Food price hike in country lower than international market: govt

The Cabinet Division of the government released a statement on Sunday saying that the government is absorbing much of the food inflation internationally to protect Pakistani consumers. The statement said that except for wheat, the state has prevented the prices of basic food in the international market from impacting local consumers.

President Alvi asks HC-designate to Australia to facilitate diaspora

The president urged Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, the outgoing Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who has been appointed as High Commissioner-designate to Australia, to extend the Pakistani community all possible support and services.

Payne: Australia to support Kabul evacuation extension

Australia's government is under mounting pressure to expedite the rescue of Australians and Afghans.

EU, ADB request Pakistan’s assistance for evacuation

PIA is set to operate three special flights to Kabul on Monday to evacuate foreigners and their dependents.

Pakistan’s Syed Imad Ali wins World Scrabble Youth cup

Syed Imad Ali, the Pakistani scrabble prodigy, becomes the first and only person to win youth championship twice doing it right here in Karachi.

Hekmatyar warns India against its role in Afghanistan

In an exclusive interview with APP, the former Afghan commander said initial talks about the formation of a new government had been started here after the Doha peace agreement.

Airport battle: ANDSF member killed, US German troops join the gunfight

As fighting intensifies at the Kabul airport, US and German troops join the skirmishes to maintain safe evacuations.

Afghanistan’s ethnic diversity and power struggle

Afghanistan was the world's fourth most dangerous country in last year's Peoples under Threat Index, compiled by Minority Rights Group International.

Fawad-Shaheen century gives Pakistan hope of levelling series

West Indies lead the series after winning the first Test by one wicket at the same venue a week earlier.

Despair rules the cricket ground, Afghan players unable to focus

In the last 20 years, it has also emerged as a powerful symbol of national unity in a country riven by civil war and ethnic conflict.

Western media questions Pakistan’s credibility to cover Afghan govt’s ineptness

Western media taints Pakistan's international credibility to hide Afghan government's ineptness and blames Pakistan for Afghan conundrum.

China demands upgraded security cooperation after Gwadar attack

Chinese Embassy to Pakistan has asked the Government of Pakistan to take "practical and effective measures" to accelerate the security measures to enhance the security of Chinese nationals following the recent Gawadar attack. The statement also demanded the country to upgrade security cooperation mechanisms in the country to stop any such events from happening again.