Halting UAE visas
The approach of the UAE has been disappointing and discriminatory.
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OIC asks India to rescind illegal acts in occupied Kashmir
Body also adopts a Pakistan-sponsored resolution urging the UNSG to initiate a global dialogue to counter rising Islamophobia.
FM Qureshi takes up visas issue with UAE minister on OIC sidelines
"The foreign minister underscored the need to address the issue at the earliest," the FO says.
Top Iranian nuclear scientist Fakhrizadeh assassinated: state media
Fakhrizadeh is thought to have masterminded what the UN and US agencies believed was a covert atomic bomb programme.
Quran on polygyny
It is important to view polygyny in a historical context.
Weeping for Zion
Pakistan has nothing to gain and everything to lose from siding with either Riyadh or Tehran.
Seventh Pakistan team member tests positive for Covid-19 in New Zealand
Pakistan are due to play three Twenty20 internationals and two Tests from December 18.
PTI leader claims her innocent driver was one of 5 'robbers' killed by police in Karachi's DHA
Police say they opened fire on suspects in "self-defence"; additional police surgeon decides to re-examine bodies.
Pakistan cricket team's isolation behaviour has 'significantly improved': New Zealand govt
"Co-operation and compliance are critical in ensuring New Zealand is kept safe from Covid-19," the health ministry says.
India’s economy enters recession for first time since independence
India’s economy contracted 7.5 per cent between July and September.
OIC urged to work for outlawing provocation against Muslims
FM Qureshi appeals to OIC countries to use their political influence to prevent Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir.
Trump would have been re-elected if it weren't for Covid-19: PM Imran
Imran Khan says "criticism is an asset of society" but media should exhibit responsibility along with its freedom.
'No ban on export of Pakistan workforce' to UAE, says Zulfi Bukhari
PM's aide says there has been an 11 per cent increase in Pakistani knowledge workers working in UAE.
One Pakistan varsity makes it to top 100 QS Asia ranking
The National University of Science and Technology has secured a spot on the list at 76.
Kashmir not on agenda of OIC foreign ministers’ meeting
Pakistan’s request for a meeting of the contact group on the issue also declined.
6 members of Pakistan squad in New Zealand test positive for Covid
Team receives "final warning" from New Zealand health authorities for flouting quarantine rules.
Sharifs' mother laid to rest in Lahore
Funeral prayers for Begum Shamim Akhtar were offered at the Sharif Medical City in Raiwind.
Teenaged Arzoo's marriage with Muslim man is lawful, lawyer tells court
Counsel says any citizen can contract marriage upon attaining puberty under federal law and Shariah.
Tough security for Indian-occupied Kashmir's first vote since autonomy cancelled
Observers say only small numbers braved the security, Covid fears and snow-covered terrain to elect local council members.
Analysis: Covert Israeli-Saudi meeting sends Biden a strong message on Iran
The meeting shows how opposition to Tehran is bringing about a strategic realignment of countries in the Middle East.
UAE visa suspension for Pakistan, others due to security concerns: report
The FO last week said the suspension of visas could be related to coronavirus pandemic measures.
Halting UAE visas
The approach of the UAE has been disappointing and discriminatory.
Kashmir not on agenda of OIC foreign ministers’ meeting
Pakistan’s request for a meeting of the contact group on the issue also declined.
6 members of Pakistan squad in New Zealand test positive for Covid
Team receives "final warning" from New Zealand health authorities for flouting quarantine rules.
OIC asks India to rescind illegal acts in occupied Kashmir
Body also adopts a Pakistan-sponsored resolution urging the UNSG to initiate a global dialogue to counter rising Islamophobia.
FM Qureshi takes up visas issue with UAE minister on OIC sidelines
"The foreign minister underscored the need to address the issue at the earliest," the FO says.
6 Pak Army major generals promoted to lieutenant general rank
Former ISPR chief Asif Ghafoor is among the six officers who have been promoted.
Imran’s lawyer made PTV chairman
According to a notification from the information ministry, he will hold office for three years.
