General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), during his visit to Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi. The high-level meeting underscored the growing strategic alignment between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia at a time of evolving regional […]
Pakistan and Indonesia Hold Joint Military Exercise Shaheen Strike-II
Pakistan and Indonesia have successfully completed their joint military exercise, Shaheen Strike-II, held from 8 to 19 November 2025. The training was conducted with a strong focus on counterterrorism operations, according to a statement released by the Inter Services Public Relations on Wednesday. Combat teams from both the Pakistan Army and the Indonesian Army took […]
Blue Economy to Prove Game-Changer for Pakistan: Aurangzeb
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday expressed optimism that the blue economy will emerge as a game-changer for Pakistan’s long-term economic growth and sustainability. Addressing the Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC) virtually at the Expo Centre Karachi, the finance minister said that the blue economy — encompassing fisheries, […]
Mohsin Naqvi Briefs Ch Shujaat on Steps for Internal Security
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League–Quaid (PML-Q) President and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Monday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. During the meeting, the interior minister expressed deep grief and condolences over the passing of Chaudhry Shujaat’s brother-in-law, Javed Chattha, and offered heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Mohsin […]
Kuwait Signs $25 Million Loan Deal for Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project
Second tranche under $100 million commitment to support Pakistan’s key water and energy initiative Pakistan has signed a $25 million concessional loan agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) to finance the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project, giving another major boost to the country’s strategic water and energy infrastructure. The agreement, valued at […]
Internet Services Suspended Across Quetta Over Security Concerns
Balochistan government recommends temporary shutdown; grenade attack reported in Dera Murad Jamali Internet services were suspended across Quetta on Friday due to security concerns, following a recommendation by the Balochistan government, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported. According to official sources, the provincial Home Department requested the federal government to temporarily shut down mobile and broadband internet […]
AQI in Lahore Shoots to 603, Making It the Most Polluted City in the World
Doctors urge citizens to stay indoors as air quality plunges to hazardous levels Lahore once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) skyrocketed to 603, marking an alarming rise in smog and toxic particulate matter. According to data reported by 24NewsHD TV, the air […]
Saudi Arabia Welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire Pact, Backs Regional Peace Efforts
Saudi Arabia has welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, expressing strong support for all diplomatic initiatives aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the region. The ceasefire announcement follows a week of intense border clashes—the most severe between the two countries since the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021. The conflict, marked […]
CM Maryam Nawaz Approves Establishment of Punjab Heritage Tourism Authority
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given formal approval for the establishment of the Punjab Heritage Tourism Authority, a major step toward promoting cultural preservation and tourism development across the province. According to reports from 24NewsHD, following the Chief Minister’s approval, the summary will now be forwarded to the provincial cabinet for final endorsement. […]
Saudi Arabia in Talks with US for Defence Pact: Report
Saudi Arabia is reportedly engaged in high-level discussions with the United States to finalise a defence pact that could be signed during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming visit to the White House next month, according to a report by the Financial Times. Citing individuals familiar with the matter, the report states that both sides […]