Islamabad: Pakistan has said it wants a peaceful and stable Iran and will continue to play its role for peace and stability in the region, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday. Speaking at the weekly press briefing, the spokesperson said Pakistan is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Iran and believes that Iran’s challenges should be resolved through peaceful means. “A peaceful and stable Iran is in the interest of the entire region. We hope Iran will overcome its current challenges soon,” he said. The Foreign Office spokesperson said that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with…
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Multan: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has revealed that 2,870 Pakistani nationals were deported from various countries during 2025, mainly due to visa violations and illegal activities. Speaking in Multan, FIA Director Atta-ur-Rehman said that Saudi Arabia accounted for the highest number of deportations, where 87 Pakistanis were expelled on charges of begging. He said that the misuse of work visas has emerged as a major issue, resulting in the deportation of 707 Pakistanis from different countries. Visa Violations Damaging Pakistan’s Image The FIA director warned that violating visa rules not only harms Pakistan’s international image but also leads to…
Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a cold wave alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, warning of severe cold weather conditions until the end of January. According to the NDMA advisory, extremely cold temperatures are expected during night and early morning hours, while moderate to heavy snowfall is likely in upper mountainous regions. The authority warned that snowfall could disrupt road connectivity, transportation systems and electricity supply in affected areas. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and snowfall in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from January 17 to 19, while Murree and…
Lahore: Renowned stage actor Qaiser Piya was robbed at a traffic signal in Lahore, where criminals snatched his expensive mobile phone and fled the scene, police said on Tuesday. According to police, the incident took place in Garden Town, where Qaiser Piya was travelling in his car. As his vehicle stopped at a traffic signal, one suspect approached the car, knocked on it and deliberately started an argument. The FIR states that during the distraction, a second suspect arrived from the other side of the vehicle and took advantage of the situation, snatching Qaiser Piya’s valuable mobile phone before escaping.…
Lahore: Wheat prices have surged sharply across Punjab, with rates increasing by up to Rs700 per maund over the past ten days, adding fresh pressure on household budgets amid rising food inflation. According to market sources, the price of wheat has climbed from Rs3,700 per maund to around Rs4,400, while in Rawalpindi, rates have surged further to Rs4,800 per maund. In Lahore, wheat is now being sold at Rs4,450 per maund, while residents in several parts of the city report an acute shortage of government-subsidised flour. Official 10kg and 20kg flour bags are largely unavailable, forcing consumers to turn to…
Melbourne: Melbourne Renegades’ management has issued an apology to Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan after controversially calling him back during a Big Bash League (BBL) match, sources have confirmed. According to sources, the team’s captain Will Sutherland and the coaching staff personally apologized to Rizwan following the incident. Sutherland reportedly told the Pakistani cricketer that the match was at a very intense stage and admitted regret over his conduct. “I am ashamed of my behaviour. You are a great player and people love you,” the Renegades captain was quoted as saying. Sources said Rizwan had expressed strong displeasure to the management…
Karachi: Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), Malik Bostan, has said there are strong chances that the US dollar could fall below Rs250 against the Pakistani rupee, driven by rising defence exports and renewed confidence in the country’s economy. Speaking during a private TV programme, Malik Bostan said that around 15 countries have shown interest in purchasing JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, developed by the Pakistan Air Force in collaboration with China. He said potential export deals could bring in substantial foreign exchange, easing pressure on the rupee. The ECAP chairman said multiple factors are supporting the improving…
Washington: The United States has temporarily suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of Pakistan and 74 other countries under a new immigration and national security framework introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration. According to the US State Department, the suspension came into effect on January 21, making nationals of the affected countries temporarily ineligible to apply for immigrant visas under specific US immigration programs. Officials say the move is part of a broader review of immigration procedures and security protocols. The list of affected countries includes Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Russia, Brazil, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Nepal, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan,…
Situation deliberately kept unclear as part of US military strategy, foreign media claims The Middle East has once again been pushed to the brink of a major crisis, with growing indications that the United States may be preparing for a military strike against Iran, according to international media reports. A British news agency, quoting Western military sources, has claimed that multiple indicators suggest an attack on Iran could take place in the near future. The report states that all available intelligence points toward heightened military readiness in the region. Western defense officials have reportedly said that maintaining uncertainty is a…
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Police successfully foiled a terrorist attack on a police checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan late at night, killing two Khawarij during a swift and effective response. According to a private TV channel, DPO Sahibzada Sajjad Ahmed said that Khawarij terrorists attacked the Kheti police checkpost during the night. Police personnel responded promptly and professionally, resulting in the elimination of two Khawarij on the spot. The DPO confirmed that one police official was injured in the exchange of fire and was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The injured officer is reported to be in…
