Stories by Sanaullah Khan

Pakistan forms 18-member committee for economic engagements, negotiations with Saudi Arabia

Committee to be co-chaired by Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik, SIFC coordinator Lt Gen Sarfraz; sources say Saudi delegation due in Pakistan next week.

Updated 06 Oct, 2025 08:11pm

US metals company signs $500m MoU with Pakistan on critical minerals

Firm specialises in "extracting critical metals from old lithium-ion batteries and mining cobalt, nickel and copper"; 2nd MoU signed between National Logistics Corporation and Mota-Engil Group.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 09:08pm

PM Shehbaz orders comprehensive flood relief operations in KP, AJK

PM directs NDMA chairman to further coordinate with KP provincial govt for rescue and relief activities, talks to CM and governor.

Updated 15 Aug, 2025 10:31pm

Govt acting on comprehensive and effective strategy to completely eliminate terrorist outfits: PM Shehbaz

Says state determined to eradicate, uproot scourge of terrorism, adds that even the world has recognised Pakistan’s successful operations against terrorists.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 09:08pm

National Security Committee reaffirms Iran’s right to self-defence after US attacks on nuclear sites

Expresses grave concern over potential for further escalation after the attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 06:00pm

PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction on ‘cordial and productive’ COAS-Trump meeting in call with Rubio

US secretary of state praises Pakistan's adherence to ceasefire with India, reaffirms commitment to strengthening cooperation.

Updated 20 Jun, 2025 11:43pm

NA, Senate panels reject 18pc tax on imported solar panels

Proposed tax comes under criticism by lawmakers in both standing committees on finance and revenue.

Published 17 Jun, 2025 08:37pm

PM Shehbaz vows to expedite institutional reforms as IMF lauds economic progress

Pakistan is now moving from economic stability toward sustainable growth, PM says.

Published 22 May, 2025 06:06pm

Security forces to ‘relentlessly pursue’ culprits of Khuzdar attack on school van

Govt says three children and two soldiers martyred, 39 children among 53 injured with 8 in critical condition; officials blame "state sponsored proxies of India".

Updated 21 May, 2025 11:32pm

Cabinet approves COAS Gen Asim Munir’s promotion to field marshal

Approval to promote rank "in recognition of his outstanding military leadership" during recent tensions with India; govt also decides to continue services of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu after term end.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:56pm

Pakistan downs 5 Indian jets as retaliation for late-night strikes at 6 sites: officials

DG ISPR says 31 people slain, 57 injured; political leadership condemn cowardly act; Trump calls India's actions a "shame"; PM summons NSC meeting.

Updated 08 May, 2025 07:38am

Pakistan expands India trade ban to include transit, export from third countries

Federal govt takes step "in the interest of national security and in public interest".

Published 04 May, 2025 11:08pm

PM urges US top diplomat to make India ‘dial down rhetoric, act responsibly’ amid high tension

Indian Rafales patrolling above held Kashmir retreat after PAF scrambles jets; Tarar says Pakistan anticipates military action from New Delhi; PIA flights from Gilgit, Skardu cancelled.

Updated 01 May, 2025 01:14am

CCI endorses govt move to halt contentious canals project until ‘mutual understanding’ among provinces

Sindh minister says forum's huddle scheduled for May 2 moved earlier on provincial govt's request due to ongoing protests on highways.

Updated 28 Apr, 2025 10:49pm

Trade, ties and flights off-limits as Pakistan retaliates to India’s moves

NSC warns any Indian attempt to stop or divert flow of water under Indus Waters Treaty would be "act of war".

Updated 25 Apr, 2025 12:48am

PM Shehbaz takes notice of gas suspension during Sehri, Iftar in Karachi

To address the issue, SSGC increases pressure by 10 per cent through sales meter stations.

Updated 03 Mar, 2025 05:33pm

PM Shehbaz forms committee to negotiate with PTI

Dar, Sanaullah among members named in committee; Barrister Gohar welcomes development; PTI information secretary confirms meeting scheduled for tomorrow.

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 07:03pm

President Zardari highlights int’l repercussions for not signing off madressah bill

Says establishing madressahs per the act will make societies vulnerable to "further sectarianism and other divisive tendencies".

Updated 13 Dec, 2024 11:15pm

341 terrorists killed in 2,801 intelligence operations over 10 months, interior ministry tells NA

Says 1,566 attacks occurred from January to October with 924 martyred, 2,121 injured; army says 43 terrorists killed since Dec 9 in KP, Balochistan.

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 11:24pm

20 Chinese citizens killed, 34 injured in 14 terrorist attacks since 2021: Nacta

Interior ministry officials say high-level core group has been formed at the ministry for security measures regarding Chinese citizens.

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:13pm