Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have jointly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, describing the move as a dangerous provocation that threatens regional peace and stability. In a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Monday for a one-day visit to offer Pakistan’s condolences following the death of Qatar’s former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The visit underscores the longstanding diplomatic and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Qatar. The prime minister was accompanied by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, Deputy...
The debate over the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has intensified during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with social media users alleging that defending champions Argentina have received favorable decisions. However, newly released VAR statistics present a more balanced picture while confirming that Argentina has indeed benefited from the technology more than most...
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have strongly condemned repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire by Israel, warning that such actions risk undermining efforts to restore stability and advance peace in the Palestinian territory, officials said Sunday. In a joint statement, foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the United...
Islamabad: The talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have reportedly reached a deadlock, despite mediation efforts by Turkey and Qatar. Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar said in a statement on social media that Pakistan stands firm on its principled stance that the responsibility for curbing terrorism originating from Afghan soil lies squarely with...
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to continue the ceasefire, following high-level talks in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar. According to a joint statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, the discussions took place from October 25 to 30 in Istanbul and aimed to strengthen the ceasefire agreement earlier reached in Doha on October 18...
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani blamed a “Palestinian party” for a ceasefire violation, referring to the reported killing of an Israeli soldier in southern Gaza’s Rafah on Tuesday. The PM told interviewer Ayman Mohyeldin yesterday at the Council of Foreign Relations in New York that the attack on the Israeli soldiers...
The Israeli parliament has taken a controversial first step toward annexing the occupied West Bank — a move that has sparked outrage across the Arab world. According to Arab media reports, the 120-member Knesset narrowly passed the annexation bill with 25 votes in favor and 24 against. The legislation has now been sent to the...
DOHA: The first round of talks between delegations from Pakistan and Afghanistan concluded in Doha, Qatar, with Pakistan strongly objecting to the presence of banned terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil. According to diplomatic sources, the talks are being hosted by Qatari Intelligence Chief Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khalifa. The discussions are focused on a...