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Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Wednesday called for translating maritime policies, regulations and international commitments into practical action, stressing that Pakistan’s maritime potential could only be realised through a safe, secure and sustainable maritime environment. In a message issued on the occasion of World Maritime Day 2026, being observed on September 24, the naval chief extended his felicitations to Pakistan’s maritime community and the international maritime fraternity. CNS Ashraf acknowledged the contributions of seafarers, maritime professionals, fishermen and coastal communities, saying their efforts remained vital to maritime connectivity, economic prosperity and the country’s overall economy. He said Pakistan’s coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone offered significant opportunities for growth in shipping, shipbuilding, ship recycling, fisheries, offshore resources, energy, tourism and other activities linked ...

Pakistan and the United States have seized approximately 463 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, valued at $21 million, in a coordinated operation targeting an illicit narcotics network originating in Afghanistan, the US Embassy in Islamabad said on Tuesday. In a statement, the embassy said the seizure took place on August 30 after its Drug Enforcement Administration office in Islamabad (DEA Islamabad) coordinated with the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), in cooperation with Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau and the DEA’s New Delhi office. “Between August 14-29, ANF’s Karachi-based Port Control Unit identified containers scheduled for transport from Pakistan to Colombo, which ANF suspected to be carrying illicit narcotics that originated in Afghanistan,” the statement said. Read: ANF says Afghan drug network disrupted, 671kg of meth seized The identification of the containers prompted the ANF to alert DEA Islamabad, which worked with authorities a...

A University of Karachi professor and the man accused of assaulting him and his nephew have settled after the suspect apologised to the professor. Professor Dr Arif Khan Saqi, chairman of KU’s Islamic Learning Department, told The Express Tribune that Konain Ali Shah visited his residence on Sunday night along with his father-in-law, relatives and family elders and apologised for the incident. Prof Saqi said he accepted the apology and forgave Konain, adding that the two sides had reached an understanding. He said Konain’s father had also been visiting his residence from time to time to meet him. “They came to my home on Sunday night and I forgave Konain Ali Shah,” he said. Read More: Karachi court sends main suspect on three-day remand over alleged threats to KU professor The professor added that compensation had also been paid for damage caused to his nephew’s vehicle during the incident. On September 8, Prof Saqi and his nephew were subjected ...

Tehran on Monday praised Pakistan's peace efforts as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni on Monday and exchanged views on bilateral relations and the latest situation in the region. In a post on X, the interior ministry noted that progress was reviewed in the meeting on the ongoing cooperation between the interior ministries of both countries in various sectors. وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کی ایرانی وزات داخلہ آمد، ایرانی ہم منصب اسکندر مومنی سے ملاقات پاک ایران دوطرفہ تعلقات اور خطے کی تازہ ترین صورتحال پر تبادلہ خیال ملاقات میں دونوں ممالک کی وزارت داخلہ کے درمیان مختلف شعبوں میں جاری تعاون پر پیش رفت کا جائزہ لیا گیا pic.twitter.com/bEjeAaTKj5 — Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) September 21, 2026 According to the ministry, Momeni stated that Naqvi's recent visit was "very beneficial" and thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Fiel...

Israeli forces on Sunday blew up military sites formerly used by the former regime of Bashar al-Assad near Jandal Castle on Mount Hermon (Jabal al-Sheikh) in southwestern Syria, Syrian state television reported. Alikhbariah TV said Israeli forces also shelled an area southeast of the town of Al-Rafid in the southern Quneitra countryside in southwestern Syria. In a separate attack, Israeli forces fired several artillery shells at the Bir Ajam woodland west of the village of Zubaida in the central Quneitra countryside, the broadcaster added. No information was immediately available on casualties or damage from the attacks. Read More: Israeli fire kills three Palestinians in Gaza Southwestern Syria has seen repeated Israeli incursions involving raids, arrests, land clearing and shelling, which Damascus denounces as violations of its sovereignty and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. Syria has repeatedly demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from its territory and called on t...

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that the Makkah defence alliance involving Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia is at an advanced stage, with the establishment of its headquarters and deployment of personnel as the remaining steps towards its institutionalisation, describing it as a potentially “game-changing platform”. Signed by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on August 7, the pact is based on the principles of shared responsibility and regional ownership amid growing regional and global instability. The agreement aims to promote security, peace, stability and prosperity while strengthening collective deterrence. Under the agreement, an attack against any one of the signatory states will be considered an attack against all parties. Speaking in a live interview on Turkish broadcaster NTV, Fidan said there was “very strong will” behind the alliance and expressed confidence that further discussions would take place on expand...