PM Shehbaz urges PTI to end long march and return to talks
PM Shehbaz Sharif asked the PTI to call off its march and resolve issues through dialogue, as Talal Chaudhry said a draft deal collapsed at the last minute.
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UN chief Guterres heads to Pakistan for talks on Iran mediation
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visits Pakistan from October 6 to 8 to discuss Islamabad's role in mediating between the US and Iran, the Foreign Office said.
Munir, Dar and Asif in Riyadh for Makkah defence pact talks
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Ishaq Dar and Khawaja Asif are in Riyadh for the Makkah defence pact's committee meeting with Saudi and Turkish leaders on Houthi attacks.
Yadgar-e-Fatah unveiled in Islamabad to honour Marka-e-Haq
A 220-foot monument honouring Pakistan's victory in Marka-e-Haq and its martyrs was unveiled in Islamabad with a light show. Entry is free from Tuesday to Sunday.
Pakistan will defend Saudi Arabia in any conflict, says Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan would defend Saudi Arabia against the Houthis or anyone else, as MBS hailed the Makkah defence pact with Pakistan.
Dar urges SCO to turn its shared vision into real results
Ishaq Dar told SCO national coordinators in Islamabad that Pakistan's chairmanship would be open and inclusive, as preparations begin for the 2027 summit.
Pakistan will not let India weaponise water, says Tarar
Attaullah Tarar warned that India's move to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance threatens water governance worldwide, at the launch of an ISSI report.
Pakistan asks UN to press India to honour Indus Waters Treaty
Ishaq Dar wrote to the UN chief urging the Security Council to stop India interfering with Pakistan's waters, citing an August court ruling that the treaty is binding.
PPP welcomes opposition alliance's invite to multiparty conference, leaves decision to Bilawal
An opposition TTAP delegation led by Barrister Gohar invited the PPP to a multiparty conference after PTI's October 4 protest; the PPP will leave the decision to Bilawal.
Pakistan will answer any attempt from Afghanistan to destabilise it, Tarar warns Kabul
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Kabul must move out of its militant mindset, as terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan remain the main obstacle to peace.
PIMS fire that killed 14 newborns: IHC gives federation two weeks to respond to petitions
The Islamabad High Court sought the government's reply on petitions over the PIMS nursery fire that killed 14 newborns, as the inquiry awaits the PM's orders.
PM Shehbaz Sharif returns home today after two-week UK and US tour
The prime minister returns on Tuesday evening after two weeks abroad, including the UN General Assembly in New York and stopovers in London on both legs.
Heavy rain lashes Islamabad and Rawalpindi as WASA declares rain emergency
Up to 33mm of rain fell on the twin cities on Monday. WASA declared a rain emergency in Rawalpindi; Nullah Lai stayed normal and two flights were diverted.