PM okays creation of liaison body for spy agencies
ISI chief to head new organisation; absence of such a committee was seen as a hurdle to collective strategising.
Recognising Israel
The thaw in the Middle East comes at a time when the Israeli PM is expanding Jewish settlements.
'No ban on export of Pakistan workforce' to UAE, says Zulfi Bukhari
PM's aide says there has been an 11 per cent increase in Pakistani knowledge workers working in UAE.
India escalated anti-Pakistan campaign after Islamabad's unveiling of dossier: FO
Terms India briefing to foreign envoys "another attempt to implicate Pakistan in some alleged planned attack in occupied Kashmir".
Pakistan shares dossier on India's 'terror campaign' with UN secretary general
Pakistan reserves the right to “act in self-defence” against India’s unending aggressions, warns Pakistani envoy to UN.
Top Iranian nuclear scientist Fakhrizadeh assassinated: state media
Fakhrizadeh is thought to have masterminded what the UN and US agencies believed was a covert atomic bomb programme.
Quran on polygyny
It is important to view polygyny in a historical context.
Weeping for Zion
Pakistan has nothing to gain and everything to lose from siding with either Riyadh or Tehran.
Reports suggesting Kashmir not on OIC meeting agenda are part of 'false Indian propaganda': FO
FO spokesperson Zahid Chaudhri says it is "expected that the session would reiterate its strong support to the Kashmir cause".
Seventh Pakistan team member tests positive for Covid-19 in New Zealand
Pakistan are due to play three Twenty20 internationals and two Tests from December 18.
PTI leader claims her innocent driver was one of 5 'robbers' killed by police in Karachi's DHA
Police say they opened fire on suspects in "self-defence"; additional police surgeon decides to re-examine bodies.
Pakistan cricket team's isolation behaviour has 'significantly improved': New Zealand govt
"Co-operation and compliance are critical in ensuring New Zealand is kept safe from Covid-19," the health ministry says.
OIC asks India to rescind illegal acts in occupied Kashmir
Body also adopts a Pakistan-sponsored resolution urging the UNSG to initiate a global dialogue to counter rising Islamophobia.
PDM leaders vow to hold Multan rally despite arrests, strict security arrangements
Police arrest several PDM and PPP workers, including Ali Qasim Gilani; FIR registered against 80 people for damaging stadium.
Army never put pressure over foreign policy, appointments: PM
Says Punjab govt running on ‘trial & error basis’; anyone can move NAB against Asim Bajwa.
'Loneliest' elephant Kaavan set to leave for Cambodian sanctuary
Kaavan will be sent via a Russian transport jumbo jet for the lengthy flight to Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia.
Sacked workers
THE move was not unexpected. The government had made clear its intentions of sacking over 9,300 remaining employees...
PM Imran briefed on national, regional security situation on visit to ISI headquarters
Premier was accompanied by army chief, ministers and other services chiefs.
Iran to give a 'calculated' response to nuclear scientist killing, says official
Fakhrizadeh was ambushed on a highway near Tehran on Friday and gunned down in his car.
Asad promises Karachi-like uplift projects for other Sindh cities
Holds provincial govt responsible for problems.
DEATH OF A RIVER
‘A river doesn’t just carry water, it carries life.’ The Kunhar River, which runs all the way from the upper Kaghan Valley to
Bureau halts action after Mandviwala heaps scorn on NAB
The deputy chairman Senate says he will "highlight NAB’s human rights violations at every international forum".
Suicide car bomb kills 30 Afghan security personnel
One civilian killed and 20 others wounded in another suicide car bomb attack in Qalat.
India-US strategic ties weakened deterrence stability: experts
South Asian strategic stability a function of both behaviour and capability of states in the region, says JNU professor.
Duty collection on mobile device import doubles to Rs54bn
Official says 17 companies are now manufacturing mobile phones in the country.
PPP workers cross hurdles to enter Multan stadium
PDM public meeting to be held at all cost, says ex-prime minister Gilani.
Independence is in clear sight, says Scotland’s first minister
She has argued for a second referendum on Scottish independence since the party’s overwhelming victory in 2019 elections.