The Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani has taken stern action against police personnel found involved with drug dealers, resulting in the forcible dismissal of 17 officials from the force. An internal inquiry led by senior police officers uncovered the alleged links and support extended by these personnel to narcotics traffickers operating in Rawalpindi. The dismissed officers include …

The European Union on Friday reiterated its commitment to securing a trade deal with the United States based on mutual respect, after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff on all goods imported from the EU. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, following a phone call with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard …

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cloudy conditions and rain accompanied by strong winds in Islamabad and adjoining areas over the next 24 hours. According to the latest advisory, rain and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, and Jhelum. Similar weather conditions are likely to affect various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, …

The Met Department has issued a heatwave alert for Karachi and southern districts of Sindh starting May 25, as a low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea is expected to push temperatures higher. According to Director General Anjum Rizvi, the mercury in Karachi may reach up to 40 degrees Celsius, with the heat intensity feeling three to four degrees hotter due …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has concluded its latest visit to Pakistan, setting a primary budget surplus target of 1.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) for the fiscal year 2025-26. However, Pakistan and the IMF have not yet reached full consensus on the upcoming budget targets, with negotiations expected to continue in the coming weeks. Led by Nathan …

URUMQI (Internews): Media leaders, business entrepreneurs and communication experts from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states gathered in Urumqi for the official launch of the 2025 Media Dialogue of SCO Countries with a strong collective commitment to deepening media cooperation and countering “distorted western propaganda” about China’s northwestern autonomous region Xinjiang. The high profile event of 2025 Media Dialogue of …

URUMQI (Internews): The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries officially opened in Urumqi, the capital of China’s northwestern Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region. The high profile event hosted by People’s Daily and the people’s government of Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region, brought together media representatives, officials, and experts from across SCO member states to enhance regional cooperation, …

The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of SCO Countries, with the theme of “Building a Better Home Together for a Prosperous Future,” was held in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on May 23, 2025. Over 300 representatives from mainstream media outlets, government departments, academic institutions, and enterprises from 26 SCO member states, observer states, and dialogue partners gathered to …

The Senate, under the chairmanship of Yousaf Raza Gillani, unanimously passed a resolution to observe May 25 as Pakistan-Africa Friendship Day. The resolution highlighted the potential for increased trade between Pakistan and African nations, emphasizing the importance of strengthening bilateral ties. It also acknowledged Africa’s consistent role in promoting peace in the region.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has stressed the urgent need to eliminate the scourge of terrorism, warning that a clear future strategy must be devised to counter India’s ongoing proxy war. Speaking during a Senate session, Dar strongly condemned the recent attack on children in Khuzdar, terming it a cowardly act. He urged India to learn from its past failures …

Two employees of the Israeli embassy were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in downtown Washington DC. The Metropolitan Police Department identified the suspect as Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Chicago. Police said Rodriguez opened fire on a group of four individuals shortly after 9pm local time, fatally shooting a young couple who were staffers at the Israeli mission. …

Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared a staff member of the High Commission of India, Islamabad, as persona non grata for engaging in activities inconsistent with his privileged status. The concerned official has been directed to leave Pakistan within 24 hours. According to MOFA spokespersons, the Indian Charge d’Affaires was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convey this …

ISLAMABAD: (Internews) Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong has said that they strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Balochistan and express deepest condolences to the deceased and sincere sympathy to the injured and the bereaved families. In a statement released by the embassy, at the event of 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan on Wednesday, Chinese …

BEIJING (Internews): Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has said that China and Pakistan have maintained close strategic communication on consolidating traditional friendship, strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation, and jointly addressing challenges, which reflects the high level of bilateral relations. During the talks with Pakistani deputy prime minister and foreign minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Wang Yi said that as ironclad friends, China …

ISLAMABAD: (Internews) Chinese ambassador Jiang Zaidong has said that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have fully reflected silk road spirit, characterized by peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and benefit. While addressing the event organized for the celebration of the 74th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations, Chinese ambassador …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a 16-member national squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Bangladesh. Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the team as captain, with Shadab Khan named vice-captain. The series marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s new head coach, Mike Hesson, who will be taking charge of the national side for the …

At least four children lost their lives while 38 others sustained injuries when an explosion struck a school bus near Zero Point on the Karachi-Quetta National Highway in Khuzdar on Wednesday. According to local authorities, the blast occurred when a school bus carrying children passed by a vehicle rigged with explosives parked along the roadside. The incident took place around …

Credit to Global Times As an ironclad friend, China will, as always, firmly support Pakistan in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, support Pakistan in exploring a development path suited to its national conditions, support Pakistan in resolutely combating terrorism, and support Pakistan in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs, Wang Yi, a member of the …

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence of Zahir Jaffer for the 2021 gruesome murder of Noor Mukadam dismissing his appeal. Noor, aged 27 years, was found murdered at Zahir’s Islamabad residence in July 2021, with the investigation revealing that she was tortured before being beheaded. The trial court sentenced Zahir to death, a verdict later upheld by the …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed media reports suggesting it plans to withdraw from the Asia Cup 2025 and the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup due to political tensions with Pakistan. As per reports, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that no formal or informal communication has been made with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) regarding …

The Kremlin on Tuesday stated that there is no deadline for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, acknowledging the complexity involved in formulating a mutually agreed ceasefire and peace memorandum. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, in remarks carried by the state-run RIA news agency, said both Moscow and Kyiv would be required to exchange and revise draft proposals before any final …

