Fire at PIMS nursery in Islamabad kills 14 newborns, one rescued
Fourteen newborns were killed and one rescued in a fire at the PIMS nursery in Islamabad. PM Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an inquiry due to report within 24 hours.
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Asim Munir returns to Tehran to mediate US-Iran war
Field Marshal Asim Munir traveled to Tehran on Monday for his third visit this year, meeting Iran's newly appointed military leadership as Pakistan works to revive stalled US-Iran talks. Iran's Foreign Ministry says bilateral ties between the two countries have reached one of their strongest stages.
Asim Munir to visit Tehran again as Pakistan mediates
Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir will travel to Tehran on Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry says, in his third visit this year tied to US-Iran mediation efforts.
Supreme Court directs transfer of Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital
The Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment, while directing that his health condition should not be used for political activity or media campaigning.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement at Al-Safa Palace, a trilateral pact under which an armed attack against any one of the three states will be regarded as an attack against them all.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey expected to sign defence pact on Friday
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are expected to sign a joint defence agreement in Saudi Arabia on Friday, according to Reuters, citing two regional sources. Erdogan arrives in Riyadh to meet Mohammed bin Salman and Shehbaz Sharif, with Field Marshal Asim Munir already in the Kingdom.
US makes $10,000 visa bond permanent for 50 countries, Pakistan excluded
The United States has permanently adopted a refundable visa bond scheme requiring selected applicants from 50 countries to deposit between $10,000 and $20,000 before receiving tourist or business visas. Pakistan is not among the affected countries.
Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.
Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan
Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.
Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.
