Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir held a “positive and productive” meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said, as Islamabad steps up diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States. Naqvi said the discussions covered the ongoing Iran-US conflict, rising tensions in the Middle East and possible steps toward… Continue reading Asim Munir Iran Visit: Positive Talks With President
China Responds to New US Iran Sanctions China said Tuesday that it will protect its interests after the United States announced new sanctions targeting Iran. Washington has also threatened wider penalties against countries and companies that continue doing business with Tehran. The United States described the campaign as an effort to increase economic pressure on… Continue reading China Iran Sanctions: Beijing Vows to Safeguard Interests
Pakistan has offered Bangladesh its experience and expertise in legal reforms and digital justice. Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar made the offer during a meeting in Islamabad. He met Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Md Iqbal Hussain Khan. The two officials discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.… Continue reading Pakistan Bangladesh Legal Reforms: New Cooperation Plan
Typhoon Narra has brought torrential rain to southwest China, triggering widespread flooding and forcing tens of thousands of people to leave their homes. Authorities in Guangxi moved residents to safer areas as forecasters warned that heavy rain could continue for several more days. State broadcaster CCTV reported that about 54,000 people have been relocated because… Continue reading Typhoon Narra Floods China as Tens of Thousands Evacuated
India’s top security official, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks on the long-running border dispute between India and China. The visit comes weeks before the BRICS summit in New Delhi, where India hopes Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend. India’s foreign ministry said Doval will meet Chinese Foreign Minister… Continue reading India China Border: Security Chief Visits Beijing for Talks
Moody’s has upgraded Pakistan’s credit rating from Caa1 to B3. The agency cited improvements in governance as a key reason for the decision. The rating agency also kept Pakistan’s outlook at stable. It said stronger foreign reserves and lower domestic borrowing costs have supported economic stability. The upgrade marks a positive development for Pakistan’s financial… Continue reading Pakistan Credit Rating Raised to B3 by Moody’s
President Asif Ali Zardari has called for stronger Pakistan-Malaysia cooperation in law enforcement, counter-terrorism and narcotics control. He also urged closer coordination to tackle human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Zardari made the remarks during a meeting with Malaysian Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. Pakistan’s Interior and Narcotics Control… Continue reading Pakistan-Malaysia Cooperation: Zardari Seeks Stronger Ties
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has opened Pakistan’s first heart transplant centre at the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology in Lahore. The Maryam Nawaz Sharif Heart Transplant Centre will offer heart transplant services free of charge to eligible patients. The new centre features advanced medical equipment. It aims to help patients who cannot afford expensive… Continue reading Heart Transplant Centre Opens Free in Lahore
The federal government has approved the Army deployed in Rawalpindi for six months after the Punjab government requested military assistance for security duties. The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control issued a notification under Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan. According to the notification, the Punjab Home Department submitted the request through a letter… Continue reading Rawalpindi Gets 6-Month Army Deployment for Security Duties
Security forces and police have killed 49 terrorists in KP and Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media wing said forces carried out several intelligence-based operations over the past few days. The operations targeted militant networks in both provinces. ISPR said the operations formed part of Pakistan’s ongoing counterterrorism campaign. The… Continue reading 49 Terrorists Killed in KP and Balochistan: ISPR
