[ad_1] Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday on the sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed ongoing bilateral cooperation across all sectors and expressed satisfaction over the progress made on decisions taken during their previous … Read more
[ad_1] President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the White House will host a UFC event in 2026 as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations. Speaking at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Trump told supporters that the mixed martial arts promotion would stage a fight card on the White House grounds, with space to accommodate … Read more
[ad_1] KARACHI: The additional district and sessions court for District West on Monday threw out a petition seeking the registration of a criminal case against US President Donald Trump, ruling that the plea was not maintainable under both Pakistani and international law. Judge Ameerud Din Rana held that heads of state enjoy immunity under the … Read more
[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari has signed the Finance Bill 2025, giving effect to the budget for fiscal 2025-26 from Tuesday, July 1, according to a gazette notification issued here. As per the notification dated June 29, the Finance Act 2025 received the president’s assent on June 27. On Thursday, the National Assembly approved the … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has officially signed the Finance Bill 2026 into law following its approval by both the National Assembly and the Senate. The signing took place after the bill was passed through the necessary legislative processes. In accordance with the Constitution, the bill, which includes various fiscal measures for the … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, Ambassador Kamran Akhtar, has been elected president of the 53rd session of the United Nations Industrial Development Board (UNIDO). This marks the first time Pakistan has been awarded this prestigious position. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed pride in Pakistan’s achievement … Read more
[ad_1] President Asif Ali Zardari has named Justice Sarfraz Dogar as the senior-most judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), following a determination of judicial seniority. The announcement, made through an official notification on Sunday, also confirmed the permanent transfer of three judges from other high courts to the IHC. Five IHC judges challenge SC … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned the suicide attack on security forces in North Waziristan, terming it a cowardly act sponsored by external forces aiming to destabilise the country. In their separate statements, the president and the prime minister paid tribute to the 13 soldiers martyred … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have reiterated their unwavering commitment to eliminating drug abuse and strengthening collective efforts to tackle the menace, emphasising the importance of a united front to combat this pervasive issue. In their separate messages on the observance of International Day Against Drug Abuse and … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and principled support during the recent Middle East crisis, as Tehran and Tel Aviv agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire. The appreciation came during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who reiterated Pakistan’s backing for Iran at international forums, including the United … Read more