7 h. ago Ancient artefacts returned to Pakistan after years of diplomatic efforts

A collection of priceless ancient artefacts, which were recovered in Italy, has been returned to Pakistan following a lengthy effort to restore cultural items that were illegally removed from the country. The repatriation marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two nations, according to the Pakistani Embassy in Rome. The artefacts, which […]

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45 h. ago Iqbal Latif defends Pakistan, urges critics to end “defeatist narrative”

LAHORE — In a strongly worded open letter addressed to what he called “liberal cynics and armchair critics,” Iqbal Latif, a Pakistani expatriate who recently returned from abroad, has defended Pakistan’s progress and institutions, urging detractors to adopt “a fairer, fact-based view” of the country’s situation. Writing from a rooftop dhaba in Lahore’s Ichra neighborhood, […]

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4 d. ago ‘Pakistan isn’t letting me sing’,Fawad Khan responds to criticism over Pakistan Idol role

LAHORE: Fawad Khan has finally addressed the criticism surrounding his appointment as a judge on the revived season of Pakistan Idol. The singing competition has returned after nearly a decade, featuring a judging panel that includes Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Zeb Bangash, Bilal Maqsood, and Fawad Khan. However, the inclusion of Fawad and Bilal sparked […]

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4 d. ago PSX soars as Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to resume peace talks

KARACHI – Investor confidence returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday after news of renewed peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 4,898.86 points, or 3.13%, to close at 161,631.73. Market participants welcomed the news as a sign of easing regional tensions. Buying activity was strong across major sectors, […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume peace talks in Istanbul after Türkiye’s mediation

ISTANBUL: Pakistan has agreed to resume talks with the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul after Türkiye’s renewed mediation efforts, diplomatic sources told ARY News on Thursday. The move follows Islamabad’s earlier announcement that the previous round of talks had collapsed despite the involvement of mediators from Türkiye and Qatar. Sources said Pakistan’s delegation, which had been […]

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7 d. ago Dar talks Gaza with Turkish FM, Pakistan joins key peace meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday. They discussed the evolving situation in Gaza and possible steps toward lasting peace in Palestine. The leaders exchanged views on diplomatic efforts to end hostilities and address the humanitarian crisis. According to the Foreign Ministry, […]

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1 week ago Pakistan emerges as regional diplomatic leader, Foreign Media says

Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts have earned widespread praise for effectiveness and balance. Foreign Policy called Pakistan the “diplomatic victor of the region.” Islamabad reshaped its global image through strategic and careful foreign policy in recent months. Analysts say this shows Pakistan’s growing influence in world affairs. In the past six months, Pakistan reached new milestones with […]

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1 week ago Babar Azam returns to Pakistan T20I squad for South Africa, tri

LAHORE: Former captain Babar Azam has been recalled to Pakistan’s T20I squad as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. The National Selection Committee named a 15-member squad for the T20I series against South Africa, to be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from […]

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1 week ago Minister warns baby formula draining Pakistan’s economy, urges mothers to return to breastfeeding

Minister of State for National Health Services Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath has urged mothers across Pakistan to breastfeed their infants, warning that the growing dependence on formula milk is not only harming child health but also burdening the national economy. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, Dr Bharath emphasized that breast milk remains the most […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz Sharif, COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir lauded for diplomatic success on Gaza

Federal ministers on Saturday extended deep gratitude on behalf of the nation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir and lauded their effective diplomatic efforts, international engagement, and Pakistan’s rising global standing, particularly in advocating peace and justice for the people of Gaza. In an exclusive message […]

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2 w. ago World listened to Pakistan at Gaza peace deal, says PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan has gained international respect due to its active diplomatic efforts. Speaking at a private ceremony in Khanewal, he revealed that during the recent Gaza peace agreement in Egypt, it was Pakistan’s leader, not others, who was invited to speak on behalf of global leaders. He called this a proud […]

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3 w. ago Mushtaq Ahmad Khan Returns to Pakistan After Release from Israeli Detention

ISLAMABAD/AMMAN – The Pakistan embassy in Jordan said late on Wednesday that former Jamaat-i-Islami senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan has safely departed Amman and is on his way back to Pakistan after being detained by Israeli forces. Khan led the Pakistani delegation on the 45-vessel Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which sailed from Spain to try to […]

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3 w. ago Shaun Pollock Returns to Pakistan for Test Series Commentary

LAHORE – South Africa’s former Test captain Shaun Pollock is set to return to Pakistan as part of the commentary panel for the upcoming two-Test series between Pakistan and South Africa, beginning October 12. The first Test will start on October 12, followed by the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20 to […]

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