The US said the issue of talks through condemnation of terrorism is a matter that ultimately lies between India and Pakistan. Relations between New Delhi and Islamabad nosedived after the abolition of Article 370 in 2019, and India has repeatedly flagged the issue of Pakistan harbouring terrorists.
The Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Imran's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been at loggerheads for years, especially over Imran Khan's arrest. Despite a military-backed crackdown, the PTI won maximum seats in the February elections and claimed victory.
The Pakistan foreign minister emphasised that while Pakistan has consistently welcomed constructive engagement through inclusive dialogue on all outstanding issues, it firmly opposes any unilateral approaches or attempts to impose India’s will or hegemony.
The tremors of the earthquake with its epicentre at the southeastern region of Afghanistan and a depth of 98 kilometres were felt across various regions, including Islamabad, and Rawalpindi.
The Ministry of External Affair reiterated that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh have been, are and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India.
The defence sector expenses are the second biggest component of the annual expenditure after the debt payments, which for the next year would be Rs 9,700 billion and constitute the single biggest expense of the debt-trapped country, which is dependent on loans from friendly nations like China.
Seven members of the Pakistani Army were killed in an IED blast targeting a convoy carrying security personnel in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bordering Afghanistan. The area is known for being a hotspot of terrorists from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
"Felicitations to @narendramodi on taking oath as the Prime Minister of India," PM Shehbaz wrote a day after he reutrned from Beijing where he met Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif made the announcement after the conclusion of his five-day official visit to China on Saturday. He met Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials, wherein they agreed upon the upgradation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
As Modi takes his oath for a third term as Prime Minister on Sunday evening, prominent political figures from neighbouring nations will once again gather, with one conspicuous absence being a leader from Pakistan.
Pakistan's former ministers and experts offered their insight into the outcome of the Indian elections, with some urging Pakistan to learn a lesson from its neighbour.
Brigadier Dr. Helen, a senior pathologist, has dedicated 26 years to serving in the Pakistan Army. At a Christmas celebration held at Christ Church in Rawalpindi last year, Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir praised the significant contributions made by the minority community.
There is no information regarding the whereabouts of Kashmiri journalist Ahmed Farhad, who was reportedly abducted from his residence in Islamabad by security forces on Wednesday.
Pakistan Army has conducted a successful training launch of the Fatah-II guided rocket system with a 400km range. The precision-strike system is equipped with advanced navigation, and maneuverability to defeat missile defenses.
Nawaz Sharif, 74, who returned to Pakistan in October last year, ending nearly four years of self-imposed exile in London, will take over the realm of the ruling party.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have already started demanding the merger with India amid the fact the JK has seen significant economic development post-2019.
Anyone considering a business deal with Iran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions from the United States, a US official said on Tuesday. The staunch warning from the US came as the Iranian President vowed to increase trade volume with Pakistan.
During a joint address, Pakistan PM Shehbaz praised Iran's continuous support of the Kashmir issue. However, the statement did not elaborate further.
The Pakistan government announced that cellular services would remain temporarily suspended in specific districts of Punjab and Balochistan during the by-elections. It claimed that the request for suspension was made by the election commission.
Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif was on his maiden overseas visit after his election win in February this year. He met Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday.
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