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.
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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.
Pakistan kicks off third polio vaccination drive amid persistent threat
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan launched its third polio vaccination campaign of 20254 on Sunday, targeting over 45 million children under five in a weeklong push to stamp out the crippling virus by next year.
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.
Pakistan allocates 2,000MW to power Bitcoin mining, AI data centers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has allocated 2,000 megawatts of electricity to power Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers, marking a significant step in its bid to position itself as a global digital hub.
Severe weather kills eight, injures dozens in Punjab province
ISLAMABAD: Severe weather, including strong winds, lightning, and hail, has killed at least eight people and injured 45 others across Punjab, provincial authorities said on Saturday.
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 plans US firms mining concessions to sidestep looming tariffs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is offering mining concessions to US companies as it negotiates with Washington to sidestep steep tariffs, Reuters reported 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.
Pakistan accuses India of orchestrating deadly attack on schoolchildren
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday accused India of orchestrating a deadly attack on a school bus in the restive province of Balochistan, an assault that left six children and one adult dead.