2 h. ago Pakistan achieves over 99% drop in polio cases, says health minister

ISLAMABAD – Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal announced that Pakistan has achieved a remarkable 99% reduction in polio cases, highlighting the government’s firm commitment to eradicating the disease entirely. Speaking at a joint session of Gavi and the Polio Oversight Board (POB) via video link, the minister represented Pakistan and shared key updates on the […]

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6 h. ago Aseefa Zardari praises Bilawal for representing Pakistan during difficult times

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan People’s Party leader and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari praised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for representing Pakistan positively on the global stage during challenging times. She spoke during a National Assembly session, highlighting his efforts in showcasing the country’s image internationally. Aseefa began her speech by paying tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces for […]

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19 h. ago National Tariff Policy aims to eliminate RDs, ACDs in 5 years, draft shows

The federal government has unveiled the draft for the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30 at the Regulatory Reforms Conference on Wednesday. The conference, organised by the Board of Investment (BoI), aimed at advancing regulatory simplification and industrial competitiveness, bringing together federal ministers, diplomats, and private sector representatives for a strategic dialogue on Pakistan’s economic direction. […]

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26 h. ago Govt vows to keep sugar prices stable, meets dealers for market transparency

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a high-level meeting today with representatives of the Pakistan Sugar Dealers Association to address the current situation of sugar supply and pricing across the country. During the meeting, the minister emphasized the government’s firm commitment to ensuring that sugar remains affordable and available […]

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44 h. ago Rising Pakistani baseball star Lance Khan, 21, dies in car crash

Lance Khan, a rising star in Pakistani baseball, tragically passed away at 21 following a car accident in Houston. Khan, who made his mark representing Pakistan in the 2023 Lincoln Cup, was seen as one of the most exciting prospects in the country’s baseball scene. A product of Lamar Little League, he later played collegiate […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan urges UNSC to stop Israeli aggression, supports Iran’s right to self

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to immediately halt Israel’s “unjustified and illegitimate aggression” against Iran. The appeal was made during an emergency session convened after Israel’s deadly air strikes against Iranian targets, with Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, condemning Israel’s actions and urging accountability. Addressing […]

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4 d. ago PM voices Pakistan’s solidarity with Iran over Israeli attacks

Pezeshkian thanks Shehbaz for support at this difficult time Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan stood resolutely

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8 d. ago Aseefa condemns murder of teenage social media influencer Sana Yousaf

First Lady and MNA Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has condemned the murder of teenage social media influencer Sana Yousaf in Islamabad, who was gunned down on the eve of her 17th birthday last week, saying that the incident should not silence girls and discourage from trying to achieve their dreams. Sana Yousaf was shot dead at […]

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9 d. ago “Don’t let them silence you,” Aseefa urges after Sana Yousaf’s murder

First Lady and MNA Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari strongly condemned the murder of teenage influencer Sana Yousaf, calling it a tragic reminder of violence against women in Pakistan. Sana, who was shot dead at her Islamabad home just before her 17th birthday, had rejected repeated advances from the alleged killer, Omar Hayat. The suspect was arrested from […]

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1 week ago Ayaz Sadiq thanks Saudi crown prince for standing by Pakistan in tough times

MAKKAH – National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday and expressed deep gratitude for the kingdom’s unwavering support to Pakistan during difficult times. The meeting took place during a royal luncheon hosted for Muslim leaders visiting Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage. According to a statement from the […]

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2 w. ago Trump says Pakistani officials coming to US this week for trade talks

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that representatives from Pakistan are coming to the United States next week as Islamabad seeks to make a deal on tariffs. Pakistan faces a potential 29 per cent tariff on its exports to the US due to a $3 billion trade surplus with the world’s biggest economy, under […]

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2 w. ago Afghanistan to raise diplomatic representation in Pakistan to ambassador level

Afghanistan has warmly welcomed Pakistan’s decision to upgrade diplomatic ties by raising its envoy in Kabul from chargé d’affaires to ambassador. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), the Taliban-led interim government, has announced it will respond in kind by upgrading its diplomatic mission in Islamabad to ambassador level. This mutual move aims to deepen cooperation […]

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2 w. ago Trump says Pakistani officials visiting US next week for trade talks

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that representatives from Pakistan are coming to the United States next week as the South Asian country seeks to make a deal on tariffs. Pakistan faces a potential 29% tariff on its exports to the United States due to a $3 billion trade surplus with the world’s biggest economy, under […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s Trade Talks kick off in Washington next week to resolve Tariff Dispute

WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump confirmed that representatives from Pakistan will visit United States next week to negotiate

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2 w. ago Tobacco costs Pakistan 164 000 lives and PKR 700B yearly; taxation can save lives

Dr.Luo Dapeng WHO Representative in Pakistan Every year, close to 164 000 people die due to tobacco use in Pakistan.

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2 w. ago Pakistani top diplomat granted rank of ambassador in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday announced its elevation of diplomatic representation in Afghanistan from Charge d’Affaires to Ambassador level as bilateral ties “move on a positive trajectory.” Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to upgrade their diplomatic relations by exchanging envoys — a key step towards normalising ties after years of strained relations between Islamabad and the Taliban administration in Kabul. Ties […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan signs convention to establish global arbitration body in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Pakistan has officially signed the convention to establish a new international arbitration organization headquartered in Hong Kong, aligning itself with global efforts to promote peaceful dispute resolution. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan during the signing ceremony. According to the Foreign Office, Dar lauded China’s vision behind the initiative, […]

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2 w. ago India a serious threat to global peace, says Ishaq Dar at mediation summit

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly criticized India on Friday, calling it a “serious threat to regional and global peace and security” during an international mediation conference in Hong Kong. Speaking at the signing ceremony for the newly established International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), Dar expressed pride in representing Pakistan at […]

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3 w. ago Dar to represent Pakistan at International Organization for Mediation signing in Hong Kong

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will embark on a two-day visit to Hong Kong, the Special Administrative Region of China, starting Wednesday to participate in the signing ceremony for the Convention establishing the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed). During the visit, Ishaq Dar will sign the IOMed Convention and […]

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3 w. ago SECP’s Mujtaba Ahmad represents Pakistan at global life insurance seminar in Tokyo

TOKYO – SECP Commissioner Insurance, Mujtaba Ahmad Lodhi, proudly represented Pakistan’s insurance sector at the prestigious Oriental Life Insurance Seminar held in Tokyo, Japan. The international gathering focused on the future of life insurance amid rapid digital transformation and global risk challenges. The seminar, organised by the Oriental Life Insurance Cultural Development Center (OLICD), brought […]

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