SUKKUR – An explosion on the railway track near Shikarpur injured one person, causing three coaches of the Jaffar Express to derail on Monday. ​ 

Addressing Pakistani diaspora in New York, DPM says Pakistan has emerged from a period of diplomatic isolation Reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to join ranks of G-20 economies Islamabad ready for peaceful settlement of Kashmir, Palestine disputes under UN. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday granted approval for the formation of a modern and globally standard digital ecosystem in Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), besides directed hiring of internationally renowned experts. ​ 

WASHINGTON – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that the United States and Pakistan were very close to a trade deal that could come within days and not weeks. ​ 

QUETTA – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday assured the Balochistan Chief Minister of the federal government’s cooperation with the provincial regime to end Fitna-ul-Hindustan for establishing durable peace in the province. ​ 

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir holds meetings in Beijing with civil, military leadership Both sides reiterate shared commitment to long-term regional stability Beijing terms Pak armed forces vital contributor to peace in South Asia. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that improving tax system to increase national revenue and reduce tax burden on the common man is among the government’s top priorities. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – The UN Security Council yesterday unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolu-tion urging member-states to take measures for the effective implementation of the 15-member body’s resolutions for peaceful settlement of disputes, such as Kashmir and Palestine. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the award of Nishan-e- Imtiaz (Military) upon Vice Admiral Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Ghoraibi, Chief of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, at a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday. ​ 

WASHINGTON/KARACHI – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday termed the ongoing trade talks and discussions with the United States as positive. ​