Farhan Qureshi
The AJK Election Commission has fixed August 24, 2026, for polling for eight reserved seats in the AJK Legislative Assembly, marking the next step in forming the elected assembly. The reserved-seat process will take place
Farhan Qureshi
US President Donald Trump has publicly backed the Trump Saudi Turkey Pakistan defence pact, signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, calling it a “big, bold” and important first step. The accord is a significant
Farhan Qureshi
The Korean Peninsula is entering another round of security tensions, with the United States and South Korea preparing for their annual US South Korea military drills under the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. North Korea condemned
Farhan Qureshi
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a message of peace and national resilience, highlighting Pakistan peace policy on Independence Day on August 14, 2026. Pakistan desires peace but will respond firmly if its sovereignty or security
Farhan Qureshi
A new effort for Mazar-e-Quaid chandelier restoration in Karachi has refocused attention on the conservation of one of Pakistan’s most important national monuments. The Quaid-e-Azam Mazar Management Board in its 102nd meeting discussed the proposal
Farhan Qureshi
Pakistan-China relations remain an important pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy, economic planning and regional connectivity strategy. The decades-old partnership is increasingly a blend of infrastructure development, trade, security coordination and diplomatic engagement across a rapidly
Farhan Qureshi
Islamabad finds itself in the middle of a complex mediation process to prevent a fresh military escalation and pave the way for direct negotiations. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding paved the way for a wider
Ali Raza Khan
On Thursday, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide arrived in Islamabad on an official visit to Pakistan, which was an important event in bilateral diplomatic relations. The visit is especially important as it is the
Farhan Qureshi
Rising tension in the Gulf region poses broader security and economic threats, while Pakistan Gulf diplomacy has intensified as Islamabad seeks dialogue, regional stability and safer maritime routes. Islamabad is exploring contacts with Iran, Saudi
Farhan Qureshi
The killing of three Pakistani nationals in a Houthi attack on a commercial ship in the Red Sea has brought a serious human dimension to the Pakistan Red Sea vessel attack, adding to an already
