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Gwadar and Sohar: Diplomacy Is the Easy PartPublished on: September 19, 2026 1:49 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Two ports being described as "sister ports" can sound like a diplomatic formality, the kind of language that fills a joint statement and changes little on the ground. For Pakista... Read More


Pakistan abstains as Russia, China veto UN monitoring of Iran sanctionsPublished on: September 19, 2026 1:47 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Pakistan has abstained from a US-backed UN Security Council resolution to extend independent monitoring of sanctions on Iran, state media reported on Friday, as vetoes by Russia ... Read More


Ahsan stresses chip design and human capital to drive Pakistan's exportsPublished on: September 19, 2026 1:47 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday emphasized the need for Pakistan to develop human resources and design capabili... Read More


Ajoka theatre presents 'J' - a dramatic reading on JinnahPublished on: September 19, 2026 1:46 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Ajoka Theatre, in collaboration with the International Centre for Pakistani Writing in English (ICPWE) at Kinnaird College for Women, presented its first dramatic reading in Engl... Read More


Zardari felicitates Nepal on Constitution, National DayPublished on: September 19, 2026 1:46 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- President, Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to the Government and people of Nepal on the occasion of Constitution Day, and the National Day of Nepal. In his letter to ... Read More


Pakistan's exports to China surge 45% to $478 millionPublished on: September 19, 2026 1:41 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Pakistan's merchandise exports to China rose 45 percent year-on-year to US$478 million during the first two months of fiscal year 2026-27, according to the latest trade report of... Read More


US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi ArabiaPublished on: September 19, 2026 1:41 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase sin... Read More


Nobel Foundation raises prize money for each award to $1.2mPublished on: September 19, 2026 1:40 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Sweden's Nobel Foundation said on Friday it will increase this year's prize money for its prestigious annual awards by 9% to a total value of 12 million Swedish crowns ($1.22 mil... Read More


Pak Suzuki Motor participates in Pakistan Auto Show 2026Published on: September 19, 2026 1:39 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) participated in the Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2026, reaffirming its commitment to bringing innovative, safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility s... Read More


Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of CongressPublished on: September 19, 2026 1:38 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of... Read More