PAKISTAN NEWS

November 13, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized an event to commemorate Algeria’s ‘National Day’. The proceedings, which began with the national anthems of Pakistan and Algeria, were moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. Speakers included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Mr. Brahim Romani, Ambassador of Algeria to Pakistan; Mr. Khalid Hussain Gudaro, Ambassador of Pakistan to Algeria; and Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BOG ISSI. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Mr. Mushahid Hussain Sayed, President PAIDAR, and the Keynote Spea...

Islamabad 13 November 2025(Kamran Raja):The Lok Mela resonated with the soulful rhythms and rich cultural heritage of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). Thousands of visitors exceeding 200,000 attendees gathered to witness a mesmerizing celebration of Kashmiri folk traditions, music, and dance at the Open Air Theatre.The highlight of the evening was the Kashmir Musical Night, featuring a lineup of acclaimed Kashmiri artists and folk singers who transported the audience to the scenic valleys of AJK through their melodious performances. Among the performers were Altaf Mir, Ashiq Hussain Butt, Sohail Abbasi, Syed Dilawar Abbas, Nadir Khan, Hina Abbasi, Shakeel Ahmed Mir, Shahzeb Hussain, Sajjad Kashmiri, Natasha Khan, Raja Imran, Basit Sheikh, Noman Saleem, Babar Panjkoti, and Bano Rahmat. ...

Islamabad, November 11, 2025(News Desk): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The overall security and political situation in the country came under discussion during the meeting.While strongly condemning the recent acts of terrorism, the President and the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s resolve to continue operations against foreign-sponsored terrorists and their facilitators until terrorism is completely eradicated from the country.The two leaders also exchanged views on matters of national importance. Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, and federal ministers Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Azam Nazeer Tarar, Khalid Hussain Magsi, and Abdul Al...

Islamabad 11 November 2025(Kamran Raja): 10 people were killed and 21 injured in a suicide blast near the G-11 courthouse in Islamabad. According to sources, the head of the suicide bomber was also found at the site of the blast. According to sources, a car explosion occurred near the courthouse, the sound of which was heard far and wide.According to police sources, the explosion was a suicide attack and the suicide bomber's head has been found at the scene. Fitna al-Khawarij, an Indian-backed group and a proxy of the Afghan Taliban, was involved in the explosion outside the courthouse. Police say that there was heavy traffic in the courthouse area at the time of the explosion, which also injured the bystanders. The injured have been shifted to PIMS Hospital for immediate medical atten...