By Muhammad Sohail The meeting took place on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC conference, where the ministers took part in a joint panel, followed by bilateral talks. Minister Lipavský also introduced Czech companies assisting Ukraine to Minister Sybiha. During the meeting, the ministers discussed the continuation of Czech and European assistance to Ukraine and the continuation of the peace process. Lipavský and Sybiha also condemned the continued terror of Ukrainian cities through daily Russian air strikes with drones and missiles. “I am glad that Europe has started to participate more…
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Pakistan denounces Israeli attacks on Iran, terms them ‘serious threat to entire region’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday denounced Israel’s attacks on Iran’s soil, terming them “unjustified and illegitimate”. The Foreign Office in a statement said these attacks were serious threat to the peace, security, and stability of the entire region and beyond. Israeli military actions blatantly breached the UN Charter and core principles of international law by violating Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the FO added. “Iran has the right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter,” said the FO. Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it targeted…
Read MoreAhsan Iqbal highlights development priorities, says Balochistan put on accelerated path
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said on Thursday that Rs230 billion have been earmarked in the federal budget 2025-26 for the development of Balochistan. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday, the minister said, development of Balochistan was being treated as a national responsibility, in line with the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The initiative aims to transform the socio-economic landscape of the province over the next two years through targeted investment in critical infrastructure projects to improve connectivity. A key highlight of the development…
Read MoreUS Senator Alex Padilla forcibly removed while questioning Homeland Secretary
WASHINGTON: Democratic US Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed by security from a room during a press conference when he stood up to ask a question. The Senator was pushed to the ground, handcuffed and led out of a room where Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was busy speaking about immigration protests in Los Angeles. “I am Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary,” Padilla said during the press conference where Noem was discussing protests in Los Angeles over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. “Hands off,” Padilla, 52,…
Read MoreElon Musk’s break with Trump threatens key defence contracts
WASHINGTON: Elon Musk’s falling out with President Donald Trump is putting some of his biggest government deals at risk. One major project under review is Golden Dome, a planned missile defence system, where Musk’s company SpaceX was expected to play a leading role. Now, that role could be scaled back or cut altogether. According to three people familiar with the plan, the government is now considering reducing Musk’s company’s involvement following the public row. The White House until recently had considered a plan for SpaceX, Musk’s rocket and satellite venture,…
Read More‘I can solve anything’: Trump again offers to step in on Kashmir
US President Donald Trump has again offered to help mediate the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, stressing that he can help resolve the issue. Speaking on Thursday, Trump said that he was willing to support both sides in seeking a peaceful settlement to the longstanding conflict between the two neighbours, echoing similar remarks made by the US State Department a day earlier. His renewed offer follows a ceasefire agreement he helped broker after India and Pakistan came dangerously close to an armed conflict — one of their most serious…
Read MorePakistan, UAE emphasise supporting int’l efforts for stability, peace
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emphasised the importance of supporting international efforts to promote stability and strengthen peace both regionally and globally. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday where both leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on the economic, investment and development sectors. Sheikh Mohamed received Premier Shehbaz, who is on an official visit to the UAE, Emirati news agency WAM reported. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu…
Read MorePakistan, world leaders offer condolences after Air India crash
Leaders from Pakistan and around the world expressed sorrow and grief over the loss of at least 242 lives in the tragic plane crash incident in India’s Ahmedabad on Thursday. Minutes after take-off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, the London-bound Air India flight 171 crashed with 242 on board. The plane came down in a residential area, crashing onto a medical college hostel outside the airport perimeter during lunch hour. It was headed for Gatwick Airport, south of the British capital. There were no reports of…
Read MorePM Shehbaz in UAE to discuss bilateral cooperation with leadership
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was welcomed by Abu Dhabi’s Deputy Ruler and National Security Adviser Sheikh Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he reached the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an official one-day visit on Thursday. The premier is accompanied by Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant to the PM (SAPM) Tariq Fatemi. The visit reflects the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE, which are marked by mutual trust, shared values, and close cooperation across multiple sectors, a…
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