Islamabad's local government elections face yet another setback after the ordinance governing the capital's local government system expired on Sept 6. Meanwhile, a high-level committee has submitted a separate proposal to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the creation of an ICT Assembly with its ow»»»

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26: At least 14 newborn babies were killed in a fire that broke out early Wednesday in the maternity ward of a major government hospital in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, hospital officials and the government said. The fire erupted at around 6:45 am local time on the third floor of th»»»

Poor enforcement of building safety regulations in Pakistan has been blamed for the high death toll in fires. A fire at a hospital's maternity ward in a major government hospital in Pakistan’s capital killed at least 14 newborn babies early on Wednesday, according to hospital officials and the gove»»»

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday warned that the adverse impact of fresh tensions in the Middle East, triggered by the recent US-Iran attacks, could hit the country’s economy again. The prime minister made these remarks while presiding over a meeting to review the impact of regi»»»

Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has declared a national day of mourning on Monday following the passing of the late HH the Father Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. In an official statement, the government said that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif declared th»»»

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that a final, agreed text of a peace deal between the United States and Iran had been reached. Islamabad is working with both sides to finalize next steps, Sharif added in an X post. "We can confirm that a final, agreed upon text of the peace »»»

Islamabad [Pakistan] May 5 (ANI): Concerns over shrinking press freedom and escalating threats to journalists dominated observances of World Press Freedom Day in Pakistan, as media bodies and civil society groups warned of systemic curbs on independent reporting. A coalition of leading media organi»»»

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): According to Al Jazeera, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry announced that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will begin his regional visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey today. According to this report, the focus of Shahbaz Sharif's consultations during these regional visits i»»»

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US Vice President JD Vance met in Islamabad on Saturday as peace talks to end the broadening war in the Middle East got under way. The US delegation is set to meet Iranian officials later in the day. The latest updates with our France 24 correspondent Sha»»»

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Saturday that the government established the facility at the Jinnah Convention Centre to accommodate both local and foreign journalists. The center features high-speed internet and a range of free services aimed at making coverage faster and more efficient.»»»

Pakistan has positioned itself at the centre of high-stakes diplomacy as US Vice President JD Vance met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. The meeting coincides with the start of US-Iran peace talks, and Pakistan has offered to facilitate dialogue amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. »»»

US and Iranian officials have started talks in Islamabad through Pakistani mediators, BBC reports. Officials from both countries met earlier with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. ... »»»

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on Saturday, the former's office said, adding that peace talks to end the Middle East war had "commenced." "As the Islamabad Talks commenced today, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a mee»»»

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, April 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on Saturday, the former's office said, adding that peace talks to end the Middle East war had "commenced". "As the Islamabad Talks commenced today, the Prime Minister o»»»

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the upcoming US-Iran talks in Islamabad as “make or break,” warning the next phase will determine whether a lasting ceasefire can be secured. ... »»»

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed support for the State of Qatar, praising its leadership's "wisdom and restraint" in responding to recent regional developments. In a statement on X platform on Thursday, Sharif said that he had sp»»»

Pakistan's prime minister and army chief said Thursday they "appreciated the restraint demonstrated by all sides", before Islamabad is expected to host talks between Iran and the United States, AFP reported. "The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the de-escalation achieved so far and stressed»»»

ISLAMABAD: Iran's ambassador to Pakistan deleted a social media post saying an Iranian delegation would arrive in Islamabad on Thursday night (Apr 9), a move an embassy official later told AFP had been sent prematurely. Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam said in a post on X on Thursday morning that an »»»

ISLAMABAD – Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan deleted a social media post saying an Iranian delegation would arrive in Islamabad on the night of April 9, a move an embassy official later told AFP had been sent prematurely. Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam said in a post on X on the morning of April 9 tha»»»

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan deleted a social media post saying an Iranian delegation would arrive in Islamabad on Thursday night, a move an embassy official later told AFP had been sent prematurely. Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam said in a post on X on Thursday morning that an Iranian delegation »»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad late Thursday ahead of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, Iran's envoy said. Pakistan has been preparing for talks involving representatives from the US and Iran over the Mideast war, with the White House say»»»

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, saying it is effective immediately” and covers everywhere including Lebanon. In a post on X, the Pakistani PM, whose country has been serving as the key mediator between the US and »»»

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Iran and the United States to Islamabad on April 10 for negotiations aimed at reaching a “conclusive agreement.” The invitation follows his announcement of an immediate ceasefire, with talks expected to focus on settling outstanding issues.US-Isr»»»