ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Sunday refuted media reports claiming an eight-day closure of Islamabad International Airport, describing them as “incorrect and misleading,” and clarified that the airport will only face brief suspensions due to Independence Day activities.
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India’s claim of downing Pakistani jets dismissed as ‘self-amusement’ by Chinese expert
ISLAMABAD: A former Chinese defence attache on Sunday dismissed India’s claim that it shot down six Pakistani aircraft during a May conflict, calling it “self-amusement” and pointing to a lack of evidence.
Pakistan army chief hails ‘new dimension’ in US ties, slams Indian aggression
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday described his second US visit in six weeks as a “new dimension” in Islamabad-Washington ties, state-run PTV News reported.
Army chief Munir back in US for high-level talks as ties warm under Trump
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has engaged with senior American military and political leadership during his ongoing visit to the United States, the military’s media wing said on Sunday, as Islamabad seeks closer defence and security ties with Washington.
Pakistan top court to hear Imran Khan bail appeals in May 9 violence cases on Aug. 12
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan is set to resume hearing appeals by former prime minister Imran Khan against the denial of bail in cases linked to violence on May 9, 2023, court officials said on Saturday.
Anti-graft NAB seizes Rs547.31bn in H1 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) recovered Rs547.31 billion in assets and funds from corrupt elements in the first half of 2025, the agency said on Saturday, with a robust Rs456.3 billion haul in the second quarter driving its aggressive anti-corruption campaign.
Anti-terror operation set to resume in Bajaur after talks fail
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s security forces are poised to restart a military operation against the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in northwestern Bajaur district following the breakdown of peace talks, officials said, prompting some local families to flee their homes in Lowi Mamund tehsil.
Security forces kill 47 terrorists in Balochistan border clashes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have killed 47 terrorists, including 14 in a follow-up operation, along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan’s Zhob district, the military said on Saturday, as part of ongoing efforts to curb cross-border militancy linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Pakistan rejects India’s ‘implausible’ claim of downing six aircraft in May clashes
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday dismissed as “implausible” and “comical” claims by the Indian Air Force chief that India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one military aircraft during a confrontation in May, marking the first official Indian statement on the incident three months after the worst hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours in decades.
Worker remittances climb 7.4 percent to $3.2 billion in July
KARACHI: Remittances from overseas Pakistani workers rose 7.4 percent year-on-year to $3.2 billion in July, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Friday.