PAKISTAN NEWS

 Islamabad, 28 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with his Omani counterpart, during which both sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and energy. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the Omani foreign minister thanked Ishaq Dar for the warm hospitality extended during his recent visit to Pakistan. The two foreign ministers agreed to advance the understandings reached during the visit, particularly in areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment and energy. Both leaders emphasised the importance of maintaining high-level contacts and exchanging visits to sustain momentum in bilateral relations. They also discussed the regional situation and reaffirmed t...

Rawalpindi, 28 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Security forces have killed nine Indian-sponsored terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In the first operation conducted in Kachhi district, security forces busted a terrorist hideout and eliminated seven terrorists following an intense exchange of fire. In a separate intelligence-based operation in Wadh district, security personnel tracked and intercepted terrorist movement, killing two terrorists after another intense exchange of fire. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered during the operations. Sanitization operations are underway to eliminate any remaining Indian-sponsored terrorists in the areas. The military’s media wing stated that the countert...

 Islamabad, 28 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Housing and Works to ensure the timely completion of residential projects with complete transparency and adherence to high-quality standards. He issued these directives during a meeting with Federal Minister for Housing and Works Riaz Hussain Pirzada, who called on him at the Prime Minister House. During the meeting, matters relating to the ministry and its ongoing development projects were discussed in detail. Minister Riaz Hussain Pirzada briefed the prime minister on the progress of ongoing housing schemes. The prime minister emphasized the importance of maintaining transparency, ensuring timely execution, and upholding high standards of quality in all housing projects.

Islamabad, 28 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met a delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), led by Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, with both sides agreeing to establish a joint committee to formulate recommendations on petroleum relief measures and a phased reduction in the petroleum levy. According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the delegation included JI leaders Liaquat Baloch, Syed Farasat Shah, Nasrullah Randhawa and Inayatullah. The prime minister thanked the delegation for opting for dialogue on petroleum prices, while the JI representatives presented their demands regarding the abolition of the petroleum levy and relief for the public. Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged the financial burden caused by rising petroleum prices and...

 Islamabad, 28 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Major General (Navy) Saif Abdulhadi Alhamlan, Commander of the Kuwait Naval Force, called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. Upon his arrival, the visiting dignitary was presented with a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Navy. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, the regional maritime security environment, and opportunities to further strengthen bilateral naval cooperation. The visit reflects the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Kuwait and reaffirms their shared commitment to promoting maritime peace, security, and stability in the region.

 Mandi Bahauddin, 27 October 2026 (Nosheen): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has advocated a strong response to assault incidents across the province, saying she had advised victims to respond to such attacks in kind. Addressing an Honhaar Scholarship and Laptop Distribution Ceremony at a university in Mandi Bahauddin on Tuesday, the chief minister vowed that offenders would not be spared, even if they belonged to her own political party. She also criticised governance based on fear, stating that ruling through intimidation was not good governance and emphasising the need to maintain consistent principles. Referring to a fatal incident in Multan in which a man ran over an orphaned teenager, Maryam Nawaz said the tragedy continued to haunt her. She also highlighted cases involvi...

 Tehran, 27 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Iran and members of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement have agreed to continue diplomatic dialogue and strengthen cooperation to promote regional peace and security following a high-level meeting in Tehran on Monday. According to Iran’s Press TV, participants agreed to maintain consultations among the four regional countries to enhance cooperation on peace and security. The discussions focused on regional tensions, the implications of US and Israeli military actions against Iran, and developments in Palestine and Lebanon. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised the need to strengthen unity and cooperation among Muslim countries, saying Tehran was ready to support initiatives aimed at deepening regional collaboration, resolving difference...

 Islamabad, 27 October 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan and China have officially launched the China-Pakistan Information Corridor to strengthen media cooperation, promote accurate information sharing and combat fake news and disinformation. The initiative was inaugurated at a high-level ceremony in Islamabad attended by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning, senior government officials, diplomats and media executives. The launch marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two neighbouring countries and reflects their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation beyond traditional diplomatic, economic and infrastructure sectors. The information corridor aims to establi...

 Tehran, 27 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan, Iran, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia have agreed to continue diplomatic consultations and strengthen joint efforts to promote regional peace and security following a four-nation meeting in Tehran on Monday. According to Iranian media, a joint statement issued after the meeting reaffirmed the four countries’ commitment to maintaining dialogue, expanding cooperation and pursuing coordinated initiatives to enhance stability across the region. The participants emphasised that continued consultations and closer collaboration among regional countries were essential to addressing security challenges, building mutual trust and achieving lasting peace. The statement also highlighted the importance of strengthening regional security mechanisms and de...