5 h. ago PM directs for preparing plan to provide easy loans to farmers

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the relevant authorities to present a policy framework for the provision of easy loans to the farmers for medium and small scale agriculture activities. Priority should be given to providing modern agricultural facilities to farmers owning less than 12 acres of land, the prime […]

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21 h. ago Food or housing? Ahsan Iqbal sounds alarm on land conversion

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal has raised a red flag over Pakistan’s growing housing sprawl. He warned that the rapid conversion of fertile farmland into housing societies is a major threat to national food security. Chairing a high-level committee in Islamabad on Wednesday, he called for urgent legislation and long-term planning to protect agricultural land. Iqbal […]

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23 h. ago Arshad Nadeem exposes unfulfilled promises of land prizes after Olympic victory

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, Arshad Nadeem, has revealed that while he was awarded several cash prizes following his record-breaking victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the promised land plots have yet to materialize. Nadeem, who captured the nation’s heart with his Olympic record throw of 92.97 meters, making history as Pakistan’s […]

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23 h. ago Pakistan Software Export Board audit uncovers illegal transfers, hiring, and more

ISLAMABAD – A recent audit exposed financial mismanagement and illegal practices inside Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), the department responsible

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24 h. ago Girls dominate top positions in federal board matric results 2025

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced the results of the 2025 matric annual exams for 9th and 10th grades. This year, female students once again claimed top positions in both Science and Humanities groups. In the Science Group, Maryam Nadeem from Army Public School, Masroor Road, Rawalpindi topped […]

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27 h. ago Every two months: PM Shehbaz demands ministry accountability

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has introduced a new accountability measure, stating that every two months, the performance of all government ministries will be thoroughly reviewed. He promised that ministries showing strong results will receive praise, while those with weaknesses will be urged to improve, and if necessary, face disciplinary actions. He made it clear that […]

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29 h. ago Arshad Nadeem exposes fake plot promises after olympic gold triumph

LAHORE – Pakistan’s Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem has revealed that the much-celebrated promises of land plots made to him after

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45 h. ago Strike suspended: Govt, traders reach agreement on section 37A

Traders across Pakistan have agreed to defer their planned nationwide strike for 30 days following successful talks with the federal government. The breakthrough came after the government promised to form a high-level committee to address concerns regarding Section 37A of the Finance Act 2025. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting in Islamabad, which […]

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47 h. ago Rs750 Prize Bond Draw#103, 15 July 2025 Full Winners List PDF Download

National Savings Division announced the results of the 750 prize bond draw number 103, and first prize goes to bond

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47 h. ago Pakistan’s Farhan storms into Specter Center Satellite Series semis in US

PHILADELPHIA, USA: Pakistan’s rising squash star Muhammad Farhan, representing Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), continued his impressive international journey by advancing to the semi-finals of the Specter Center Satellite Series 1 in Philadelphia, USA. Farhan delivered a commanding performance against American opponent Benjamin Gemma, securing a straight-sets victory with scores of 11-6, 11-3, 11-9, […]

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48 h. ago Punjab retrieves state land worth millions on Ombudsman orders

LAHORE – The Punjab government has retrieved 300 kanals of state land worth Rs499.3 million from land grabbers/encroachers. The operation

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49 h. ago Reham Khan launches Pakistan republic party to shake up politics

Reham Khan has officially launched a new political party, the Pakistan Republic Party, promising to bring fresh leadership and challenge Pakistan’s long-standing political dynasties. The announcement was made at the Karachi Press Club, marking what she described as the beginning of a people-centric movement aimed at breaking elite control over Parliament. While addressing the media, […]

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49 h. ago Rs750 Prize Bond Latest Result for July 2025 Announced – Check Winning Numbers Here

The much-anticipated results for the Rs750 prize bond draw held in July 2025 have been announced by the National Savings Centre in Rawalpindi. The draw took place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:00am, with prize bond number 953346 winning the coveted first prize of Rs1.5 million. Three additional winners claimed the second prize of […]

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55 h. ago Cricket to return after 128 years at Los Angeles Olympics 2028

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Olympics 2028 will officially begin on July 14 but cricket will make an early

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56 h. ago Pakistan’s interior minister congratulates Iran over great victory against Israel in recent war

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday extended congratulations to President Pezeshkian on Iran’s “great victory” in

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57 h. ago First, second winners of 750 prize bond July 2025 draw revealed

RAWALPINDI – The National Savings Centre, Rawalpindi, on Tuesday revealed the top winners of the Rs750 prize bond draw July

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58 h. ago CM Punjab launches new force to tackle hoarding, price hikes

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that she along with the people will monitor the performance of PERA and PERA will will eliminate inflation, hoarding and encroachments across Punjab.PERA now has to win the trust of the people through its commendable performance.People buy a piece of land with their lifetime earnings, they need to […]

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69 h. ago The crushing cost of compassion: How Pakistan’s private medical colleges are betraying a generation

By: Areeba Fahad The flickering fluorescent lights of the private medical college admissions office illuminated not just brochures promising “world-class doctors,” but the deep lines of despair etched onto Muhammad Riaz’s face. His daughter, Ayesha, held an acceptance letter, her dream of becoming a physician realized. Yet, the paper felt like lead. The tuition: Rs. […]

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2 d. ago England clinch Lord’s test in final session, beat India by 22 runs

England secured a thrilling 22-run victory over India in the third Test at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The game went down to the final session of Day 5, keeping fans on the edge of their seats till the very end. The tense finish came when England’s […]

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2 d. ago Bahria Town Illegal Land Case: Malik Riaz, others ordered to appear by July 15

KARACHI – The high-profile land corruption case continues to remain in headlines as as the Accountability Court in Karachi escalated legal

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