International relations

Former Supreme Court Judge Azmat Saeed Sheikh has passed away in Lahore. According to family members, Justice (retd) Azmat Saeed Sheikh had been ill for some time and was undergoing treatment in the hospital.Azmat Saeed Sheikh served as a judge of the Supreme Court from 2012 to 2019. Before his appointment to the Supreme Court, he was the Chief Justice …

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their congratulations to the nation following Pakistan’s impressive win over South Africa in the tri-nation One Day International (ODI) series.

Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has written third open letter to Army Chief General Asim Munir, in which he has raised concerns regarding alleged electoral fraud in the 2024 general elections.

The Trump administration is gearing up for potentially contentious meetings with Arab power players this week as President Donald Trump continues to press his plan for what he calls U.S. “ownership” of Gaza, going so far as to threaten cutting off U.S. aid to Jordan and Egypt if they don’t go along. On Tuesday, Jordan’s King Abdullah is scheduled to …

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to discuss Pakistan’s ongoing IMF programme and the macroeconomic stability achieved through the government’s comprehensive reform agenda.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025 in Dubai.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen digital investment and technology partnerships, facilitating Pakistani startups and SMEs in the Saudi market. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Saudi Deputy Investment Minister Ibrahim Almubarak at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh. Both sides discussed B2B collaborations in AI, cloud computing, and fintech, as …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions on Tuesday to explore ways of enhancing bilateral ties and fostering mutual interests. The meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir. The leaders focused on deepening cooperation …

President Donald Trump on Monday called for Israel to cancel its ceasefire deal with Hamas and threatened that “all hell is going to break out” if hostages held in Gaza are not released by noon on Saturday.His remarks, made to reporters in the Oval Office, come amid growing concerns over his administration’s controversial plan for Gaza, which includes the forced …

Since reclaiming power in August 2021, the Taliban have begun a nuanced diplomatic journey, engaging with neighbouring powers such as China, Russia and Iran. Despite international isolation over human rights and terrorism concerns, the Taliban have leveraged Afghanistan’s strategic position and resources to further relationships centred on economic collaboration, border security and counterterrorism efforts. However, the sustainability of these alliances …

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have joined forces to convene an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the escalating situation in Gaza. This urgent gathering of foreign ministers aims to discuss the ongoing developments and potential solutions to the crisis ¹ .The move comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with US President Donald Trump’s recent …