[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The Court of Arbitration constituted in accordance with the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960, ruled on Friday that India’s decision of holding the treaty in abeyance did not deprive it of its competence to adjudicate Pakistan’s complaints against its neighbour. The court issued the “Supplemental Award” on the proceedings instituted by Pakistan … Read more
[ad_1] Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Friday that Islamabad seeks peaceful and cooperative relations with Afghanistan and warned Kabul against permitting Indian-sponsored terrorist proxies to operate from its soil. “We ask only one thing: do not give space to India’s terrorist proxies — Fitna al-Hind and Fitna al-Khawarij,” he stressed, … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article Pakistan’s first-ever Farm Animal Welfare Conference concluded in Lahore on Wednesday with a strong call for empathy and compassion in animal treatment, urging legal reforms aligned with Islamic teachings, scientific research, and international welfare standards. Organised by the Pakistan Animal Rights Advocacy Group (PARAG), the one-day event brought together experts from academia, veterinary … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article As Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire following nearly two weeks of hostilities, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman acknowledged Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting a peaceful resolution to the conflict. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article China lauded on Tuesday Pakistan’s proactive and positive role in pursuing regional peace, particularly through diplomatic channels including the United Nations Security Council, amid heightened tensions following the recent Iran-Israel conflict. On Sunday, the UN Security Council held an emergency session, where China, Russia, and Pakistan jointly called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: What is a state? According to Ibn Khaldun, it is an entity that restricts, controls, and strives to eliminate injustice. It builds a governance system that upholds human equality, dignity, and liberty. Through fair governance, the state strives to provide basic necessities, growth opportunities, education grounded in values, and secure living conditions. … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: After years of economic stagnation and firefighting to avert default, the government is finally pivoting towards long overdue structural reforms, buoyed by a markedly improved macroeconomic outlook. Inflation, which had surged to 38% in mid-2023, has plunged to a six-decade low, prompting the central bank to slash interest rate from 22% to … Read more
[ad_1] Pakistan secured a dramatic 3-2 shootout victory over France in the Nations Hockey Cup semi-final on June 20, but it was captain Ammad Butt’s post-match remark that set social media alight. Moments after the win, Butt shared an Instagram story reading “Rafale down again” — a pointed jibe linking France’s defeat to past military … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The White House luncheon hosted by US President Donald Trump for Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday marked more than just a routine meeting — it signalled a major reset in US-Pakistan relations. This major reset in the relations between the two countries includes a permanent and enduring … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, during which both sides discussed a wide range of regional and global issues in what was described as a cordial and friendly atmosphere. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the PM … Read more