3 h. ago Buckingham Palace Confirms King Charles’ Painful Decision to Go Against Royal Tradition

Charles III, like his mother Queen Elizabeth II, faces difficult decisions as he navigates the modernization of the British monarchy while maintaining its legacy. With Camilla by his side, the King has been making strategic moves to ensure the royal institution’s continued relevance and stability in an ever-changing world. Amid growing public expectations and economic […]

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11 h. ago Israel pounds Damascus, vows to shield Druze amid Syrian turmoil

In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched intense airstrikes on Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Syrian defence ministry and an area near the presidential palace. The strikes were aimed at halting attacks against the Druze community in southern Syria, as Israel accused Syrian government forces of failing to protect the minority group. Military officials confirmed that […]

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16 h. ago Minister vows to transform Gwadar into maritime, logistics hub

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has reiterated his dedication for developing Gwadar into a modern, integrated maritime and logistics center that supports national priorities and promotes the socio-economic development of the region. The minister shared his vision during a meeting with Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Noor ul Haque, who briefed him […]

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25 h. ago PM lauds best possible arrangements during Muharram, ongoing rains

Premier Shehbaz expresses sorrow over loss of lives due to heavy rainfall in various parts of the country, specifically the tragic Swat Expresses satisfaction over the recent positive trends in macroeconomic indicators ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday commended the efforts of all provincial governments, the federal administration, as well as authorities in Azad […]

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25 h. ago July 2025 Update: Legal & Illegal Housing Schemes in Karachi

KARACHI – Amid rapid growth of Pakistan’s real estate market, particularly in the country’s largest city Karachi, as number of

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26 h. ago Rubio warns Israeli strikes could derail Syria peace efforts

The United States has expressed serious concern over recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s military headquarters. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the violence is damaging efforts to bring peace and stability to Syria. The strikes come after clashes in Sweida, a southern city with a large Druze population, which Israel cited […]

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26 h. ago President, PM condemn Kalat terror attack, vow justice for victims

ISLAMABAD, July 16 — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kalat, Balochistan, that claimed the lives of innocent passengers traveling from Karachi to Quetta. The attack was carried out by Indian-backed group “Fitna-ul-Hindustan”, according to official sources. In their statements, both leaders expressed deep grief and […]

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32 h. ago Aleema Khan says Imran Khan’s life in danger, vows to approach SC

RAWALPINDI – Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Wednesday alleged that her brother’s life is

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35 h. ago Pakistan committed to ceasefire, warns India against use of force

Dar says all disputes must be resolved via dialogue; SCO should remain a platform for regional stability   Pakistan has

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35 h. ago Aurangzeb briefs Moody’s on Pakistan’s stabilizing economy, reform drive

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has briefed Moody’s on Pakistan’s Stabilizing economy, reform drive and re-engagement

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38 h. ago Dar, Wang Yi vow to enhance strategic cooperation for regional prosperity

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met on Wednesday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

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39 h. ago Roof collapse kills five of a family in Lahore as heavy rain lashes Punjab

LAHORE – Five member of family were killed and two others sustained injuries after a roof of a house collapsed

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48 h. ago Field Marshal, Indonesian delegation discuss defence collaboration, security dynamics

Indonesian Defense Minister lauds role of Pakistan Army in fight against terrorism, reaffirms commitment to enhancing defense relations Gen Sahir Shamshad attends commemoration ceremony of 98th founding day of PLA of China CJCSC highlights China as a stabilizing factor in the regional security dynamics   RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General (retired) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Defence of […]

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49 h. ago Five, including four of same family, killed in Karachi road crashes

KARACHI: Five people, including four of the same family, were killed in two separate road crashes in the port on Tuesday, police and rescue officials said. According to rescue officials, four members of the same family lost their lives while six others sustained injuries after their speeding car rammed into a wall. Deputy Inspector General […]

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49 h. ago Aurangzeb to Moody’s: Reforms are working, investment doors are open

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday briefed Moody’s Investors Service on Pakistan’s economic reforms and efforts to re-enter global financial markets. He said Pakistan is moving forward with a reform-driven strategy and aims to launch its first Panda bond — a renminbi-denominated bond to be floated in China. The finance minister was joined by State […]

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50 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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52 h. ago Govt offers talks to address concerns over Finance Act and avoid strike

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has initiated talks with trade bodies following the announcement of a countrywide wheel-jam strike by the Karachi business community and transporters on July 19. The strike protests against certain measures introduced in the Finance Act 2025. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reached out to representatives from various chambers of commerce and trade […]

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56 h. ago ADB report highlights weak digital growth, calls for urgent reforms

ISLAMABAD – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a report on Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, stressing the urgent need for investment and reforms to improve connectivity and boost economic output. According to the report, Pakistan’s digital sector contributes only 1.5% to the country’s GDP, highlighting the sector’s underdevelopment. Fixed broadband access remains low at just […]

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56 h. ago Pakistan’s exports to North America jump 10%, led by US market

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s exports to North America increased by 10.19% during the first 11 months of FY2025, reaching $5.91 billion, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan. The United States remained the leading destination, driving most of the growth in textile and clothing shipments. Nearly 94% of exports to North America went to […]

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58 h. ago Pakistan, Indonesia vow to boost trade and defense collaboration

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Indonesia, especially in trade, defense, investment, and strategic sectors. He made the remarks during a meeting with Indonesian Defense Minister Lieutenant General (R) Syafrie Samsudin, who called on him in Islamabad to discuss ways to enhance mutual cooperation. During the […]

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