Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
DPM Dar felicitates Ambassador Khan on appointment as envoy to Nepal
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar congratulated Ambassador-designate to Nepal Aamir Khan on his appointment. He underscored the importance of strengthening Pakistan-Nepal relations by enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, tourism, education, and people-to-people exchanges During a call-on paid by the Ambassador-designate here, the deputy prime minister encouraged Ambassador Khan to work closely with the Nepalese leadership and business community to unlock new avenues of economic collaboration. The DPM/FM also appreciated Aamir Khan’s dedicated services as Director General (Americas) at the Ministry ofRead More
Dr Nikhat Shakeel Khan meets Bosnian delegation
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14: Member of National Assembly and the Convener of the Pakistan–Bosnia and Herzegovina Parliamentary Friendship Group, Dr Nikhat Shakeel Khan, met with a visiting delegation led by Minister of Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr Sevlid Hurtic at the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, Parliament House, Islamabad. Welcoming the delegation, Dr Nikhat Shakeel Khan highlighted the longstanding and friendly relations between Pakistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina, founded on mutual respect, shared values, and historic solidarity. She recalled Pakistan’s steadfast support for Bosnia and Herzegovina and expressed confidenceRead More
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Muzaffarabad, JUL 14: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government on Tuesday said that an operation was under way in the region to clear obstacles created by the banned Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee (JAAC) at entry and exit points, warning that the government would treat “blackmailers” with an “iron hand”. “The clearance operation will continue until all routes are opened,” AJK Home Secretary Chaudhry Guftar Hussain said during a press conference. Hussain also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting human lives and ensuring the continuation of economic andRead More
Iraq PM visits White House for first time as US pushes closer ties
WASHINGTON, JUL 14: US President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House on Tuesday for talks aimed at expanding US investment in Iraq and strengthening ties as Washington presses Baghdad to curb its reliance on Iran. “We love Iraq, and they’re well represented. This man just won a big election; they’re very well represented. I can tell you that,” Trump told reporters before walking into the Oval Office with the Iraqi premier. After the meeting, the two leaders spoke to reporters in the Oval Office.Read More
‘Cashless economy’: PM orders all overseas remittances to be processed digitally
ISLAMABAD, JUL 14: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed that all overseas remittances be processed through digital channels to accelerate Pakistan’s transition towards a cashless economy and enhance financial transparency. Chairing a meeting on the promotion of a cashless economy and digital payments, the prime minister praised the economic team for increasing the number of active merchants using QR code-based digital payments by 300% within a year. PM Shehbaz praises the economic team for increasing the number of active merchants using QR code-based digital payments by 300% within aRead More
Five blasts heard around Bandar Abbas, near Hormuz strait: State TV
TEHRAN, JUL 14: Iranian state television on Tuesday reported that five explosions were heard around the port city of Bandar Abbas, near the Strait of Hormuz, which has been at the center of renewed Iran-US fighting. “A few minutes ago, five explosions were heard west of Bandar Abbas,” the state broadcaster said, without providing further details. Separately, Reuters reported citing Fars news agency that explosions were heard by residents in Iran’s Bushehr and Choghadak. IRNA news agency reproted citing a provincial official that four areas of Iran’s Bushehr city wereRead More