating tensions with nuclear-armed India.
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Pakistan unveils first government-led strategic bitcoin reserve
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, unveiled the country’s first government-led strategic bitcoin reserve at Bitcoin Vegas 2025, signaling the country’s entry into the global digital finance landscape
Military operations kill 12 Indian-backed terrorists, four soldiers martyred
ISLAMABAD: Four soldiers were martyred and 12 terrorists tied to Indian proxy groups were eliminated in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the military said on Thursday.
Pakistan slams Modi’s ‘bullet or bread’ threat, accuses Indian PM of ‘reckless provocation’
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Tuesday sharply condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what it called a “reckless provocation” after the Hindu nationalist leader urged Pakistanis to eradicate terrorism or face severe consequences.
Sharif extends olive branch to India over Kashmir, water disputes
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed readiness to engage in talks with India to resolve longstanding disputes, including the contentious Kashmir issue and water security concerns, during a diplomatic visit to Iran amid tensions with its nuclear-armed neighbour.
PTI plans nationwide movement to protest Imran Khan’s imprisonment
ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party planned to launch a nationwide movement to press for the release of its founder, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned for over two years.
Sharif, Erdogan reaffirm ties, discuss India clash in Ankara talks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday, reaffirming their nations’ close ties and tackling regional security concerns, including a recent military flare-up with India that nearly escalated into full-blown conflict.
Security forces kill nine India-sponsored terrorists in series of operations
ISLAMABAD: The security forces killed nine India-sponsored terrorists in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Sunday.
Thousands of Pakistani pilgrims miss Hajj due to private operator failures
ISLAMABAD: Only 25,698 Pakistani pilgrims will perform Hajj under the private scheme this year, far below the allocated quota, after private tour operators failed to meet Saudi Arabia’s deadlines and regulations, the religious affairs minister said on Friday.
Pakistan’s $16.1bn foreign aid relies heavily on $8bn allied rollovers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan secured $16.08 billion in foreign loans and grants in the first 10 months of fiscal 2024-25, falling short of its $19.2 billion target for the year ending June 30.