The Chitral Grand Jirga brought together local elders, religious scholars, senior military officials and civil administration representatives to discuss key issues related to peace, security and development in the region. During the meeting, participants held detailed discussions on the overall law and order situation and other matters of public importance. The gathering focused on strengthening cooperation among community leaders, government institutions and security authorities to maintain stability in the area. The Peshawar Corps Commander praised the positive role played by local elders, religious leaders and young people in promoting peace and social harmony in Chitral. He acknowledged their continued efforts…
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised Pakistan’s role in Iran peace talks, saying Islamabad is helping support diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, he said a “true friendship” is developing between the United States and Pakistan. He credited Pakistan for playing what he called an “outstanding” role in efforts to restart dialogue aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East. Hegseth specifically praised Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir for their involvement in supporting discussions between the United States United States and Iran. He…
Iranian lawmaker Ibrahim Azizi has announced that Tehran will provide special trade and maritime facilities to China and Russia in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the country’s commitment to strengthening ties with key strategic partners. Speaking to reporters in Tehran, Ibrahim Azizi said Iran would extend preferential cooperation to Russian and Chinese vessels passing through the vital waterway. He noted that the decision comes amid the evolving regional situation and aims to protect shared economic and commercial interests. Ibrahim Azizi said Iran will continue to prioritize cooperation with partner nations and work to expand economic and trade relations. He added…
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has announced that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a cash reward of Rs10,000 for every worker involved in the Suthra Punjab Eid cleanliness operation. According to the minister, the Suthra Punjab campaign was successfully completed across the province during Eid-ul-Adha. More than 184,000 sanitation workers took part in the operation, while 60,000 vehicles were deployed to ensure the timely collection and disposal of sacrificial animal waste. Azma Bukhari said that workers removed around 360,000 tonnes of animal remains during the three days of Eid. She added that vehicles participating in the campaign covered a…
The Dera Ismail Khan Airport is moving closer to reopening as authorities accelerate efforts to restore full commercial flight operations. Officials say the airport will soon be ready for ATR flights once the remaining development work is completed. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi visited the Dera Ismail Khan Airport on Friday and reviewed ongoing rehabilitation work. During the visit, Pakistan Airports Authority officials briefed him on the current condition of the airport and the progress of restoration activities. Speaking to the media, the governor thanked Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for supporting the revival of the Dera Ismail Khan Airport.…
Pakistan Railways has restored railway operations in Balochistan after a three-day suspension, resuming train services under the regular timetable from Saturday. Officials confirmed that railway operations in Balochistan have returned to normal, with the Jaffar Express departing from Quetta to Peshawar at its scheduled time. The return service from Peshawar to Quetta also resumed on Saturday morning, restoring key passenger connectivity across the province. Earlier, railway operations in Balochistan had been suspended due to what authorities called “unavoidable circumstances.” The suspension affected multiple routes, including services to and from Quetta. The Jaffar Express departure from Quetta was halted, while the…
Pakistan has once again secured its global leadership in Erasmus Mundus scholarships, marking the fifth consecutive year that Pakistani students have topped the international rankings in this highly competitive European Union-funded programme. In the 2026 selection cycle, Pakistani students won 98 fully-funded Erasmus Mundus scholarships, making Pakistan the number one country worldwide in student selection. The achievement highlights the strong academic performance and growing international recognition of Pakistani students. South Asian countries dominated the rankings this year. Bangladesh followed Pakistan with 80 scholarships, while India secured 75. The United States stood at fourth place with 68 awards, and Italy came…
US President Donald Trump will only agree to a peace deal with Iran if all his conditions are fully met, according to a White House official. The statement comes as uncertainty grows over ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the broader Middle East conflict. The White House earlier suggested that Trump was close to making a final decision on a potential agreement. However, Tehran has firmly stated that there is still no final understanding on any peace deal with Iran, especially regarding key regional and nuclear issues. Iranian state media also rejected several parts of Trump’s description of the proposed deal,…
Pakistan has made it clear that it will not show any flexibility on the Abraham Accords unless an independent Palestinian state is officially recognised. This position was reaffirmed by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who stressed that Pakistan’s stance remains firm and unchanged on the issue. Speaking to journalists in Washington, Ishaq Dar dismissed speculation about Pakistan possibly joining the Abraham Accords. He said many rumours were circulating, but Pakistan’s position on the Abraham Accords remains consistent and rooted in long-standing principles. The foreign minister emphasized that Pakistan believes a sovereign Palestinian state must be established on pre-1967 borders, with Jerusalem…
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the United States is ready to launch new strikes against Iran if diplomatic efforts fail to produce a strong agreement. His remarks came as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at resolving key disputes over Iran’s nuclear program and regional tensions. Speaking on Saturday, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump remains committed to securing a deal that prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He stressed that while diplomacy remains the preferred path, the United States has the capability to act if necessary. Trump said he would meet with…
