Naveed Siddiqui

In UNGA address, PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan's plight and urges global leaders to 'act now' on climate change

PM informs session "life in Pakistan has changed forever after devastating floods". Updated 24 Sep, 2022 07:05am

Authorities insist no food shortage in Pakistan; death toll from floods crosses 1,600 mark

NFRCC says sufficient wheat stock available for the next six months; PMD predicts heavy rainfall over upper catchments of River Sutlej. Updated 23 Sep, 2022 07:01pm

FO rejects reports of Pakistani delegation visiting Israel

Says the visit in question was organised by a foreign NGO which is not based in Pakistan, asserts country's position on Palestinian issue remains unchanged. Published 22 Sep, 2022 08:53pm

Chinese defence minister meets COAS Bajwa in Beijing, says military cooperation ‘important pillar’ of bilateral ties

Expresses satisfaction over the progress on CPEC, says willing to provide technical assistance for flood relief efforts. Published 19 Sep, 2022 04:23pm

Water level in Manchhar Lake recedes as officials begin to see signs of ‘normalcy’

Power supply to 900 villages remains disrupted as grid stations stay flooded; photo exhibition displaying flood destruction organised at UN headquarters. Updated 19 Sep, 2022 10:54pm

Pakistan castigates India over ‘arbitrary arrests’ of Islamic scholars in occupied Kashmir

Calls for immediate release of scholars and other illegally detained Kashmiri prisoners, urges world to notice growing Islamophobia in India. Updated 18 Sep, 2022 06:02pm

PM Shehbaz to address UNGA on Sep 23 with focus on action against climate change

The prime minister will outline concrete proposals for collectively tackling the existential threat posed by climate change, FO says. Published 18 Sep, 2022 01:35pm

PM Shehbaz to represent Pakistan at Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London

The premier is accompanied by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Special Assistant to the PM Tariq Fatemi. Updated 19 Sep, 2022 11:45am

PM Shehbaz meets world leaders including Putin, Raisi on sidelines of SCO summit in Uzbekistan

He will be participating in the Council of Heads of State meeting on the two-day visit. Updated 15 Sep, 2022 09:22pm

Three soldiers martyred in exchange of fire with terrorists across Pak-Afghan border: ISPR

Military's media wing says it strongly condemns the “use of Afghan soil by terrorists for activities against Pakistan”. Updated 14 Sep, 2022 02:12pm

PM Shehbaz to attend SCO summit in Uzbekistan with climate change on agenda

The premier will also hold bilateral meetings with other participating leaders on the sidelines, FO says. Published 13 Sep, 2022 03:18pm

Draining floodwater from towns and fields will take 3-6 months, says Sindh CM

Says there is "at least eight to 10 feet of water" in some areas; Dadu MPA says floodwaters headed toward the city. Updated 11 Sep, 2022 04:12pm

‘A very unfair situation’: UN chief says world has to aid country that hasn’t contributed to global emissions

Antonio Guterres visited several areas of Pakistan ravaged by floods today; another cut made into Larkana-Sehwan bund to divert floodwater in Indus River. Updated 10 Sep, 2022 10:07pm

‘Cuts’ made to Larkana-Sehwan bund to divert floodwater as death toll rises by 36

Officials say 7 UCs of Sehwan submerged; residents of Bhan Syedabad and neighbouring areas moved to safe locations. Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:14pm

Authorities scramble to plug Main Nara Valley Drain breach as death toll rises to 12

Sindh minister says another breach planned for discharge of water from Manchhar. Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:59am

PM Shehbaz calls for 'sustainable system' to deal with climate change as 18 more die in floods

Floods death toll reaches 1,343; PM visits DI Khan, says "trillions" needed for relief and rehabilitation. Updated 07 Sep, 2022 08:11pm

Gushing floodwaters burst through Main Nara Valley Drain near Dadu district

High-level flood in River Indus at Kotri; Sehwan to Bhan Saeedabad section of Indus Highway submerged with flood water.  Updated 07 Sep, 2022 08:21am

Pakistan supports China’s efforts for peace and socio-economic development in Xinjiang: FO

Pakistan's consistent position is that dialogue and constructive engagement should be the main tools to promote universal respect for human rights, says FO. Published 06 Sep, 2022 12:42pm

FO summons Indian charge d’affaires over killing of ‘mentally challenged’ Pakistani national in IIOJK

Demands Indian govt share details of incident, conduct credible post-mortem inquiry. Published 05 Sep, 2022 07:59pm

Army 'aghast' at Imran's 'defamatory, uncalled for' statement on senior military leadership: ISPR

Scandalising process for selecting new COAS not in Pakistan or institution's interest, ISPR says; PTI defends Imran's remarks. Updated 06 Sep, 2022 07:46am