Naveed Siddiqui

Team formed to probe Arshad Sharif’s killing reconstituted, ISI official dropped

Doctors complete postmortem and suggest X-ray and CT scan; funeral to be held tomorrow at 2pm. Updated 26 Oct, 2022 08:06pm

Judicial commission to probe Arshad Sharif's death

Marriyum says panel to be headed by HC judge; journalist's body is expected to arrive in Pakistan early Wednesday morning. Updated 26 Oct, 2022 07:54am

PM Shehbaz lands in Riyadh for two-day visit

Premier will attend 'Davos in the Desert' summit, hold consultations with Crown Prince Salman. Updated 24 Oct, 2022 09:49pm

Journalist Arshad Sharif shot dead in Kenya

Kenyan president promises "all-out" help in phone call with PM Shehbaz; Kenyan police says competent authorities probing the incident.  Updated 24 Oct, 2022 10:04pm

Soldier martyred in cross-border attack from Afghanistan: ISPR

"Pakistan has consistently been requesting Afghanistan to ensure effective border management," ISPR says. Published 23 Oct, 2022 10:33pm

Pakistan expresses ‘solidarity’ with Saudi Arabia after US criticism over oil cut

FO says there should be a constructive approach to such issues "based on engagement and mutual respect". Published 18 Oct, 2022 06:49pm

‘Factually incorrect and misleading’: PM Shehbaz rejects Biden’s nukes remark

Prime minister defends Pakistan's "responsible stewardship of its nuclear-weapons capability"; demarche issued to US envoy. Updated 15 Oct, 2022 09:46pm

FO says it ‘takes notice’ of heckling incidents involving Pakistani ministers abroad

US authorities have also taken notice of incident that occurred with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington, says FO. Published 14 Oct, 2022 09:30pm

12 Pak Army major generals promoted to lieutenant general rank

Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar, who is among those promoted, is presently serving as the ISPR director general. Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:28pm

Pakistan hits back at Modi for claiming to have ‘resolved’ Kashmir dispute

FO terms Modi's statement "delusional", says Indian leadership must deliver on their commitments to the Kashmiris. Published 11 Oct, 2022 11:27am

FO rejects India’s ‘unwarranted remarks’ on FM Bilawal and German counterpart’s joint press conference

Says New Delhi's reaction exposes "the desperation of a country that finds itself increasingly isolated on the issue of its illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir". Updated 10 Oct, 2022 08:59am

UN hikes Pakistan aid appeal five-fold amid ‘second wave of death and destruction’

The up-scaled flash appeal will be jointly launched by the government and UN on Oct 4, says Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Published 03 Oct, 2022 08:44pm

FO rebukes Indian foreign minister’s comment implying Pakistan’s involvement in terrorism

Says Jaishankar's "unfounded remarks" are an attempt to mislead international community, hide India's state sponsored terrorism. Published 03 Oct, 2022 02:21pm

COAS Bajwa, UN military adviser Gen Diop discuss regional security in US meeting

COAS appreciates the role of the UN during floods in Pakistan; others matters of mutual interest also come under discussion. Updated 03 Oct, 2022 08:39am

Resurgence of terrorism will not be tolerated: Army chief

At 251st Corps Commanders Conference, Gen Bajwa directs army formations to leave no stone unturned in taking action against terrorists. Published 28 Sep, 2022 06:58pm

FO urges India to refrain from commenting on Pakistan-US bilateral ties

Asserts India needs "serious introspection of its diplomatic conduct"; US says it doesn't view relations with India and Pakistan as "in relation to one another". Published 27 Sep, 2022 09:07pm

Two soldiers martyred in gunfight with terrorists in South Waziristan: ISPR

A terrorist involved in terror activities against security forces was killed during the exchange of fire. Updated 27 Sep, 2022 07:15am

6 Pakistan Army officials martyred in Harnai helicopter crash: ISPR

The ISPR has yet to release details about the cause of the crash; two majors were also on board. Updated 26 Sep, 2022 08:28pm

2 soldiers martyred in North Waziristan IED blast: ISPR

Says clearance operation being carried out to eliminate terrorists in area; Alvi extends condolences to martyrs' families. Published 25 Sep, 2022 07:16pm

Sindh’s flood-hit people beset by respiratory diseases as relief efforts continue

Province reports nearly 14,000 acute respiratory infections at camps in a day; 3m treated at relief camps in since July. Published 24 Sep, 2022 03:20pm