Chinese Vice premier to reach Pakistan tomorrow for CPEC celebrations

During his visit, He Lifeng will call on President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. He will also be the chief guest at an event celebrating the Decade of CPEC.

Turkish strike in Iraq kills 4 militants, confirm Kurdish officials

The Turkish army rarely comments on its strikes in Iraq, but routinely targets PKK rear bases in the mountains of the Kurdistan region.

US commits support to boost Australia’s missile manufacturing capabilities

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the project after meetings in Brisbane with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin.

Watch: Ukrainian missile strikes Russian city

The Russian military has condemned the strike as a new “terrorist attack” staged by the Kiev regime and aimed exclusively at civilians.

Senate greenlights Army Act amendments: 5-year jail term for revealing sensitive information

The bill permits a punishment of up to five years if a person discloses any sensitive information in the interest of national security without prior permission of the army chief.

US Congressmen convene to address Pakistan’s human rights challenges

During the event, photos of detained designer Khadija Shah and missing journalist Imran Riaz Khan were placed. Amid the backdrop of these cases, the state of human rights and democracy in Pakistan were discussed at the event. 

Sherry Rehman defends herself amid Khawaja Asif’s sexist remarks controversy

Senator Sherry Rehman defended herself by saying that she was not smiling at Khawaja Asif's remarks but was pleased about the consensus on the climate plan. If she had heard the remarks, she would have intervened. 

HBL remains Pakistan’s top bank as H1’23 profits surge 50% to Rs 51.5 billion

HBL’s H1’23 results, underpinned by client centricity, were driven by strong organic growth. Exceptional performance across all business segments further cemented the Bank’s leadership position.

Marks & Spencer seeks to enhance its textile imports from Pakistan

To foster collaboration and explore opportunities in the Pakistan textile industry, experts from Marks & Spencer are scheduled to visit Pakistan in September to engage with APTMA member mills.

Wife of judge booked for ‘torturing’ teenage maid in Islamabad

The girl's father alleged that his daughter was subjected to severe torture by the judge’s wife, and there were torture marks all over the child’s body.

PM Shehbaz denounces latest incident of desecration of the Holy Quran

The Quran-burning incidents in both Sweden and Denmark have triggered protests from Muslim countries.

Centcom chief lauds Pakistan’s war against terrorism in meeting with COAS Asim

Gen Kurilla acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army's successes in the fight against terrorism and Pakistan's continued efforts to bring peace and stability to the region.