Politics

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday departed to Urumqi from Shanghai, China. At the Hongqiao International Airport,...

PPP holds high-level political consultations on flood relief

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) held a series of important meetings in the federal capital to discuss...

DPM, German FM discuss regional & global issues

Islamabad: Pakistan and Germany have agreed to maintain close dialogue to promote mutual understanding and strengthen cooperation in shared areas...

Toronto lawyer says Canada blocked visa applications without explanation for Gazans fleeing war

Ottawa: When immigration lawyer Hana Marku opened her email weeks ago to a photo of an emaciated infant in the...

Trump begins historic state visit to UK amid pomp and protests

London: United States President Donald Trump was treated to a royal reception featuring gun salutes, soldiers on horseback and bagpipes...

Portugal signs contract amendment for sixth KC-390 and 10 NATO options

Lisbon: Portugal has signed an amendment to its contract with Embraer, securing a sixth KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft and creating...

France’s new prime minister faces a bumpy ride with budget challenges and nationwide strikes ahead

Paris: A ballooning deficit. A fractious Parliament. Unrest on the streets. The challenges facing Sébastien Lecornu, France’s fourth prime minister...

EU proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel over Gaza war

Brussels: The European Commission, the European Union’s main executive body, has presented a much anticipated and delayed proposal to “suspend...

President Zardari meets Chinese environmental tech leader in Shanghai

Shanghai: President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday met CEO and Co-founder of SUS Environment Technology Company Limited, Zhu Xiaoping, a leading...

Pakistan won’t tolerate violation of territorial integrity: DPM

Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan will respond and will not allow any breach...

President Zardari meets Shanghai CPC Secretary Chen Jining

Shanghai: President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday met Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Shanghai, Chen Jining, flanked by...

Pakistan, 15 countries voice concern over security of Global Sumud Flotilla

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and fifteen other countries have expressed their concern about the security of the Global Sumud Flotilla...

DPM for strengthening bilateral cooperation with Australia

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s High Commissioner-designate to Australia Irfan Shaukat paid a farewell courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq...

Fazlur Rehman meets Qatari Ambassador, condemns Israeli attacks

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday visited the Embassy of Qatar in Islamabad and...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan to launch direct flights, fast-track visas to boost trade ties

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to enhance connectivity and trade cooperation through the launch of direct flights,...

Pakistan’s PIA swings to H1 profit as privatisation push gathers pace

Karachi: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) posted a pre-tax profit in the first half of 2025, which a company source said...

What to know about President Trump’s second state visit to the UK

London: President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are set to arrive in Britain on Tuesday night for a two-day...

France’s PM Lecornu announces end to ‘lifetime’ benefits for former prime ministers

Paris: France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said he plans to end "lifetime" benefits for former prime ministers as he...

Italy and Vietnam gear up for next year’s Political Consultations

Rome: Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Tripodi met in Rome with Vietnam’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang...

Italy joins NATO mission to reinforce eastern flank after suspected Russian drone incursions

Italy will participate in a new NATO mission to reinforce eastern flank following suspected Russian drone incursions into Poland and...

President Zardari visits memorial of first National Congress of CPC in Shanghai

Shanghai: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday visited the Memorial of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of...

Promoting int’l rule of law for fairer global governance

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: The world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation, with global governance at a fresh...

PM, Saudi Crown Prince discuss situation after Israel’s attack on Doha

Doha: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday met with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,...

Islamabad, Astana to strengthen city-level ties; road-naming proposal highlights cultural exchange

Celina Ali Islamabad: Islamabad and Kazakhstan’s capital Astana are moving towards stronger city-level cooperation, with proposals for cultural exchanges, eco-friendly...

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry summons Russian ambassador over violations of Polish, Romanian air space

Sofia: Russian ambassador in Sofia Eleonora Mitrofanova was summoned to Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry on September 15 in connection with the...

Italy calls for whole-of-society defense against hybrid threats