
ISPR Rejects India’s Operation Sindoor Documentary, Calls It Attempt to Rewrite Marka-e-Haq Outcome
August 18, 2026
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military on Monday rejected an Indian documentary on the so-called Operation Sindoor, accusing New Delhi of using cinematic reconstruction, selective interviews and…

Imran Khan Health Concerns Dominate Senate Debate
August 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Concerns over jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s health dominated proceedings in the Senate, with opposition lawmakers demanding access to the PTI founder…

PM Shehbaz Welcomes Trump’s Support for Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
August 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s support for the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, saying Pakistan would continue working…

Armed Forces Reaffirm Resolve to Defend Country on 79th Independence Day
August 14, 2026
RAWALPINDI, August 14, 2026: The country’s military leadership on Friday extended heartfelt Independence Day greetings to the nation and reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ unwavering…

CDF Asim Munir Meets Norway Foreign Minister at GHQ, Security Ties Discussed
August 13, 2026
RAWALPINDI, August 13, 2026: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, met Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth…

Pakistan’s First National Youth Policy: 35% Women, 10% Startup Quotas Announced
August 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced Pakistan’s first National Youth Policy, introducing a 35% quota for women in the labour force and a…

US ‘Begged’ Iran for Talks After 20 Days of War, Araghchi Claims
August 11, 2026
TEHRAN, August 11, 2026: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has claimed that the United States sought negotiations with Iran around 20 days after the…

Ishaq Dar Says Makkah Defence Accord Is Defensive, Open to Regional Partners
August 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD, August 9, 2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi…

Erdoğan Says Makkah Defence Pact Is Not Against Any Country, Open to Friendly States
August 7, 2026
MAKKAH, August 7, 2026: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said the newly signed Makkah defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Defence Pact: Attack on One to Be Treated as Attack on All
August 7, 2026
MAKKAH, August 7, 2026: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed a trilateral defence agreement establishing that an armed attack against any one of…

Pakistan, Somalia Agree to Expand Defence Cooperation and Military Training
August 6, 2026
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Somalia have agreed to deepen bilateral defence cooperation, strengthen military-to-military ties and expand capacity-building initiatives to address shared security challenges. The…

Iran, Oman Agree on Strait of Hormuz Shipping Routes Amid Regional Tensions
August 5, 2026
TEHRAN/MUSCAT: Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographical boundaries of shipping routes through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, as both…

Pakistan Armed Forces Reaffirm Solidarity with Kashmiris on Youm-e-Istehsal
August 5, 2026
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Armed Forces on Wednesday reaffirmed their unwavering solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on the occasion…

Strait of Hormuz Reopening Expected Within Hours as Talks Make Progress
August 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug 4: Diplomatic efforts to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have gained momentum, with Arab media reporting significant progress towards…

Government Proposes Duty-Free Import of 1 Million Tonnes of Wheat
August 4, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Aug 4: The federal government has proposed exempting the import of one million metric tonnes of wheat from customs duties and taxes to…

Nine Martyred, Over 18 Injured in Suicide Blast at Kabal Police Station
August 2, 2026
SWAT: At least nine people, including five police personnel, were martyred and more than 18 others injured in a suicide bombing at the main…