PAKISTAN NEWS

ISLAMABAD, 31 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Dr Hafeez-ur-Rehman Khan Drishak called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here on Saturday, during which he appreciated the government’s public welfare initiatives and policies aimed at achieving economic stability. The meeting also covered matters relating to the country’s overall political situation, ongoing public welfare measures and development projects in the MNA’s constituency. Both sides discussed issues of mutual interest, with particular focus on initiatives aimed at improving public welfare and promoting development at the grassroots level.

 LAHORE, 31 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Attorney General of Pakistan Mansoor Awan has said that Pakistan will continue its legal battle with India over the Indus Waters Treaty and pursue all available legal options to ensure that New Delhi remains bound by the agreement. Addressing a seminar titled “Indus Waters Treaty and National Security” in Lahore, the attorney general said the treaty was signed between Pakistan and India to regulate the distribution of water, with one of its key provisions prohibiting either country from unilaterally withdrawing from or making changes to the agreement. He said India's current position on the treaty was known to the international community, while Pakistan had serious reservations over the matter. He added that Pakistan's efforts to promote peace ...

 LAHORE, 31 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has held a meeting with newly appointed French Ambassador to Pakistan Jean-Noël Poirier to discuss expanding trade, investment, industrial and economic cooperation between Pakistan and France. Both sides agreed to explore new opportunities for strengthening trade relations and establishing industrial partnerships between Punjab and France. Welcoming the French ambassador to Lahore, Maryam Nawaz congratulated him on assuming his diplomatic responsibilities and appreciated his visit. The French envoy invited the chief minister to visit France to promote bilateral trade relations, an invitation she welcomed. The chief minister invited French investors to explore opportunities in Punjab's agriculture, indus...

ISLAMABAD, 31 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the imposition of governor’s rule and emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was necessary to prevent further damage to the province, alleging that terrorists had been brought back from Afghanistan and resettled there during 2019 and 2020. Addressing a gathering of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) parliamentary party members and office-bearers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the prime minister said the decision was taken under difficult circumstances to protect the people, the province and the country's economic and social stability. Describing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as an integral part of Pakistan, he praised its people for their courage, dignity and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. He said the PML...

 Rawalpindi, 30 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Singapore’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, met Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, with discussions focusing on regional security, bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation between the two countries. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday, the Singaporean foreign minister called on Field Marshal Asim Munir during his official visit to Pakistan. The meeting covered matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and global security developments, and opportunities to expand institutional cooperation between Islamabad and Singapore. Both sides exchanged views on regional peace a...

Muzaffarabad, 30 October, 2026 (Ghufran): At least four members of a family, including three women, were killed while a 15-year-old girl sustained critical injuries after a gas cylinder exploded inside a house in Pindi village of Bagh district in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). According to reports, the blast occurred at the residence of a man identified as Shakdar, claiming the lives of his 80-year-old mother, 40-year-old wife Shazia, 11-year-old son Haris and eight-year-old daughter Malaika. His 15-year-old daughter, Aneeka, was seriously injured and shifted for medical treatment, where her condition was reported to be critical. The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir expressed profound grief over the loss of lives and extended his condolences to the bereaved family. He also denounced...

 Peshawar, 30 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry visited Peshawar and held an interactive session with students and faculty members from various universities, focusing on Pakistan’s national security, regional challenges and the role of youth in countering misinformation. Students from different educational institutions warmly welcomed the military spokesperson and presented him with a traditional Pashtun turban and shawl as a mark of respect. During the discussion, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry briefed participants on the country’s security situation and emerging regional challenges, while also responding to students’ questions and addressing their concerns. The participants expressed the...

Islamabad, 30 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad on Friday on an official visit and held detailed discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on bilateral relations and regional developments. The Singaporean foreign minister was received by Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the two leaders held a bilateral meeting followed by delegation-level talks. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the existing Pakistan-Singapore relationship and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. Welcoming his counterpart, Ishaq Dar expressed pleasure over his visit and recalled that Pakistan was among the first countries to recognize Singapore after its independe...

Islamabad, 30 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to further expand its longstanding friendly relations with Singapore, emphasizing greater cooperation in trade, investment and emerging economic sectors as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic ties. The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, who called on him at the Prime Minister’s House. Welcoming the foreign minister, Shehbaz Sharif appreciated Singapore’s remarkable economic progress, particularly its achievements in innovation, development and technological advancement. He highlighted the importance Pakistan attaches to its partnership with Singapore at both bilateral and multilateral levels, including th...

Quetta, 30 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Security forces have successfully foiled an attempted drone attack on a security checkpost in Balochistan’s Kharan district, shooting down all five unmanned aerial vehicles before they could reach their target, according to security sources. The sources said militants belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan attempted to strike a checkpost in the Albat area using low-flying drones. However, security personnel responded swiftly and effectively, destroying all five drones and preventing the attack. No casualties or damage to property were reported in the incident. Security sources said the timely action by security personnel thwarted the hostile attempt and ensured the safety of the installation. They reaffirmed the security forces’ determination to eliminate t...