Author: admin

ISLAMABAD : Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that the security forces have killed 331 combatants of the Afghan Taliban regime and more than 500 injured so far in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq. In a post on X on Saturday morning, the federal minister stated that during the ongoing operation, 104 check posts of the Afghan Taliban were destroyed while 22 were taken over by Pakistani forces. He further claimed that Pakistani forces had destroyed 163 tanks and military vehicles belonging to the Afghan Taliban. The minister noted that around 37 locations across Afghanistan were also targeted by…

The European Union has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to reduce rising tensions between the two neighboring countries. In a statement issued from Brussels on Friday, the EU urged both sides to de-escalate the situation and resolve their differences through diplomatic channels. The bloc expressed concern over the growing wave of violence in South Asia and stressed the importance of maintaining regional stability. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas voiced serious concern over the deteriorating security situation. She called on the Afghan de facto authorities to take effective action against terrorist groups and…

ISLAMABAD : The US has expressed support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against Taliban attack. US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker expressed it when she spoke to Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. Hooker in a post on X wrote: “Spoke today with Pakistan Foreign Secretary Baloch to express condolences for lives lost in the recent conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban”. “We continue to monitor the situation closely and expressed support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against Taliban attacks,” she added. Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that the security…

The head of the Astronomical Society has announced that the Ramazan moon is expected to appear directly above the Holy Kaaba tonight at 10:40 pm Saudi Arabian Standard Time. Astronomers stated that on Saturday, February 28, 2026, the moon will be between 87 and 89 percent illuminated, making it bright and clearly visible in the sky. At that time, the moon will be approximately 11.3 to 11.6 days old, placing it in the middle stage of its 29.5-day lunar cycle following the new moon. Experts explained that at the specified moment, the moon will align directly above the Kaaba in…

ORAKZAI : A public rally was organized in Orakzai area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday to express solidarity with the Pakistan Army and to show support for Operation ‘Ghazab lil Haq’. A large number of people, including representatives of various political and social organizations, participated in the rally. Participants carried national flags and banners and chanted slogans in favour of the Pakistan Army. The participants strongly condemned what they described as aggression by the Afghan Taliban at India’s behest. Addressing the rally, speakers said that Pakistan desires peace but will make no compromise on its sovereignty, border security, or national…

WASHINGTON : US president Donald Trump, while talking to media in Washington, on Friday said that Pakistan ‘doing terrifically well’ amid ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. “Well, I would. I get along with Pakistan, as you know, very well,” said Trump, praising the country’s leadership. “You have a great prime minister. You have a great general there. Two of the people that I really respect a lot.” US President Donald Trump suggested that he might consider intervening as Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to engage in deadly border clashes. On the other hand, UN Chief António Guterres has called for…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday reminded Afghan Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani of Pakistan’s past hospitality and support during the anti-Soviet war, while urging Afghan authorities to ensure their territory is not used against Pakistan. In a post on X, the minister said Pakistan had stood “heart and soul” with Afghan fighters during the Soviet Union–Afghanistan war. He said Pakistan had hosted Haqqani and his family, along with millions of Afghan refugees, adding that many Afghan refugees still live in Pakistan and “earn their livelihood from our sacred soil.” Asif said both sides had fought a common war during the…

China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5 percent year on year in 2025, reaching a record of 140.1879 trillion yuan (about $20.44 trillion), data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Saturday.

Among the three assessment indicators, the average concentration of PM2.5 in cities at or above the prefecture level was 28 micrograms per cubic meter, the proportion of days with good air quality reached 89.3 percent, and the proportion of heavily polluted days was 0.9 percent, all marking the best performance since the start of monitoring, Li told a press conference. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the nationwide PM2.5 concentration decreased by 20 percent, Li said. Currently, 29 cities have a GDP exceeding 1 trillion yuan (about $146 billion), with an average PM2.5 concentration of 27.8 micrograms per cubic meter, better…

Children will spend more time outdoors, on artistic hobbies and handicrafts after China rolled out a new guideline to develop “healthy schools.” The guideline, issued by the Ministry of Education, serves as a key policy document for implementing a health-first education philosophy, said Sun Mingchun, director of the division of physical, health and arts education under the ministry, at a press conference on Friday. “While progress has been made, challenges remain in areas such as students’ physical fitness, eyesight, weight management, mental health, food safety and nutrition,” Sun noted. The guideline aims to address these prominent concerns in a coordinated…