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WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said his country seeks constructive engagement with major global powers while prioritizing regional stability, economic reform and counterterrorism. He was…

PESHAWAR: In a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s government undertook a comprehensive review of the province's law and order situation, focusing on addressing emerging security…

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Finance has revealed that the number of citizens going abroad for employment has increased by 19% over the past year, with more than 75,000 individuals registering for overseas jobs in January 2026 alone.…

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong policy statement today, confirming that the country has the right to take every necessary action in its defense under international law following continued cross-border attacks from…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met Ambassador of China Jiang Zedong and discussed the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations as well as regional stability. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in key…

TOKYO: With science advancing at an unprecedented pace, even the realm of spirituality has now found its place in the technological world. Researchers in Japan have introduced an innovative "Monk Robot" capable of offering spiritual advice…

COLOMBO: In a nail-biting contest at the T20 World Cup 2026, England emerged victorious over New Zealand by 6 wickets, keeping Pakistan's hopes of advancing to the semi-finals alive. Chasing a target of 160 runs set by New Zealand, England…

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark moment in Islamic banking, DIB Pakistan has entered into a strategic partnership with Hakeem Easy Finance by Walee Financial Services (WFS), to digitize its Sharia process for personal finance portfolio. The…

KABUL/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan bombed Taliban government forces in Afghanistan's major cities overnight, the first time it has directly targeted its former allies, and described the situation as "open war", raising tensions in a volatile,…

JEDDAH: Pakistan has called for an immediate end to ceasefire violations in Gaza in accordance with the United Nations mandate. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the ongoing genocide in Gaza is unacceptable…