Author: Pervaiz Mughal

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: The mother of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has died. Barrister Gohar Khan announced the news of his mother’s death on his social media account. He said her funeral prayers would be offered at 4pm on Saturday in Dagar village in Buner district. Further details about the cause of death were not immediately available. #BarristerGoharKhan #GoharKhan #PTI #Pakistan #Buner #Obituary #PakistanPolitics #BreakingNews #LatestNews #PakistanNews

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday and conveyed a message from Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting the continued strength of relations between the two countries. During the meeting, the ambassador handed over a letter from President Xi in response to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s message on the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. The prime minister appreciated the gesture and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further expanding the all-weather strategic partnership with China. He said the relationship between the two countries…

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: National experts from government institutions, media, academia, technology sector, civil society and development organizations called for coordinated efforts to build an inclusive and trusted digital ecosystem in Pakistan. They made these remarks at the Pakistan Digital Democracy Dialogue 2026, organized by Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) in collaboration with Accountability Lab and DDI South Asia under the theme “Digital Pakistan for All: Trust, Rights and Responsible Innovation.” The dialogue brought together stakeholders to discuss information integrity, digital civic space, artificial intelligence, digital governance and the future of digital transformation in Pakistan. Speaking during the session, Presidential Spokesperson…

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said the government was committed to facilitating foreign investors and encouraging joint ventures to strengthen economic growth and expand international partnerships. He made these remarks during a meeting with an Iranian business delegation accompanied by officials from the Embassy of Iran in Islamabad. The meeting focused on ways to enhance bilateral trade and promote greater economic cooperation between Pakistan and Iran. Both sides discussed opportunities for increasing business-to-business engagement and creating a more favorable environment for investment. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said Pakistan was working to improve investment facilitation…

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Eight Islamic countries strongly condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly attacks targeting healthcare facilities, medical infrastructure and civilian areas. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates expressed deep concern over the continued loss of civilian lives, including women and children. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the ministers said attacks on civilian infrastructure and humanitarian facilities represented serious violations of international law, including international humanitarian law. They stressed that the protection of civilians,…

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with a nine-member delegation led by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Dr Tanaka Akihiko in Islamabad on Wednesday, with both sides expressing commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, the Prime Minister said Pakistan highly valued its decades-long partnership with Japan and JICA, expressing hope that the visit of the JICA President would help deepen relations between the two countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan had overcome difficult economic challenges through collective efforts and that the government’s reform process was moving forward to achieve…

PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s enduring ties with Iran, calling the neighboring country a brotherly state and pledging continued efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and regional peace By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with a six-member delegation from Iran led by Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Syed Mohammad Atabak on Wednesday, with both sides agreeing to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation. During the meeting, the Prime Minister said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Iran, describing the neighboring country as a brotherly state. He said Pakistan would continue its sincere efforts…

Shehbaz Sharif praised police sacrifices, saying officers remained on the front line against terrorism and crime despite relentless threats By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, saying their sacrifices had strengthened the country’s fight against terrorism, extremism and crime while helping protect citizens and uphold the rule of law. In a message issued on Police Martyrs’ Day, observed on Tuesday, the prime minister honored the officers and personnel who laid down their lives for Pakistan, describing them as courageous men and women whose commitment…

Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed their trade cooperation commitment during the 10th Joint Trade Committee meeting held in Islamabad By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing bilateral trade with Pakistan to $10 billion, as both countries moved to strengthen economic cooperation through greater investment, private sector participation and improved trade links. The commitment was made during the 10th meeting of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade Committee held in Islamabad. The meeting was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal and Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Dr Mohammad Atabak. Officials from both sides discussed measures to expand…

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) launched a book titled “India’s Hybrid Warfare: Implications for Pakistan’s National Security”, authored by Dr Muhammad Ali, at a ceremony attended by prominent defence and strategic affairs experts. Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Ambassador Sardar Masood Khan attended the event as chief guest, while retired General Zubair Mehmood Hayat delivered the keynote address. The ceremony was also attended by Maj Gen Dr Ehsan Mahmood Khan (retd), former Director General ISSRA; Prof Dr Tughral Yamin, Senior Research Associate at the…