Baqir Sajjad Syed

Army chief seeks stricter rules for social media

Says country will stay away from bloc politics; speaks of TTP’s potential threat beyond Pakistan’s borders. Updated 16 Nov, 2024 10:41am

China not seeking own security for its nationals: FO

Urges Afghanistan to act against terrorists plotting, carrying out attacks in Pakistan. Updated 15 Nov, 2024 11:16am

Beijing renews resolve to help Pakistan in tackling terrorism

Attempts to undermine mutual trust won’t succeed, says Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson. Updated 12 Nov, 2024 10:06am

Pakistan eyes strong ties with Trump admin

FO spokesperson says non-interference cornerstone of Pak-US ties; believes change in US administration will not affect ties with China. Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:47am

Iran, Pakistan agree to improve border security

Iranian FM says security challenges facing both states are "externally fuelled and outsourced into our region". Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:45am

FO perplexed by concerns over security of Chinese

Spokesperson says Jiang Zaidong’s recent remarks "perplexing in view of positive diplomatic traditions". Updated 01 Nov, 2024 08:09am

Ishaq Dar announces arrests in attacks on Chinese

China’s envoy urges Pakistan to take decisive action to safeguard citizens, investments. Published 30 Oct, 2024 08:10am

PM heads to Riyadh for investment moot today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Sheh­baz Sharif will depart on Tuesday for Sau­di Arabia to attend the 8th edition of ... Published 29 Oct, 2024 07:04am

Israel’s gradual escalation against Iran: a tried & tested tactic

ISLAMABAD: Israel’s airstrikes on Iran constitute a calculated escalation, extending beyond a single military... Published 28 Oct, 2024 07:15am

Iran’s envoy hails Pakistanis’ concern over Mideast crisis

Says "not all engagements are public", adding, “We are in discussions with our Pakistani brothers.” Updated 26 Oct, 2024 10:36am

FO criticises ‘uninformed, undiplomatic’ comments

Rejects Volker Turk’s remarks about judicial independence; slams US lawmakers’ letter calling for Imran’s release Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:04am

Kartarpur corridor deal extended until Oct 2029

India raises concerns over $20 service charge levied by Pakistan on each pilgrim. Updated 23 Oct, 2024 08:18am

Analysis: SCO moot showcases Pakistan’s importance on global stage

Observers believe hosting summit enhanced country’s diplomatic standing, showed that it was "open for business" with the world. Updated 18 Oct, 2024 08:49am

SCO backs China’s Belt & Road Initiative

Participants reject Western sanctions, call for use of national currencies in mutual settlements: joint communique seeks talks for setting up SCO bank. Updated 17 Oct, 2024 08:20am

PM Shehbaz set to chair SCO leaders’ moot today

Bilateral meetings held with leaders of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Belarus; Iran’s first vice president pulls out due to regional situation. Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:44am

China urges tougher steps to ensure workers’ safety

PM Li Qiang reiterates commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in meeting with president. Updated 16 Oct, 2024 10:01am

Flurry of deals as red carpet rolled out for Li Qiang

Chinese premier inaugurates Gwadar airport, calls port city ‘cornerstone’ of regional development; visiting dignitary meets military leadership. Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:05am

SCO summit to boost economic, cultural ties

Delegates from Mongolia, Turkmenistan, C’wealth of Independent States, European Economic Community also expected to attend moot. Updated 13 Oct, 2024 07:54am

Limit travel ahead of SCO, diplomats told

Restrictions apply both within Islamabad and for travel beyond it. Updated 11 Oct, 2024 07:46am

Pakistan vows to hunt perpetrators of Karachi attack

Police conclude "vehicle-borne IED" with 70-80kg explosives used in suicide attack that claimed three lives. Published 08 Oct, 2024 08:29am