South Asia

Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi participated virtually in the G-77 Ministerial meeting held on Friday.

Prime Minister Imran Khan declared on Thursday that Pakistan would operate its first transmission line with 660 V High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC). This will decrease line losses by 17-4% and increase the availability of affordable…

The article of Imran Khan, the prime minister of Pakistan was first published in the Washington Post. For our readers, we are sharing the article published by the Washington Post here.

Pakistan and Russia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen their bilateral military cooperation.  The agreement was reached during the third round of Russia-Pakistan Joint Military Consultative Committee (JMCC) meetings that were held between…

Pakistan's legendary comedian Umar Sharif has been admitted to a German hospital after his health condition deteriorated during his flight to the United States.  A day earlier, Umer Sharif had left for the US via Germany by air ambulance…

Top US generals have shown their concerns over Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal as the Taliban has taken control of Afghanistan. We have estimated an accelerated withdrawal would increase risks of regional instability, the security of Pakistan…

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz vice president Maryam Nawaz and retired Captain Mohammad Safdar in response to an application filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) seeking…

Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Tuesday agreed to form a joint working group to formulate a strategy for strengthening bilateral ties in multiple spheres, including trade and investment.  The bilateral ties were discussed during a…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has resigned from the post after his powers were curtailed, sources told media on Wednesday. Wasim Khan tendered his resignation in a meeting with PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja a day prior. The…

The Pakistani T20 World Cup squad, led by skipper Babar Azam, will depart for Dubai on October 14, with the Men in Green seeking to do well after England and New Zealand both pulled out from their Pakistan tours. The squad's first…

Pakistan had asked the international community to establish better ties with Afghanistan, said the deputy information minister.  Pakistan is our neighbouring country and Afghanistan is thankful for Pakistan's stance regarding…

Six terrorists have killed in Baluchistan’s Kharan area after the Frontier Corps Baluchistan South conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on Friday. According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations…

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said he believes the world is united on pressing the Taliban after speaking with Pakistan, China and Russia, key players with Afghanistan's new rulers. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met…

Former captain Michael Atherton says it was strange that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) called off the Pakistan tour citing players’ welfare but allowed them a three-month window to play the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20…

That Afghanistan stabilizes,” he said. National Security Advisor Moeed Yousuf has said that terrorism would grow if the World abandons Afghanistan. According to details he was talking to the media in Karachi today, we talk about national…

Pakistan's veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has said that was always "inspirational" to meet his "hero" Prime Minister Imran as the team heads to the T20 World Cup next month. PM Imran Khan had advised the team to perform well in the…

A small trainer aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) crashed near Mardan today during a routine training mission said PAF spokesperson. A board of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident," said the…

Former Pakistan captain and ex-batting coach Younis Khan advised {PCB] Chairman Ramiz Raja to talk less, added the now it’s the time to take action. According to details Younas Khan was talking to a TV Channel, he said that what New…

All preparations to transfer well-known veteran actor and comedian Umar Sharif to the United States for his medical treatment have been completed as Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab said the Sindh government has paid for his air…

Pakistan on Tuesday reported 1,897 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the lowest number of single-day infections in the last two months. The country last reported a similar daily case count at 1,841 cases on July 24.…

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi called upon the international community to support Afghans at a critical juncture through different steps, including unfreezing their assets, as according to him, there is still hope for peace in…

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to take a tough stance against the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) board at the International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting. Sources privy to the development said that PCB has decided to lobby against…

Pak-Afghan Cooperation Forum (PACF), on behalf of the Pakistan government on Sunday dispatched 17 trucks loaded with 300-ton edibles to Afghanistan on a humanitarian basis. Briefing media at the at Pak-Afghan border Torkham, Chairman,…

West Indies opener Chris Gayle lifted the spirits of Pakistan fans with his tweet, “I’m going to Pakistan. A huge number of Pakistani fans were lauding him for standing behind the country in its time of need.  The cricketer’s statement…

A recent spike in the number of dengue virus infections in Punjab has started ringing alarm bells among health professionals, as the province reported 34 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours.  Lahore was the most affected city by the…

