India will continue to buy Russian oil, govt sources say

India will continue purchasing Russian oil under long-term contracts despite US President Donald Trump’s recent threats of additional penalties, two senior government sources said, emphasizing that existing accords cannot be canceled overnight. Trump last month posted on Truth Social that he would impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil unless Moscow reached a major […]

Iranian president lands in Pakistan on first official visit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for a two-day official visit, his first since assuming office. He was warmly received at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport by Pakistan Muslim League-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Express News reported. Dr Pezeshkian was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Foreign […]

Islamabad, Beijing pledge support for next stage of CPEC

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal met Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on Saturday to discuss the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to an official release. Both officials reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a particular focus on industrial development and business-to-business cooperation under CPEC Phase II. Iqbal conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz […]

Pakistan Army inducts Z-10ME attack helicopters under COAS’ supervision

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Multan Garrison, where he reviewed the operational preparedness of the formation and presided over the induction ceremony of the Z-10ME attack helicopters into Pakistan Army Aviation, the military’s media wing said on Saturday. The Z-10ME induction ceremony was held later in the day. According […]