Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during his official visit to Lachin, Azerbaijan, where the two leaders reaffirmed strong bilateral relations and expressed mutual respect and solidarity. PM Shehbaz was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir. During the meeting, Shehbaz extended […]
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Shehbaz Sharif holds talks with Ayatollah Khamenei on Pakistan-Iran relations
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and important regional matters. The Prime Minister expressed deep respect for the Supreme Leader, calling him a guiding figure for the Muslim world. Shehbaz Sharif informed the Supreme Leader about recent tensions […]
Defence budget to rise by 32% in Pakistan’s 2025-26 fiscal plan
Pakistan is set to raise its defence budget to Rs2.8 trillion for the fiscal year 2025-26, marking a 32% increase from last year. This hike is mainly due to ongoing tensions with neighboring India, which the report describes as a “war-like situation.” The increased funds will support new military recruitment and strengthen defence capabilities amid […]
PM Shehbaz visits frontlines of ‘operation banyan mursous’ in Sialkot
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday visited the frontline military positions at Pasrur Cantonment in Sialkot, part of the active zone of Operation Banyan Mursous — Pakistan’s major military response following heightened tensions with India. The visit came as a morale-boosting gesture for the troops engaged in what the government has termed a “battle for […]
Shahid Afridi leads Karachi rally to support armed forces, urges peace
KARACHI – Former cricketer Shahid Afridi led a peaceful rally in Karachi on Monday to express solidarity with Pakistan’s armed forces following recent tensions with India. He praised the military’s strength and reaffirmed the nation’s unity during difficult times. Speaking to a large crowd, Afridi said the rally was held to thank Allah Almighty for […]
Qatar’s prime minister backs Pakistan’s efforts to de-escalate tensions with India
Qatar’s Prime Minister has voiced his support for the actions taken by Pakistan aimed at reducing the prevailing tensions with India. This expression of support came during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, and Qatar’s Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The Qatari Prime Minister stated that Qatar is […]
General Asim Munir gains global praise for bold stand against India
The New York Times praised Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, for his strong leadership during rising tensions with India. After the deadly Pahalgam attack, India blamed Pakistan. But General Munir responded with clear warnings. He stood on a tank during drills and addressed troops with confidence. He promised a strong answer to any Indian […]
Pakistan vows firm response to any aggression amid India tensions
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari met on Thursday to discuss the rising tensions with India. They strongly condemned India’s aggressive tone following the Pahalgam attack and warned of serious threats to regional peace. Both leaders reaffirmed that Pakistan will not compromise on its sovereignty. They said any act of […]
Rising war fears crash Pakistan stock market by over 3,600 points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced a massive drop as tensions with India caused panic among investors. On Wednesday morning, the KSE-100 index lost more than 3,600 points, falling from 114,872 to 111,192 points within hours. Analysts linked this steep fall directly to fears of a possible military conflict with India. Topline Securities CEO Muhammad […]