New Zealand’s tour of Pakistan has been completely called off due to security concerns, just minutes before the toss for the 1st one-day international was going to take place in Rawalpindi on Friday. It is being reported that the New…

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday invited the business community of Tajikistan to invest in Pakistan, assuring them of facilitation by his government. The premier is in Tajikistan on a two-day visit, during which he will attend the…

Prime Minister has said that the best way forward for the best peace and stability in Afghanistan, World powers should give time to Taliban government. According to details that were his first interview with CNN, after the Taliban came…

Afghanistan’s youth women's football team players along with their families have arrived in Pakistan and will seek political asylum in third countries amid concern over the status of female athletes under the new Taliban government in…

US should listen to Pakistan's message as it reassesses its ties with the South Asian nation, said Moeed Yusuf .  National Security Adviser, told reporters in the country's capital on Wednesday that Pakistan had continuously advocated…

US secretary of State Anthony Blinkon has said that Pakistan had deep ties with the Taliban. According to details, the Us Secretary of state was addressing a news conference in Washington DC. He said that Pakistan has also supported the…

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Ramiz Raja has said that he would unveil his agenda and plans as the PCB’s new chairman. According to details, he was talking to the media in Lahore. Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman…

Information minister Fawad Hussain Chauudry has said that Umar Sharif is our asset and we would our best for the recovery of his health. Doctor Faisal Sultan has met with the medical team of the legend comedian and actor Umar Sharif.  …

Taliban are in a position to form a government with the help of stakeholders in Afghanistan, said the defence analyst. Taliban has decided to formulate such kind of government, which will be acceptable to the regional and international…

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim has said that changes could be made to the squad announced for next month’s T0-20 World Cup under special circumstances. According to detail, the Chief selector was talking to the…

Pakistan’s first transgender Nisah Rao, a lawyer and activist has become Pakistan’s first transgender student to have been granted admission into an MPhil program to study law.  She will be doing her LLM from Karachi University.  …

Islamabad, Prime Minister Imran Khan, Dr Sania Nishtar and the entire government machinery that worked to make the Ehsas Education Stipend program a reality deserve huge gratitude. This program has been launched at a time when Pakistan is…

Cricketer Muhammad Nawaz has tested positive for covid-19 and has been quarantined under the Covid-19, protocols, said, PCB.  Nawaz was part of the T-20 and the ODI squads for Pakistan’s upcoming home series against New Zealand starting…

  H.E. Androulla Kaminara EU Ambassador to Pakistan 8 September 2021, Serena Hotel, Islamabad Excellencies, Representatives of SMEs, Moderators, and distinguished guests. It is an absolutely and special…

ISLAMABAD, 8 September 2021: The Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan launched the first-ever EU-Pakistan Business Forum for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Islamabad today. The inaugural event was attended by…

The Indian High Commission has announced Scholarships for the Sri Lankan Students under the Ayush Scholarship Scheme for UG/PhD courses in Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddah and Homeopathy for the academic year2021-2022. The Government of India…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that the life of Chines citizens is not private anymore. He said that the policies have received varying degrees of public support.  President said that I applaud the role of the parents that they…

سرینگر07 ستمبر (کے ایم ایس ) غیر قانونی طور پر بھارت کے زیر قبضہ جموں و کشمیرمیں کل جماعتی حریت کانفرنس کا ایک غیر معمولی اجلاس سرینگر میںمنعقدہوا ۔ کل جماعتی حریت کانفرنس کے ترجمان نے سرینگر سے جاری ایک بیان میں کہا ہے کہ اجلاس میں…

Wuhan was the first city hit by the coronavirus. After that gradually the virus spread across the world. Not only China but the whole world has faced this challenge by imposing the lockdown in the majority of the world countries. China is a…

The Ambassador of Uzbekistan in Pakistan hosted a grand reception in Islamabad to celebrate 28th anniversary of independence day of Republic of Uzbekistan. The Federal Minister for Energy Omer Ayub Khan was the chief guest of the event.…

Islamabad, 4 August 2019- GNP:  New German Ambassador H.E Mr. Bernhard Stephan Schlagheck has arrived in Pakistan. He was earlier serving as Ambassador of Germany to Abuja, Nigeria. In his first Facebook message, German Ambassador said…