Category: Pakistan

Says Japan stood with Pakistan in difficult times particularly during climate-related disasters President Zardari attends a reception marking the 66th birthday of Emperor Naruhito of Japan. Photo: APP President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties in the fields of development, technology, and people-to-people exchanges with Japan. “Pakistan and […]

Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks US President Donald Trump shares a lighter moment with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the unveiling of the ‘Board of Peace’ on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit […]

Gallup survey finds strong support tied to conditions, with caution over risks and preference for legitimacy Boys walk past the rubble of destroyed buildings in the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP Nearly three-quarters of Pakistanis surveyed support sending Pakistani troops to Gaza as part of a peace-monitoring mission […]

ISPR says participation highlights Pakistan’s indigenous aerospace and export potential JF-17 Fighter Jet. Photo: Anadolu Agency A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent is participating in the World Defence Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia, showcasing the JF-17 Thunder Block-III multi-role fighter jet and the Super Mushshak basic trainer aircraft, the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations […]

PECA (Amendment) Act, 2025 granted authorities the power to remove and block content from social media platforms ISLAMABAD: The capital’s high court has asked as to who will decide which report falls under the category of fake news during the hearing of various petitions filed against controversial amendments to the country’s cybercrime law the Prevention […]

NA passes resolution condemning attack, calls it assault on Constitution, national security and inter-sect harmony The Senate on Monday unanimously adopted a condolence and condemnation resolution over a suicide attack at an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area, calling for a judicial inquiry to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. “This House demands the […]

Complainants tell court they have no objection to the suspects’ acquittal or discharge from the case A file photo of deceased mother, Sadia with her 10-month-old daughter Rida Fatima. PHOTO: EXPRESS A magisterial court granted bail to five suspects in a case pertaining to the death of a mother and her infant daughter after they […]

Alleges that staff from various government departments deployed at airports are equal partners in illicit business Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APP/ File Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday blamed begging mafia groups for being responsible for the visa restrictions on Pakistanis by Gulf countries.  Last year, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) off-loaded 66,154 passengers […]

Ambassador Ina Lepel was interrupted in a session on disability rights and did not answer questions on Gaza LAHORE: Tensions erupted at the Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore on Sunday when a pro-Palestine protester confronted the German ambassador over the country’s role in the Gaza conflict. German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel​​ was speaking at […]

ISLAMABAD: Justice Inam Ameen Minhas of Islamabad High Court on Monday observed that the amendment to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016, is legislation and cannot be suspended through an injunction, adding that the court would decide the matter after hearing the case. The court then adjourned further proceedings on petitions challenging the […]