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Shehroze Kashif, Guides Summoned Over Dr Asma’s Death
An inquiry committee has been formed by the DIG Police Skardu to investigate the death of Dr Asma Mushtaq on Spantik Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Shigar district. The committee has issued notices to renowned mountaineer Shehroze Kashif,…
Taliban Threat of “Crushing Response” Adds New Strain to Pak-Afghan Ties
The Afghan Taliban’s latest statement has renewed debate over whether Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions will move towards negotiations or a kinetic response, with recent suicide attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa further complicating the prospects…
Blast at Kohat police lines leaves 16 dead, 30 injured
At least 16 people were killed in a blast at a police lines in Kohat, a southern district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, during Friday prayers, officials said.
According to Kohat police, a suicide attacker blew himself up near the Special Branch…
‘To Any Extent’: Pakistan Vows to Defend Saudi Arabia
Pakistan will go “to any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia against aggression, military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Thursday, stressing that Islamabad’s commitment to the Kingdom extends beyond diplomatic…
Pakistan Announces 3-Month Austerity Drive Amid Fuel Price Hike
The federal government has announced an austerity campaign in response to rising prices of petroleum products.
According to a notification issued by the federal government, shops, markets and shopping malls in Islamabad will close at 9pm.…
Protecting Holy Places Is Our Religious Duty: Khawaja Asif
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the Mecca agreement comes into effect in the wake of the failed Houthi’s drone attack on the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking to Geo News, on Wednesday, Khawaja Asif…
Pakistan Summons Indian Diplomat Over INS Kolkata Incident
The Foreign Office said INS Kolkata carried out dangerous and provocative manoeuvres close to Pakistan Navy vessels, despite multiple warnings. It said the Indian vessel’s actions were not a routine deployment but constituted a violation of…
US Defence Firm POWERUS Delegation Meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ
Field Marshal Asim Munir underscored the importance of technological innovation and advanced solutions in strengthening national security and resilience
36 Antiquities Smuggled from Pakistan to US Returned to Pakistani Government
According to Pakistan’s Consul General in New York, Aamir Ahmed Atozai, the legal repatriation of the stolen antiquities will provide future generations with an opportunity to learn about their civilisation and cultural heritage.
Attempted Drone Attack on Makkah ‘Reprehensible and Unforgivable’: PM Shehbaz Sharif
The prime minister said Pakistan stands “unwaveringly, shoulder to shoulder” with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for the security and sanctity of the Haramain…