International
PIA to Resume Flights to United Kingdom This Month
LONDON – The Pakistan High Commission in London has confirmed that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume its flights to the United Kingdom this month. High Commissioner Dr. Mohammad Faisal thanked the UK Civil Aviation Authority for issuing the Foreign Aircraft Operating Permit (FOP), the final step for commercial flight operations. PIA had already obtained the Third Country Operator (TCO) approval, paving the way for its re-entry into the UK market. Initial flights will begin with services to Manchester, followed by Birmingham and London. The move restores a key travel option for over 1.7 million Pakistanis living in the UK.
Erdogan Marks 838th Anniversary of Salahuddin Ayyubi’s Recapture of Jerusalem
ANKARA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan commemorated the 838th anniversary of the recapture of Jerusalem by Salahuddin al-Ayyubi in 1187. In a message shared on Turkish platform NSosyal, Erdogan paid tribute to Salahuddin and his soldiers, calling Jerusalem a sacred trust. He vowed to continue defending the city’s legacy, recalling its liberation after the Battle of Hattin, which ended nearly nine decades of Crusader rule.
Pakistan, Indonesia Universities Sign MoU to Boost Agricultural Cooperation
JAKARTA/FAISALABAD – Ambassador of Pakistan to Indonesia, H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Indonesia’s Institute Pertanian Bogor (IPB) University, aimed at strengthening academic collaboration, joint research, and faculty-student exchanges. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ambassador Chaudhri underscored the longstanding friendship […]
Pakistan Demands Urgent Action as Violence Escalates in Eastern Congo
Pakistan has demanded urgent international action as violence intensifies in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Ambassador Iqbal Jadoon condemned the mass killings of civilians by M23 rebels, urged accountability, and called for strengthening MONUSCO’s mandate to protect civilians, ensure humanitarian access, and restore peace.
Pakistan Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Political Solution in Palestine at UNGA Veto Debate
Pakistan has urged the UN Security Council to strengthen, not weaken, MONUSCO’s mandate amid escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Addressing the Council, Ambassador Iqbal Jadoon condemned mass civilian killings by M23 rebels, called for accountability, humanitarian access, and a complete ceasefire, warning that shrinking UN capacity risks undermining peace efforts.
Pakistan Envoy Attends Thai Armed Forces Change of Command Ceremony
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Thailand, Rukhsana Afzaal, attended the Change of Command Ceremony of the Chief of Defence of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. She was accompanied by Defence Attaché Col Shahadat Hussain. The participation underscored Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening defence and diplomatic relations with Thailand.
Trump Unveils 20-Point Gaza Plan: Immediate Ceasefire, Transitional Governance, and U.S.-Led Oversight
U.S. President Donald Trump, together with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, launched a sweeping 20-point proposal aimed at ending hostilities in Gaza. The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, staged withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the release of all hostages within 72 hours of acceptance. It envisions Gaza under a temporary technocratic governing body supervised by an international “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump. The proposal also outlines steps for demilitarization, reconstruction, humanitarian aid, and reintegration all under U.S. and international oversight.