Category: Pakistan
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FO rejects Amit Shah’s claims linking Pakistan to arrests in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly rejected baseless allegations by Indian Home Minister Amit Shah attempting to link Pakistan with the arrest of alleged terror operatives in India, calling the claims baseless and misleading. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Tahir Andrabi, issued the statement in response to remarks by Amit Shah on Monday, in which the Indian…
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Arif Alvi highlights cardiac concerns in PTI founder’s latest medical report
KARACHI: Former president Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the health of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, describing his medical reports as “alarming” and calling for his immediate transfer to a hospital. A medical report on Imran Khan’s health was submitted to the Supreme Court by the superintendent of Adiala Jail.…
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Khalistan referendum draws large turnout in Indianapolis despite rain
INDIANAPOLIS: A referendum advocating the creation of Khalistan was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, under the auspices of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), with organisers saying members of the Sikh community travelled from different cities and states to participate in the vote. Voting continued despite rainfall, with women and families with young children among those turning up…
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Dr Paul Bhatti honoured with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for promoting interfaith harmony
The Government of Pakistan has announced that Dr Paul Jacob Bhatti will receive the national civil award Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, in recognition of his decades-long work promoting interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence among Pakistan’s religious communities. The announcement came just days after Pakistan observed National Minorities Day on August 11, commemorating Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s historic 1947…
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New provinces amendment will come ‘without Rana Sanaullah knowing’, says Kamal
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Mustafa Kamal warned on Sunday that a constitutional amendment on the creation of new provinces would come without PM’s adviser on political and public affaris, Rana Sanaullah, even knowing about it. His remarks came a day after Sanaullah had said the establishment had not yet spoken to the government…
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PM Shehbaz says trilateral defence pact not aimed at aggression
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the trilateral defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye is not aimed at aggression against any country. Addressing federal cabinet meeting on Monday, the prime minister said that the agreement signed in Makkah between the three countries is aimed at promoting peace, security and prosperity in the region, the…
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Defence pact: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye to establish ‘political, military mechanisms’
ANKARA: Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will group senior ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under a military pact signed between the three countries last week, the Turkish defence ministry said on Thursday. The three US allies signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince…
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Celebratory gunfire injures nearly 100 across Karachi, claims one life
Independence Day celebrations turned deadly across Karachi as celebratory aerial firing left one woman dead and 94 others injured, including 17 children, rescue officials said on Friday. An Edhi Foundation spokesperson confirmed the injury toll had climbed to 94, with the wounded comprising 10 women, 17 children and 59 men. The woman’s death, rescue sources…
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President Zardari approves civil awards for 355 personalities from diverse fields
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved civil awards for 355 individuals in recognition of their contributions to a wide range of fields, including science, education, medicine, arts, sports and public service. The list includes federal ministers, government officials, academics, doctors, journalists, artists, writers, athletes, philanthropists, security personnel, police officers, martyrs and foreign dignitaries, The News…
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Two terrorists killed in Balochistan’s Killi Zaik IBO: security sources
RAWALPINDI: At least two terrorists were killed, and three others injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Killi Zaik area, security sources said on Monday. The operation was carried out between Killi Zaik and Kaghli, around 12 kilometres north of the Baseema camp, after security forces received information about the presence of terrorists, said…
