• PM Shehbaz Sharif Flies to Saudi Arabia for Emergency Visit

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for an emergency visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is accompanying him to discuss regional security, peace, and bilateral ties.

  • PM Shehbaz Nominates Nehal Hashmi as New Sindh Governor

    PM Shehbaz Sharif has nominated Nehal Hashmi of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) as the next Governor of Sindh, replacing Kamran Tessori. The summary has been sent to President Asif Ali Zardari for approval, while Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan signals possible concerns over the decision.

  • US Announces Permanent Closure of Peshawar Consulate

    The United States Department of State has announced the permanent closure of the US Consulate in Peshawar, a key diplomatic post near the Afghan border since 2001. Services will shift to the Embassy of the United States in Islamabad, with the move expected to save about $7.5 million annually.