The opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) has formally invited the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to participate in a planned multiparty conference. PPP Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari welcomed the invitation and said it would be forwarded to party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for consideration. By PK-News.com |...
Pakistan's continuing struggle with terrorism has increasingly become part of political debate, with different parties and governments blaming one another for security failures. A recent editorial argues that reducing the country's terrorism problem to the responsibility of a single political party risks overlooking the wider history,...
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed a non-binding resolution calling on the Indian government to immediately restore full statehood to the region. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced the resolution, while BJP legislators opposed its wording and staged a walkout during the proceedings. By PK-News.com News Desk September 29,...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Qatar will convey Washington's response to Tehran after fresh discussions between Iranian officials and Qatari mediators in New York. The latest diplomatic activity comes as Iran and the United States continue indirect contacts over possible steps to end the conflict and address the standoff surrounding...
Five British nationals arrested near RAF Fairford in England over suspected terrorism and explosives offences have been released on bail, according to UK counter-terrorism police. Investigators say the men remain under investigation and are examining multiple possibilities, including potential involvement by individuals acting on behalf of a...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet Qatari mediators in New York as diplomatic efforts continue to find a way out of the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The discussions are expected to examine the latest proposals, including Tehran's seven-day framework linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a possible return to...
Severe flooding has inundated large parts of Bangkok after days of intense rainfall, forcing thousands of residents into evacuation centres and leaving more than 80,000 people unable to leave flooded areas. Thailand's floods have affected more than 580,000 homes across 41 provinces, while economic losses are estimated at more than $320...
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has pushed back against criticism from federal ministers over the provincial government's counterterrorism efforts, calling for a major change in the state's security policy and greater provincial involvement in decision-making. The exchange comes amid renewed security concerns in KP and growing...
The Tehreek-i-Tahafuz Aain-i-Pakistan (TTAP) has announced that it will fully participate in the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s October 4 protest and long march towards Islamabad. The announcement follows PTI’s decision to postpone its September 27 protest, with opposition leaders now preparing for the revised date. By PK-News.com September 28,...
By PK-News.com September 28, 2026 | Sports | Cricket NISSHIN, JAPAN: Pakistan have secured a place in the men’s cricket semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games after persistent rain forced their quarter-final against Hong Kong, China, to be abandoned without a single ball being bowled. The match was scheduled for Monday at Korogi Sports Park in...
By PK-News.com September 28, 2026 | Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1) has been reopened to all types of traffic in both directions after remaining closed for several days amid heightened security arrangements around Islamabad. The reopening was confirmed by the National Highways & Motorway Police (NH&MP) on Monday,...
By PK-News.com News Desk September 28, 2026 | International Business SINGAPORE: Global oil prices moved higher on Monday as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran failed to produce an immediate breakthrough, adding fresh uncertainty to an already volatile energy market. The latest rise came after US President Donald Trump rejected...
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has substantially reduced its assistance to Iran as Washington continues its economic pressure campaign against Tehran. The claim comes amid growing tensions over Iranian oil exports, Chinese purchases of Iranian crude and the wider conflict surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. By PK-News.com News...
Pakistan has rejected allegations by the Afghan Taliban authorities linking Pakistani security forces and intelligence agencies to reported violence in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province. Islamabad says the allegations are baseless and that no credible evidence has been presented to establish Pakistani involvement. The dispute comes amid rising...
The United States has rejected Iran’s claim that its Revolutionary Guard seized an advanced American unmanned underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest development adds another layer to the growing confrontation surrounding the strategically important waterway, with Washington disputing Tehran’s account of what happened to the...