Islamabad

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives in Islamabad for a three-day Pakistan visit to discuss regional security, global issues and disaster preparedness.
Pakistan

UN Chief Guterres Begins Pakistan Visit to Discuss Peace and Regional Issues

PTI’s long march led by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi reaches Karak after starting from Lakki Marwat following failed government-opposition talks.
Pakistan

PTI Long March Reaches Karak as Sohail Afridi Rejects Closed-Door Policies

Pakistan government-PTI talks end without a deal as the opposition proceeds with its long march toward Islamabad amid a political deadlock
Pakistan

Pakistan Government-PTI Talks Collapse as Long March Moves Ahead

Attaullah Tarar says Pakistan’s fuel relief scheme will cover motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi vehicles and cars up to 800cc through a digital SMS system.
Pakistan

Atta Tarar Accuses KP Government of Failing to Counter Terrorism

Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court publishes rules covering contempt proceedings, review petitions, security deposits and subsequent reviews.
Pakistan

Pakistan Federal Constitutional Court Publishes Rules on Contempt and Review Petitions

Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev accuses Ukraine and its Western supporters of waging a hybrid war and says Moscow remains open to diplomatic talks.
Diplomatic

Russian Ambassador Accuses Ukraine of Waging Full-Scale Hybrid War

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asks JI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman to postpone the long march as the petroleum levy protest reaches Multan.
Pakistan

Shehbaz Sharif Asks Hafiz Naeem to Postpone JI Long March

The Russian Embassy in Pakistan has closed its polling station after 130 Russian citizens voted in the State Duma election. The embassy said the voters included embassy staff and trade mission staff. Their family members also took part. In addition, Russian citizens living in Pakistan voted at the station. Two observers from Russia's Civic Chamber watched the voting process. Voting Ends at Russian Embassy The polling station was No. 8250 at the Russian Embassy in Islamabad. Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev heads the local election commission. He said traffic restrictions in Islamabad had created problems for voters. Therefore, the embassy took extra steps to help Russian citizens reach the polling station. The embassy also worked with Pakistani authorities. Together, they informed Russian citizens about the voting arrangements. The embassy also arranged transport for some voters. As a result, Russian citizens in Islamabad and nearby areas could reach the polling station. Observers Report Calm Voting Civic Chamber observer Olga Starkova praised the work of the election commission. She said observers found no voting rule violations. Meanwhile, another observer, Natalia Zhilina, said the vote went smoothly. She also said voters and election staff followed the required steps. The Russian embassy thanked all citizens who took part in the election. It said their participation showed civic responsibility. Russia Holds State Duma Election Russia held its State Duma election from September 18 to 20. The election chose members of the 450-seat State Duma. Meanwhile, Russian citizens abroad could vote at polling stations in several countries. The Islamabad station served Russian citizens living in Pakistan or visiting the country. The Russian Embassy said it made efforts to help eligible voters cast their ballots.
Diplomatic

Russian Embassy in Pakistan Closes Polling Station After 130 Citizens Vote

Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi says the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee is promoting peace, religious harmony, national unity and action against terrorism.
Religious

National Paigham-e-Aman Committee Promotes Peace and National Unity, Tahir Ashrafi

FIA arrests six Foreign Ministry officials and private agents in a fake apostille case as investigators probe alleged Rs12 billion attestation irregularities.
Pakistan

FIA Arrests Six Foreign Ministry Officials in Fake Apostille Case

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