Category: Pakistan
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FO says Pakistan encouraging US, Iran to resume talks
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said on Thursday that Pakistan would encourage the United States and Iran to stop violence and resume talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) — it helped mediate last month. “While the implementation of the MoU is facing challenges, Pakistan will continue to encourage all sides to…
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‘Major tragedy’: FCC dismisses KP appeal over MA-qualified sanitary worker
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Thursday dismissed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s appeal against the appointment of a master’s degree holder as a sanitary worker, upholding the Peshawar High Court’s decision, The News reported. A three-member FCC bench, headed by Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, heard the case. During the hearing, a district education officer appeared before…
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Pakistan, China urge US and Iran to cease hostilities, resume talks
Pakistan and China have urged the United States and Iran to immediately cease hostilities and resume dialogue, as renewed fighting threatens the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the conflict. The call came after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Shanghai. Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the…
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Ali Gul Pir, wife Dr Azeemah share joyful moments with newborn son
Comedian, actor and content creator Ali Gul Pir has delighted fans by sharing a new set of heartwarming family photographs featuring his newborn son, Salaar, and his wife, Dr Azeemah Nakhoda. Comedian Ali Gul Pir and wife Dr Azeemah Nakhoda share photos along with newborn son. The pictures, posted on Instagram, prompted fans and celebrities…
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Embassy of Pakistan Washington DC hosts mango festival, celebrating strong U.S.-Pakistan ties
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): The Embassy of Pakistan hosted its highly anticipated annual Mango Festival in Washington DC, a flagship cultural event that drew hundreds of Americans, member of US administration, law makers and their staffers, diplomats, think tank community, and the Pakistani-American community. Guests were immersed in the vibrant culture and irresistible flavors of…
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Sindh launches crackdown on hoarders, recovers 150,000 tonnes wheat: Sharjeel
KARACHI, Jul 16 (APP): Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday said the provincial government had recovered 150,000 tonnes of wheat from hoarders during a province-wide crackdown aimed at stabilising prices and ensuring adequate supplies for the public. Addressing a press conference, the senior minister…
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OPF Chairman Issues Clarification on Banned Action Committee’s Press Release
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), Syed Qamar Raza, has issued a clarification in response to a press release circulated by the banned Awami Action Committee, rejecting its claims and explaining the purpose of his contact with the group. In a statement, Qamar Raza said the committee’s press release was distorting facts through…
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PM Shehbaz Orders Strict Action Against Artificial Fuel Shortages
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take strict action against anyone creating artificial shortages of petroleum products, while emphasizing the need to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies across the country. The directive was issued during a high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister to review the impact of regional tensions on Pakistan’s economy.…
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KP Chief Minister Criticizes ‘Closed-Door Decision-Making,’ Calls for Policy Review
SWAT: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has criticized what he described as decision-making behind closed doors, saying such policies are being tested in the province and urging policymakers to reconsider their approach. Addressing a ceremony in Swat, the chief minister said the current policies are creating disappointment among the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “Those…
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PTI Parliamentary Party Reportedly Favors Rally Over Nationwide Protest on August 5
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers reportedly favored holding a single public rally on August 5 instead of launching a nationwide protest movement, according to sources familiar with the party’s parliamentary meeting. The reported deliberations took place during a meeting of the PTI parliamentary party, where members discussed the party’s strategy for the planned political activity…
