ISLAMABAD – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has emerged as a key diplomatic player seeking to de-escalate the situation amid threats of a destructive Pakistan-India war. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan yesterday said that ‘reckless’ India brought the two nuclear-armed states closer to major conflict by carrying unprovoked strikes inside the Pakistani territory. ​ 

WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in constant contact with the leaders of both India and Pakistan, the White House said on Friday as tensions continue to escalate between the two neighbouring countries. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved two packages worth $2. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that providing relief to the common man in the upcoming budget was the government’s priority, and all-out resources will be utilized to reduce the financial difficulties of the poor and middle class. ​ 

US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the United States will not interfere in the conflict between India and Pakistan. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and discussed prevailing situation in the region. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday said Pakistan has so far not targeted any location in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, or across international border, refuting Indian reports of shooting down its fighter jets. ​ 

RAWALPINDI: People gather in front of the wreckage of a restaurant’s shade outside the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium after an alleged drone was shot down on Thursday. ​