ISLAMABAD, JUL 11 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Iruthisham Adam, today. During the call, Senator Dar conveyed his warm congratulations to Foreign Minister Adam on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the Maldives’ independence, which is forthcoming. The two foreign ministers exchanged views on key regional and international developments. Foreign Minister Adam acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in mediating the recent Iran-US conflict, lauding the country’s diplomatic efforts.Read More

RAWALPINDI/QUETTA, JUL 11 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan, and police are continuing their joint counter-terrorism offensive, codenamed “Operation Shaban,” across the troubled province, security sources confirmed on Saturday. According to official sources, security forces are conducting effective clearance operations against terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Khwarij (terrorist group) in various districts of Balochistan. In the latest round of engagements, security personnel killed five more Khwarij terrorists, raising the overall death toll in Operation Shaban to 57 since its initiation. Security officials further revealed that since JulyRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 11 /DNA/ – The National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) has unveiled its performance report for the first half of 2026, covering January 1 to June 30, showcasing a comprehensive effort to ensure safety, provide emergency assistance, and enforce the law across the nation’s motorways and national highways. In a display of operational efficiency and public service, the NHMP provided timely emergency assistance to more than 876,625 road users during their travels. The force’s rapid response capability was highlighted by the handling of 26 emergency medical incidents, which helped save preciousRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 11 (DNA): The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) provided timely assistance to more than 876,625 road users, reunited 115 missing children with their families and arrested 54 wanted criminals during the first half of 2026. According to the NHMP’s performance report for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2026, NHMP continued its commitment to ensuring safe travel, providing timely public assistance, enforcing traffic laws, promoting road safety, and combating smuggling across the country’s motorways and national highways. The force promptly responded to 26 medical emergencies,Read More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 11: Security forces eliminated nine more terrorists belonging to India’s proxy Fitna al-Khawarij during the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, taking the total number of killed militants since July 5 to 88, security sources said on Saturday. The operation was launched in the aftermath of the attack on the Mangi Dam police station in Ziarat and is being carried out jointly by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and Balochistan Police, security sources said. The sources privy to the development said that said the militants were targeted throughRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 11: Pakistan and the United States have made “significant progress” toward a reciprocal trade agreement after two days of talks in Washington, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said. Taking to his official X account, Andrabi said negotiations on the Pakistan-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade were held in Washington, DC, on July 9 and 10. He said the discussions were conducted in a “cordial atmosphere”, with both sides ironing out differences and building convergence with a view to the early conclusion of the agreement. The FO spokesperson saidRead More