3 h. ago ICC ODI rankings: Babar in top gear, rest of Pakistan left behind

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest One Day International (ODI) player rankings, bringing both positive and concerning news for Pakistan cricket fans. Pakistan’s star batter and former captain Babar Azam continues to shine, holding second place in the ICC ODI batters’ rankings. India’s Shubman Gill remains at the top spot, showing consistency […]

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26 h. ago Experts say Pakistan’s EV growth needs time and strong policies

Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is still in its infancy, with experts comparing it to a newborn baby that needs time to develop. The government’s National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30 aims to boost EV adoption and build supporting infrastructure like charging stations across the country. Global EV brands like BYD, Deepal, and MG have […]

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29 h. ago Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf Miss Out as Pakistan Announce Squad for Bangladesh T20 Series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh, set to begin on July 20 in Dhaka. In the absence of regular T20I captain Babar Azam, all-rounder Salman Ali Agha will lead the Pakistan side. Meanwhile, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf have been sidelined due […]

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44 h. ago PCB plans fresh faces as senior trio likely to miss t20 series

Pakistan’s senior players — Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi — are likely to be rested or dropped from the T20 International (T20I) squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh and West Indies. All three are expected to remain part of the ODI squad, but their absence from the shorter format is being […]

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48 h. ago Sweden restarts visa services in Pakistan, easing travel for nationals

Sweden has resumed its visa services in Islamabad, the Foreign Office announced on Monday. Starting July 7, 2025, Pakistani nationals can apply for Schengen visas locally to visit Sweden for up to 90 days. This step ends a two-year halt that began in April 2023 when Sweden closed its embassy in Islamabad over security concerns. […]

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3 d. ago Young Huzaifa leads Pakistan’s medal haul at South Asian Karate championship

Pakistani karatekas made the nation proud at the South Asian Karate Championship 2025 in Colombo, securing a total of nine medals. Among the standout performers was young Huzaifa Arshad, who claimed gold in the under-10 category with a powerful display of skill and determination. The women’s team also made a strong impact, especially Areesha Nadeem, […]

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4 d. ago Time’s up for Babar and Rizwan: Aaqib Javed’s strong message

Aaqib Javed, director of PCB’s High Performance Center and former fast bowler, said he has clearly communicated to Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan about areas they need to improve. Both senior players were advised on how to fix weaknesses to strengthen their game. Recently, PCB held three skill development camps focusing on improving players’ techniques […]

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5 d. ago China willing to work with all nations to promote global peace and prosperity: Han Zheng

BEIJING: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Thursday called for stronger international cooperation to safeguard world peace and promote shared prosperity as he addressed the opening ceremony of the 13th World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Han said the world is undergoing profound and accelerating changes, with growing uncertainties and frequent regional and […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan set to join Asia cup in India after visa greenlight

In a welcome move for regional sports, the Indian government has approved visas for Pakistan’s national hockey team to participate in the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 27 to September 7, 2025. According to Indian media, the decision was finalized after receiving approval from the Ministry of Home […]

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7 d. ago National tally rises to 14 as another polio case of 2025 reported in KP

ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) on Tuesday confirmed the 14th case of polio in Pakistan this year, with the latest case reported from North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the Polio Reference Laboratory of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the fresh case, a 19-month-old child, brings the total number of polio cases […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan takes over UN security council presidency for july 2025

Pakistan has officially assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July 2025. The Foreign Office described the development as a great responsibility, which Pakistan is undertaking with purpose, humility, and strong commitment to global peace efforts. In its official statement, Pakistan reaffirmed that its leadership at the Council will […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan to assume UNSC’s presidency for July today, vows to uphold international law

Pakistan is set to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July 2025 on Tuesday, with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad pledging to uphold multilateralism and international law while steering the 15-member body’s work. “Pakistan’s Presidency will be transparent, inclusive, and responsive,” the Pakistani envoy told APP correspondent at the […]

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9 d. ago PM, President urge nation to strengthen parliamentary institutions

Both leaders commend efforts and role of Parliament in promoting inclusive, transparent, and participatory governance ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister (PM) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif urged the nation to renew its resolve to strengthen parliamentary institutions, safeguard democratic values, and ensure that the voices of the citizenry were truly reflected in the lawmaking […]

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1 week ago Nationwide polio cases rise to 13, KP remains the hardest hit

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has confirmed its 13th case of polio for the year 2025, with the latest case involving an 18-month-old girl from Union Council Amakhel in Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The virus was confirmed by the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Islamabad. With the inclusion of this […]

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1 week ago Pakistan’s national assembly passes budget for 2025–26 with amendments

The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26. The approval came after several days of debate, discussions, and review by lawmakers during a special session held in Islamabad. Members of the assembly approved the Finance Bill 2025 through a clause-by-clause voting process, making it the official budget […]

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2 w. ago Babar Azam, Steve Smith likely to open together for Sydney Sixers in BBL Season 15

SYDNEY – The cricket fans could witness a historic moment in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) 15th season  as

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2 w. ago National Grid Company launches campaign to achieve zero accident goal

LAHORE – National Grid Company of Pakistan (formerly NTDC) has launched a nationwide “Safety Awareness Campaign 2025” aimed at strengthening

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2 w. ago Islamabad Court Grants Bail to Eight Chinese Nationals in Online Fraud Case

n Islamabad court has granted bail to eight Chinese nationals accused of involvement in an online fraud case. Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah of the Islamabad District and Sessions Courts accepted the post-arrest bail applications, requiring the accused to provide surety bonds of Rs100,000 each. The case was filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) after […]

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2 w. ago IMF rejects FBR’s proposal for 25% tax rebate on teachers and researchers

ISLAMABAD — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has twice rejected the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) proposal to grant a 25 percent tax rebate to teachers and researchers starting July 1, 2025. FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance about the IMF’s decision on Saturday. Langrial explained that the […]

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2 w. ago Senate Proposes 204 Recommendations to National Assembly for Inclusion in Finance Bill 2025

ISLAMABAD — The Senate on Saturday presented a comprehensive set of 204 recommendations to thefor consideration in the Finance Bill 2025, including key proposals for the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025-26. The recommendations, forwarded by the Senate Standing Committee on Finance chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, cover a wide range of economic and social […]

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