Pakistan arrests Islamic State Khorasan media chief
Pakistan has arrested Sultan Aziz Azzam, the media chief for Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), intelligence sources confirmed to Pakistan TV. Azzam, who was designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the United States in November 2021, was apprehended in
Pakistanis see economic stability and low bribery rates, though police corruption persists: Transparency International
A majority of Pakistanis recognise government efforts to stabilise the economy and report facing no bribery pressures in daily life, although the police force remains the sector perceived as most corrupt, a Transparency International Pakistan survey showed on Tuesday. The
Egypt trains Palestinian police for future Gaza deployment as ceasefire tensions escalate
Tensions over the future of the Gaza ceasefire are rising as Palestinian authorities accuse Israel of widespread violations and several countries hesitate to join a proposed international security force, even as the humanitarian situation deteriorates and casualty figures continue to
Egypt proposes strategic corridor linking Suez Canal zone with Pakistan’s Gwadar port
Egypt has proposed establishing a commercial corridor linking the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) with Pakistan’s Gwadar Port, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday, as Cairo seeks to expand its logistics footprint in South Asia. During a meeting with
Cowardly attacks will not weaken Pakistan’s resolve to fight terrorism, says FM
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday condemned two recent “heinous” acts of terrorism and said such “cowardly” acts would never weaken the country’s resolve to deal with the menace. His remarks, made at an
Pakistan says preemptive strikes thwarted planned militant attacks from Afghanistan
Pakistan said on Saturday it had conducted preemptive precision strikes against militant camps along its border with Afghanistan, thwarting multiple planned militant attacks that were to be launched during a ceasefire between the two countries. In a press statement, Minister
Pakistan’s PM to attend Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit on Gaza
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will visit Egypt on Oct. 13 to participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit and attend the signing ceremony of the peace agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said.
Pakistan marks 85th National Day with Cairo reception
The Pakistani embassy in Cairo hosted a reception on April 8, 2025, to commemorate Pakistan’s 85th National Day. Egypt’s Minister of Public Business Sector, Engineer Mohamed Shimi, served as chief guest. Ambassador Aamir Shouket, in his address, paid tribute to
Pakistan condemns Israel’s blockade of aid to Gaza during Ramadan
Pakistan has condemned Israel’s decision to block humanitarian aid from entering Gaza during Ramadan. In a press statement released on Monday, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry expressed strong condemnation of the move. The ministry described the Israeli action as part of a
Pakistan PM praises armed forces on Operation Swift Retort 6th anniversary
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the Pakistan Armed Forces for their courage, bravery, professionalism, and spirit of sacrifice on the sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort. In a statement released on Wednesday, the prime minister commemorated the