Army chief asks investors to ‘trust Pakistan’
Army Chief General Asim Munir made an appeal to foreign investors at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 to trust the country as a reliable partner. Addressing the forum, General Munir expressed unwavering confidence in the nation’s potential to become a leader in the global minerals economy. He extended a warm welcome to international organizations, […]
Will the minerals bill surrender KP’s wealth?
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government introduced the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines and Minerals Bill 2025 in the KP Provincial Assembly on April 4, 2025. This bill aims to assert the province’s authority over its natural resources. However, the bill has sparked considerable debate on social media. Some claim the bill will lead to the exploitation of […]
Shehbaz says mineral wealth can free Pakistan from IMF
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared Tuesday that Pakistan’s untapped mineral reserves, valued in the trillions of dollars, hold the key to the nation’s economic independence. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), PM Shehbaz asserted that successful exploitation of these resources could free Pakistan from its dependence on international […]
JIT formed after ASWJ affiliate shot dead in Peshawar
A local affiliate of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat was shot dead and another injured in firing by unknown men in Peshawar on Monday. Maulana Ijaz Abid was shot dead in Peshawar’s Pishtakhara area, while Qari Shahid was injured. Abid was also the provincial head of the Aalmi Majlis Tahaffuz-e-Khatme Nabuwat. The attackers came and […]
Dar, Rubio discuss weapons left behind in Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on the phone to discuss ‘bilateral relations, regional security and economic cooperation’ on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dar ‘reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its partnership’ with the US. MoFA added that Rubio also expressed […]