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has signalled that his acting career is far from over, even as he prepares to bid farewell to the long-running Mission: Impossible franchise with its upcoming instalment, Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning, set for global release on May 23. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the film’s red carpet premiere in New York City’s AMC Lincoln Square, Cruise confirmed that the …

Israel has permitted the first limited delivery of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip in nearly three months, amid mounting international pressure and growing fears of mass starvation across the besieged Palestinian enclave. According to the United Nations, a small number of aid trucks were allowed entry through the Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing on Monday, marking the first …

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has authorised the disbursement of honorariums amounting to crores of rupees to employees of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over the course of five months. According to the documents, ECP employees received four rounds of honorariums in January, February, March, and May 2025. The disbursements were made from the Commission’s allocated annual budget, …

National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. Asim Malik and Iranian NSA Ali Akbar Ahmadian held a detailed telephone exchange on Monday. The conversation touched on a range of shared concerns, with both sides expressing interest in strengthening economic engagement and jointly addressing regional security challenges. Ahmadian stressed that Iran and Pakistan “will not allow regional peace to be undermined by external …

PHNOM PENH: As a flagship of China-Cambodia cooperation, the Belt and Road Initiative has provided tremendous support for infrastructure projects in Cambodia, transforming the country’s development landscape and strengthening regional connectivity. The initiative’s landmark projects such as the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, the Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone and energy projects have played a crucial role …

TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied has met here with Li Shulei, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, who led a CPC delegation on a visit to Tunisia from Wednesday to Saturday. During the meeting on Thursday, Li first conveyed Chinese President …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on Saturday to Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, the rotating chairperson of the Council of Heads of the League of Arab States, extending his congratulations on the convening of the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad. Xi noted that over the past 80 years since its establishment, the League of Arab …

It seems that “attracting” immense inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs) has become one of the key strategic “priorities” of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s “prosperous” Uzbekistan. Due to Mirziyoyev’s integrated economic policies and diversified productive channels along with state’s sovereign guarantees, building of free economic zones, tax incentives and provision of a business and investment friendly environment, Uzbekistan has become one …

Fans of Pakistani television are in for a treat as two of the industry’s most loved stars, Wahaj Ali and Sehar Khan, are all set to appear together in a new drama serial titled ‘Jinki Shadi Unki Shadi’. Wahaj Ali, known for his powerful performances in hit dramas like Tere Bin, Jo Bichar Gaye, and Ehd-e-Wafa, is teaming up with …

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he would contact Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with NATO allies, in a renewed effort to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which he described as a “bloodbath”. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Mr Trump said he would initiate the calls on Monday in the …

A Mexican Navy training vessel, Cuauhtémoc, collided with New York City’s historic Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, leaving at least 22 crew members injured, including three in critical condition, in what authorities are calling a “serious navigational incident.” Dramatic footage shared on social media captured the towering masts of the sailing ship striking the underside of the bridge as it attempted …

Top Iranian political and military figures have issued strong rebukes to US president Donald Trump following a series of scathing remarks he made against Tehran’s leadership during his recent tour of the Middle East. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an address at a teachers’ ceremony in Tehran on Saturday, dismissed Trump’s statements as “not worth responding to,” but said …

A severe heat wave continues to blanket much of the country, with temperatures soaring to uncomfortable and potentially hazardous levels. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted that Lahore will experience a scorching maximum temperature of 42 degrees Celsius today, while other major cities such as Islamabad and Peshawar are also expected to reach highs of 41 degrees Celsius. Quetta …

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has accused India of hiding behind a false narrative to distort facts and divert attention from its alleged acts of aggression and sponsorship of terrorism in Pakistan. In an exclusive interview with RT Arabia, Lt Gen Chaudhry revealed that it was the Indian Ministry of Defence that requested …

The government has prepared a comprehensive plan to increase prices of electricity, gas, and petroleum products in the upcoming fiscal year, fulfilling key assurances made to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) before the new budget. According to an official document, the public should bracefor a significant additional financial burden as the government moves forward with tariff adjustments across the energy …

United States President Donald Trump has admitted that Pakistan cannot be ignored, stressing the importance of maintaining engagement with the South Asian nation. During his interview with American news outlet, Trump stated that Pakistan and India were dangerously close to a nuclear conflict. “The situation had escalated to the point where nuclear war could have broken out,” he said. Trump …

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Syed Asim Munir has praised the role of Pakistani media, stating that it has responded courageously and wisely to Indian propaganda. In an informal conversation with journalists, Gen Munir said, “We have concealed nothing; everything has been presented to the nation in a clear and transparent manner. The Pakistani media has demonstrated a strong …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that United States President Donald Trump had played a substantial role in maintaining peace following heightened tensions between Pakistan and India. Speaking at an event at the Pakistan Monument in observance of Youm-e-Tashakur, the prime minister said: “The entire nation is standing firmly behind the Pakistan Armed Forces with full strength. On May …

KARACHI (Internews): Yang Yundong, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China said that Pakistan and China has enduring friendship so no one can undo our relation. He said this while talking to a delegation of Pakistan Tanners Association, South Zone, headed by its Chairman Dr Danish Aman, at the Consulate premises. On the occasion, Hamid Zahur, Chairman PTA, Central, …