Naveed Siddiqui

‘New strain’ of coronavirus in China poses threat to Pakistan: NCOC

Says it is “fully prepared” to tackle and control any variant of Covid-19 and that threat is low due to vaccination campaign. Updated 25 Dec, 2022 05:15pm

Soldier, 2 civilians martyred in suicide blast in Miranshah: ISPR

Says one civilian was injured in the incident. Published 19 Dec, 2022 08:59pm

‘A reflection of growing frustration’: Pakistan rejects India’s criticism of FM Bilawal’s Modi remarks

FO says Indian govt hiding behind "subterfuge and canard" to conceal the realities of the 2002 Gujarat massacre. Updated 17 Dec, 2022 03:29pm

FO summons Afghan charge d’affaires over ‘unprovoked cross-border shelling’ in Chaman-Spin Boldak area

Says "protection of civilians remained the responsibility of both sides" and the recurrence of such incidents must be prevented. Updated 16 Dec, 2022 04:47pm

Post-flood rebuilding in Pakistan a ‘top priority’, says UN chief

In an address to G77, Bilawal demands urgent operationalisation of funds for “loss and damage” caused by floods in Pakistan. Published 16 Dec, 2022 12:00pm

President Alvi, CM Elahi meet to discuss political, economic issues and ‘matters of mutual interest’

Alvi emphasises need for "unity, unanimity and political tolerance" keeping in mind the "wider interests of the country". Published 15 Dec, 2022 08:04pm

Soldier, civilian martyred in yesterday’s suicide blast in Miranshah: ISPR

Military's media affairs wing says 9 civilians injured in incident; PM says terrorists “playing in the hands of our enemies who want to destabilise Pakistan”. Updated 15 Dec, 2022 11:17am

Tajik president to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow on 2-day visit

Multiple bilateral pacts and MoUs, including a trade transit agreement, expected to be signed during visit. Published 13 Dec, 2022 11:30am

FM Bilawal to visit US from Dec 14-21: Foreign Office

Says he will kick off the visit by meeting UNSG Antonio Guterres and participating in a “high-level debate” at the UNSC. Published 12 Dec, 2022 11:20pm

FIA barred from arresting PM’s son Suleman Shehbaz upon return to Pakistan

IHC asks Suleman to surrender to the court by Dec 13. Updated 08 Dec, 2022 01:38pm

Japan announces grant of $38.9m for Pakistan flood victims

The aid is part of the country's supplementary budget to deliver "life-saving aid" to flood victims. Published 07 Dec, 2022 04:04pm

Soldier martyred, five terrorists killed during intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan: ISPR

Says weapons and ammunition recovered from hideout, sanitisation of the area being carried out. Updated 05 Dec, 2022 10:16pm

Pakistan 'confident' Kabul attack perpetrators, abettors will be brought to account after suspect caught

Afghan govt spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says attacker is a "foreign national" and a "member of the IS". Updated 05 Dec, 2022 08:23pm

Pakistan’s embassy in Kabul comes under attack: FO

PM Shehbaz demands investigation, action; Afghan foreign ministry says it will “seriously investigate” incident and identify, punish culprits. Updated 02 Dec, 2022 11:47pm

Ex-envoy to US Asad Majeed appointed foreign secretary

He was at the centre of the cipher controversy that Imran said was evidence of ‘a foreign conspiracy’ to oust him. Updated 02 Dec, 2022 02:12pm

10 terrorists killed during operation in Balochistan's Hoshab: ISPR

Says one terrorist was apprehended in injured condition while two escaped terrorists are being traced. Updated 30 Nov, 2022 07:20am

PTI greenlights dissolution of Punjab, KP assemblies

Fawad Chaudhry says date of dissolution to be announced after consultation with parliamentary parties. Updated 28 Nov, 2022 10:13pm

FO expresses concern on Indian minister’s ‘confirmation of BJP leadership’s involvement’ in 2002 Gujarat riots

Says Amit Shah's remarks confirm "that the BJP-led government was directly responsible for fomenting violence and massacre of Muslims". Published 27 Nov, 2022 04:38pm

ISPR says 'misleading' data on assets of Gen Bajwa, his family being shared on social media

Says the data is being exaggerated on the basis of assumptions. Updated 28 Nov, 2022 09:31am

PM Shehbaz to leave for two-day official tour of Turkiye on Friday

The prime minister will jointly inaugurate the third Corvette ship constructed under the collaborative Milgem project. Published 24 Nov, 2022 06:06pm