Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Monday for high-level talks aimed at easing regional tensions, meeting Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni shortly after landing. The Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff is expected to hold a series of meetings with senior Iranian leaders throughout his visit, according to Iran’s Fars news agency. The trip marks the latest step in the Asim Munir Iran visit that Islamabad says reflects its broader commitment to regional stability. Why the Asim Munir Iran Visit Matters Now In a statement released ahead of the trip, the…
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Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir is scheduled to visit Tehran on Monday as tensions between Iran and the United States intensify over Washington’s planned economic measures. The Asim Munir Iran visit comes as the US prepares what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described as an unprecedented financial campaign against Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, has warned that continued economic pressure could lead it to stop oil exports through the Persian Gulf. Iranian officials said the visit would focus on efforts to promote peace and regional security. A Pakistani government source said Field Marshal Asim…
AJK Assembly reserved seats elections have resulted in a strong showing for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, which secured six of the eight reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Elections were held for all eight reserved seats in the AJK Assembly. PML-N won three of the five seats reserved for women, while the Pakistan Peoples Party secured the remaining two. PML-N Wins Three Women’s Reserved Seats PML-N candidates Seharish Qamar, Maryam Zaman and Maryam Idrees were elected on the women’s reserved seats. PPP candidates Farzana Yaqoob and Zobia Khursheed also secured seats in the same category. Zobia…
Three Adiala Jail prisoners have moved the Islamabad High Court seeking permission for treatment at private hospitals and contact with their families. The petitions refer to a Supreme Court order concerning treatment and family meetings involving PTI founder Imran Khan. Justice Muhammad Asif heard the petitions filed by Ilyas Khan, Muhammad Ismail Khan and Owais Altaf. The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the Adiala Jail superintendent and requested detailed responses from the prison authorities. The court has adjourned further proceedings until August 27. Adiala Jail Prisoner Seeks Treatment at Shifa Hospital During the hearing, counsel for Muhammad Ismail Khan…
Balochistan Interior Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau has criticized National Assembly opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai, accusing him of misleading the public by failing to identify the terrorist groups behind recent attacks. Reacting to Achakzai’s remarks, the Balochistan Interior Minister said avoiding the names of terrorist organizations reflected fear. He pointed out that a terrorist organization had already claimed responsibility for the Saranan attack. Balochistan Interior Minister Responds to Achakzai Ziaullah Langau alleged that Achakzai was deliberately avoiding the names of terrorist groups because of concerns about his personal safety. He described this reluctance as a form of fear that some…
A police official was shot dead in the Inayat Kalay Bazaar area of Bajaur district after unidentified armed men opened fire on him, police sources confirmed. The slain officer has been identified as Rehmatullah. According to police, Rehmatullah belonged to the Lagharay area in Bajaur’s Mamond tehsil. He was on his way home while on leave when he came under fire from unknown assailants at Inayat Kalay Bazaar. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Body Shifted to Hospital Following the incident, police moved the officer’s body to DHQ Hospital Khar for a post-mortem examination. As soon as news…
Bangladesh has expressed openness to joining the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a security pact linking Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, according to local media reports. Humaiun Kobir, the Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, said Dhaka takes a favourable view of joining any economic or defence structure involving the three nations, provided it aligns with Bangladesh’s own interests and the shifting patterns of global trade and economics. Background on the Makkah Defence Pact Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye formalised the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, at a time of escalating tensions across the Middle East. Under its terms, an…
A federal judge in the United States has overturned a Trump administration measure that had halted immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 nations, including Pakistan, ruling that the move went beyond what the law allows Secretary of State Marco Rubio to do. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, based in Manhattan, described the policy, first announced by the State Department in January, as unlawful on its face. She found that it conflicted with federal immigration statutes, which specifically deny the secretary of state authority over how consular officers process immigrant visa applications. In her written ruling, Vargas noted that a…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) approached the Supreme Court on Saturday with a contempt petition, alleging that authorities disregarded the court’s directive on transferring party founder Imran Khan to a designated hospital for treatment. Through the petition, PTI has asked the court to open contempt proceedings against the officials it holds responsible, along with issuing show-cause notices and summoning them to appear in person. The plea was submitted on the party’s behalf by PTI Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja together with Uzair Bhandari. Background of the Supreme Court Order On August 18, the apex court had instructed authorities to shift the former…
England made a statement in the opening England vs Pakistan Test, hammering the tourists by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley to move 1-0 ahead in the three-match series. Pakistan’s struggles began early, with the visitors folding for just 171 runs in their first innings. England responded in emphatic fashion, racking up 409 runs to establish a dominant 238-run lead before Pakistan even batted a second time. Brook Leads England’s Batting Charge Harry Brook was the standout performer with the bat, falling just short of a century on 91. He received strong support from Jordan Cox, who struck 73,…
