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Former Pakistan captain and cricket commentator Wasim Akram poses for a photo.

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday visited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s residence in Model Town, Lahore, where the two leaders discussed the country’s overall political, economic and security situation.

KYIV: The United States suggested for the first time that Ukraine cede land to Russia in exchange for joining NATO, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in comments released Saturday, adding that Russia had rejected an energy target ceasefire at talks this week.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has announced plans to fill vacant teaching positions and introduce a digital attendance system in schools as part of efforts to improve the education sector.

Pakistan’s efforts to expand its maritime infrastructure have attracted potential investment from one of the country’s largest business conglomerates, with Nishat Group Chairman Mian Muhammad Mansha agreeing to explore opportunities in a government-proposed port project.

The President House on Friday rejected media reports claiming that President Asif Ali Zardari and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi discussed the creation of new provinces during their meeting in Nawabshah a night earlier, clarifying that the discussions centred on national security and the regional...

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Ethiopia’s Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Yasmin Wohabrebbi, held a high-level virtual meeting on Friday to discuss strengthening bilateral trade, Ethiopia’s World Trade Organization (WTO) accession and the early resolution...

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui addresses a press conference in Karachi, November 20, 2025.

Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to the agreed $5 billion bilateral trade target with Turkiye and wants more Turkish investment, especially in its Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

ABU DHABI: Yemen’s internationally recognised government is fortifying positions on the outskirts of Aden province, home to their de facto capital, as their Houthi foes seize hilltops overlooking the area, military officials told AFP.

The Balochistan Assembly on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution recommending the introduction of basic Arabic as a compulsory subject in all government primary schools across the province.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has given the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) a fortnight to submit the federal government’s formal written request for local government elections in cantonment boards, warning that it would be constrained to pass appropriate orders in case of no response.

Turkiye and Qatar signed a defence agreement on Friday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said would further strengthen ties between the regional allies, his office said.

The President House said on Friday refuted media reports about yesterday’s meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, saying that discussions focused on national security and regional situation.

Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder garnered significant attention at the Dubai Airshow 2025, leading to the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a friendly country for its procurement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.

The Sindh government has decided to launch a large-scale operation to remove encroachments from major roads and public transport routes across Karachi.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye on Thursday on the sidelines of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP31 Leaders Summit.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi made an unscheduled visit to Nawabshah on Thursday night and held a nearly hour-long meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari at Zardari House, amid speculation over discussions on key political developments.

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Thursday rejected “conspiracy theories“ suggesting that the permission granted to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to meet his lawyers was linked to "discussion" on the proposed 28th Amendment.

PTI leader and lawyer Sardar Latif Khosa said on Wednesday, after an hours-long meeting with party founder Imran Khan in Adiala jail, that his blood pressure was at a "frightening level" but the ex-premier was still "alert and strong".

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday highlighted Pakistan’s solar power boom at the COP31 in Turkiye, where world leaders gathered to discuss joint solutions to combat climate change.

A first day of US-led talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi ended on Tuesday, with Washington calling for a “new” security framework, as Europe fears US President Donald Trump plans a deal with Moscow on the continent’s future.

Pakistan and the United States on Tuesday agreed to promote closer exchanges between think tanks and academic institutions to deepen mutual understanding and encourage dialogue on regional and international issues.

Multan Sultans is reportedly considering England all-rounder Ben Stokes as their marquee direct signing for the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).