New York: Pakistan has reiterated its call for an immediate halt to hostilities in Ukraine, advocating for peace through dialogue. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council briefing on Ukraine, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representat…

Karachi: Investor confidence in Pakistan is on the rise, bolstered by the efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, leading to an uptick in the investment environment. In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, foreign investo…

ISLAMABAD: Diesel and petrol prices in Pakistan have risen at a rate lower than the global average, according to Khurram Schehzad, Adviser to the Finance Minister. Schehzad noted that the government’s approach is to maintain a balance between fiscal s…

Ottawa: Pakistan Day was marked at the High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa with a ceremony that underscored the historic significance of the Lahore Resolution adopted on March 23, 1940. The event featured a flag-raising ceremony led by High Commissi…

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police have arrested three members of a known snatcher gang and recovered stolen valuables, including cash and mobile phones, according to a press release from Islamabad Capital Police. The arrests were made by the Humak police te…

ISLAMABAD: Traffic accident calls in Islamabad during the Eid ul Fitr holidays saw a significant decline this year, with a 63 percent drop compared to the previous year. This reduction in road traffic incidents coincided with a rigorous enforcement ca…

CAIRO: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a call for urgent and sustained action to combat the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, highlighting the theme of this year’s World Tuberculosis Day: “Yes! We can end T…

ISLAMABAD: In a recent crackdown on criminal activities, Islamabad police have apprehended 33 individuals suspected of various crimes, while also recovering drugs and weapons. The arrests were made by teams from several police stations, including Kara…