Day: July 15, 2025

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering bilateral ties, with a focus on defence collaboration, economic engagement, and joint investment ventures. The commitment was expressed during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and visiting Indonesian Defence Minister Lt Gen (retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). During the meeting, both sides emphasised the importance of enhancing “multifaceted bilateral cooperation”. The meeting also underscored the deep-rooted historical, brotherly and friendly bilateral relations between Pakistan and Indonesia. Speaking on the…

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Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire with India while warning against treating the arbitrary use of force as routine, just weeks after the two countries experienced their most intense conflict in decades. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin, China, Dar said Pakistan remained fully committed to the regional ceasefire and a balanced security environment. stability with all its neighbours,” says Dar By Azaz Syed July 15, 2025 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses the meeting of SCO…

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Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan on Tuesday put further action against 26 suspended opposition lawmakers “on hold” amid ongoing negotiations, Geo News reported citing sources. The PA speaker ordered the assembly’s secretariat and government members to stop further proceedings against the 10 opposition lawmakers until the ongoing negotiations yield results, the sources revealed. Earlier this month, the speaker had filed the disqualification reference with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against 26 MPAs over ruckus, sloganeering, shouting and tearing of documents in the house during the budget session. The sources also…

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Reham Khan, the former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Tuesday announced the formation of a new political party — the Pakistan Republic Party. At a press conference held at the Karachi Press Club, she launched her political party and unveiled its logo, declaring her intent to begin a fresh political journey focused on addressing public concerns. Reham said the new movement aims to ensure genuine representation of the people in the country’s legislative bodies. She pledged to fight for legal reforms that directly benefit citizens, particularly…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday in which he discuss political, security and economic situation of the country. During the meeting, they also discussed the law and order situation of the country and steps being taken against terrorists. PM Shehbaz informed the president about the government’s initiatives to improve the country’s economy. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to work together to ensure the stability, development and prosperity in the country. Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Law and Justice…

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday ordered the federal government to form a commission within a month to investigate and review the handling of blasphemy-related cases across the country. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan issued the order while hearing petitions seeking the formation of an inquiry commission to examine how blasphemy laws are being implemented. Accepting the petitions, the court instructed that the commission must complete its proceedings within four months of formation. The IHC further ruled that if the commission requires more time to complete its task, it…

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