MOSCOW, Mar 24: Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi has said Islamabad is pursuing peace with neighbouring countries while strengthening strategic cooperation with Russia to address emerging security and energy challenges in the region. In an interview with Russian newspaper Izvestia, the ambassador outlined Pakistan’s positions on developments in Afghanistan, relations with India, the evolving situation in the Middle East, and prospects for expanding Pakistan-Russia cooperation. Ambassador Tirmizi said Pakistan did not seek conflict with Afghanistan but expected the Afghan authorities to prevent militant groups such as Tehreek-e-TalibanRead More

PESHAWAR, Mar 24: A local court here on Tuesday rejected the bail applications of around 50 Afghan nationals residing illegally in the city. The hearing was conducted by Additional District and Sessions Judge, Mirza Muhammad Kashif. During the proceedings, the court dismissed the bail requests of the detainees, stating that none of them possessed valid legal or travel documents. According to the prosecution, the arrests were made during police raids conducted in various areas under the jurisdictions of Shahid Gulfat Hussain and Inqilab police stations. The Afghans were taken intoRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 24: Pakistan could host a meeting between the United States and Iran later this week under a proposal now being considered, CNN reported, as Washington pushes diplomacy after President Donald Trump’s sudden shift from threatening Tehran to backing talks. The report said US Vice President JD Vance could attend the proposed meeting, while Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, and Oman are among the countries involved in mediation efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire and safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s change in tone marked a sharpRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 24 /DNA/ – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), has conducted a comprehensive industry-wide training session on its Digital Platform, marking a significant step towards the implementation of a track and trace system for petroleum products across Pakistan. Held at OGRA’s Head Office in Islamabad, the session drew participation from over 200 industry representatives, with a large number joining virtually. Senior officials from OGRA and PITB were also present. The training focused on equipping stakeholders with practical understandingRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 23: In a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need for dialogue and diplomacy amongst all the neighbouring countries to settle their differences. A statement issued by the PM Office on Monday said that the prime minister extended Eid ul Fitr and Nowruz greetings to the Iranian president and the brotherly people of Iran. “The feelings were warmly reciprocated by the Iranian President, who also conveyed his best wishes for the people of Pakistan,” it added. As a neighbouring brotherly countryRead More