The Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Friday opened a two-day Pakistan-China health care investment conference, Pakistani state media reported, bringing together leading Pakistani pharmaceutical, health care and biotechnology companies with Chinese investors, manufacturers, technology providers and industry leaders. China is a major ally and investor in Pakistan and has pledged over $65 billion in investment […]
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Istanbul to Islamabad flight makes emergency landing in Baku after technical fault
A foreign airline flight travelling from Istanbul to Islamabad made an emergency landing in Baku, Azerbaijan, after experiencing a technical issue while flying through Azerbaijani airspace. Read More: Allama Iqbal airport opens for flights landing According to aviation sources, the Airbus A330 aircraft developed a fault during the flight, prompting the crew to declare an emergency as […]
Court rejects bail for suspects in placenta trade case
A district and sessions court in Islamabad has rejected the post-arrest bail applications of four suspects accused of involvement in the alleged illegal purchase and sale of human placenta. Additional District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Afzal Majoka announced the reserved verdict on Thursday after hearing detailed arguments from both the defence and prosecution, dismissing the […]
PTI announces nationwide protest movement from August 5
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will launch a nationwide protest movement from August 5, marking three years since former prime minister and party founder Imran Khan was imprisoned. Read More: Opposition alliance announces nationwide protest movement The decision was taken during a meeting of the PTI parliamentary party held at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in […]
Constitutional Court overturns Monal Restaurant demolition order
The Federal Constitutional Court has set aside the decision ordering the demolition of the Monal Restaurant in Islamabad’s Pir Sohawa area, marking a significant development in the long-running legal dispute over the property. Read More: Constitutional court overturns Nasla Tower demolition orders The court accepted appeals filed by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Metropolitan […]
Pakistan urges US, Iran to uphold Islamabad MoU
Pakistan has urged all sides to uphold the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, saying that any interruption in the diplomatic process would further complicate efforts to resolve the Iran nuclear issue and other outstanding matters through negotiations. Speaking during a briefing on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2231, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations […]
Islamabad in focus for next US-Iran round
Pakistan is preparing to receive a high-level Iranian delegation in the coming days in a visit that diplomats say could pave the way for Islamabad to host the next round of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington as both sides try to keep a fragile diplomatic track alive after weeks of tension. Iran’s interior minister, […]
Shehbaz Sharif, Asif Ali Zardari honour PAF officer killed while aiding woman
Shehbaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari have paid tribute to Group Captain Asim Tariq, who lost his life after intervening to help a woman during an alleged abduction attempt in Islamabad. Read More: Pakistan renews strong ties on US Independence anniversary According to official statements, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the Pakistan Air Force officer […]
Islamabad likely to host next round of US-Iran technical talks next week
Islamabad is expected to host a fresh round of US-Iran technical talks on July 14 and 15, said government sources on Sunday. The sources privy to the matter revealed that Iranian and American experts on technical matters will participate in the third round of talks aimed at lasting peace in the Middle East. Pakistan will […]
ITP issues traffic advisory as foreign delegations visit Islamabad
Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) issued a traffic advisory, informing commuters that temporary traffic diversions would be in place on major roads due to the movement of foreign delegations in the federal capital. An ITP official told APP on Sunday that traffic diversions would be implemented at different times on Express Highway, Jinnah Avenue, Srinagar Highway, […]