2 h. ago PM reaffirms commitment to structural reforms to achieve economic prosperity

We have a long and thorny journey and face mountain-like impediments: PM Shehbaz Says Pakistan avoided default through IMF deal efforts, noting FBR digitization helped revenue jumped from Rs12b to Rs50b Pakistan responded India’s uncalled-for aggression with full might and taught the enemy a lesson: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed his […]

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4 h. ago ‘26 suspended MPAs’ issue’: Govt, PTI backing to negotiating table as PA speaker forms committee

Second round of talks between govt, opposition scheduled for Sunday at Punjab Assembly Both sides are expected to finalise recommendations for the negotiation framework   LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Saturday constituted an eight-member negotiation committee to address the issue of references filed against suspended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members. The nomination […]

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8 h. ago PM Shehbaz: Fired corrupt officers despite countrywide pressure

ISLAMABAD, July 12 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed on Friday that he dismissed several corrupt and incompetent officers from top government posts despite receiving “calls from across the country” requesting favors. Speaking to students at the Uraan Pakistan Summer Internship Program, he emphasized that his government would not tolerate corruption, no matter the pressure. […]

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8 h. ago Aurat march slams Jami’s conviction, calls defamation laws a threat to survivors

Aurat March has strongly condemned the conviction of filmmaker Jamshed Mahmood, also known as Jami, under Pakistan’s criminal defamation laws. In a statement shared on Instagram, the women’s rights group called the laws a “powerful tool to silence survivors of sexual violence and their allies.” The group further said, “Jami’s conviction under these unjust laws […]

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8 h. ago Alizeh Shah calls out married male actors: “They wear wedding rings like jewelry”

Actress Alizeh Shah has sparked new debate in the entertainment industry with a cryptic but pointed remark about married male actors. Taking to Instagram, the Ehd-e-Wafa star hinted that many in showbiz do not take their marital commitments seriously — particularly the men. In her brief story, Alizeh wrote: “Half of the married men in […]

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8 h. ago Behroopia writer Rida Bilal slams team for twisting her script

Screenwriter Rida Bilal has spoken out against the ongoing TV drama Behroopia, claiming the show no longer represents her original script. In a blunt Instagram post, Rida said her writing has been changed without her consent, and she can no longer stay silent. “The story that’s airing now is not mine,” she wrote, calling out […]

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9 h. ago Syed Mohammed Ahmed leads call for reform in showbiz payments

Veteran actor Syed Mohammed Ahmed has openly criticised the growing problem of delayed payments in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. In a recent video shared on Instagram, he voiced the emotional and financial pressure actors face while waiting months to be paid for their work. He said most production houses treat actors unfairly, often forcing them to […]

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9 h. ago Setback for India: Brazil halts Akash missile deal, picks Italy’s advanced EMADS

BRASILA: Exposing the growing doubts over the reliability of Indian defense equipment, Brazil has officially halted negotiations with India for the acquisition of the outdated Akash surface-to-air missile system, and is now turning to Italy’s more advanced Enhanced Modular Air Defence Solutions (EMADS) system. Talks with India reportedly reached an impasse after Brazil was offered […]

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10 h. ago “Serve or step aside”: PM Shehbaz sends strong message on governance

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that failure to serve the nation will not go unaccounted for. He made these remarks while addressing students selected for the Uraan Pakistan summer scholars program in Islamabad. The PM praised the initiative, calling it a great step to connect with youth across the country. He shared his […]

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11 h. ago China and ASEAN complete talks on modernized free trade agreement

SHANGHAI – China and ASEAN have agreed to submit an upgraded free trade deal to their leaders for approval this October. The announcement came from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur. Talks for the so-called “3.0 version” of the free trade zone began in late 2022 and were completed […]

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11 h. ago Govt’s sugar import plan expected to add $280 million to import bill

ISLAMABAD — The government’s decision to import 500,000 metric tons of sugar, divided between the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) and the private sector, is expected to increase the import bill by approximately $275–280 million. However, industry experts warn this move is unlikely to bring down soaring local sugar prices, which are expected to remain […]

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12 h. ago Punjab Assembly speaker forms committee to resolve suspended PTI MPAs issue  

LAHORE – Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Saturday constituted an eight-member government negotiation committee to initiate dialogue

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13 h. ago Pilot confusion over fuel switches blamed in deadly Air India crash

A preliminary report into the tragic Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash on June 12 reveals critical confusion in the cockpit over the aircraft’s engine fuel cutoff switches. Shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, the plane lost thrust as both engines were starved of fuel, causing it to crash and kill 260 people — the […]

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13 h. ago Pakistan links Indian proxies to terror attacks in Balochistan

Pakistan says Indian proxies are involved in recent terror attacks in Balochistan. The Foreign Office spokesman, Shafqat Ali Khan, confirmed this in a weekly briefing. He added that India interferes actively in Balochistan to create unrest and instability. Pakistan raises this issue at international forums to expose India’s role clearly to the world. He also […]

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14 h. ago Air India Crash Investigation: Fuel Switch Confusion and Pilot Disagreement Revealed

A preliminary report on the tragic Air India crash from June 12, which killed 260 people, has highlighted cockpit confusion shortly before the plane lost power. According to the investigation, both engine fuel cutoff switches were flipped almost simultaneously, starving the engines of fuel and causing the plane to lose thrust immediately after takeoff. This […]

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24 h. ago ACC annual meeting in doubt as India begins lobbying against Dhaka venue

The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual meeting has come under a cloud of uncertainty after India began lobbying member nations to oppose the scheduled gathering in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sources confirmed on Friday. India’s opposition, reportedly due to the Bangladeshi venue, has now evolved into a full-scale effort to prevent the meeting from taking place. Sources […]

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25 h. ago At 32nd ARF, Dar urges global cooperation in face of mounting regional, int’l challenges

Deputy PM underscores just resolution of Kashmir dispute, criticizing India’s unilateral actions and aggression in the region Reiterates Pakistan’s commitment as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner and ARF member to ASEAN’s strategic goals envisioned in the Declaration on ASEAN 2045 Reaffirms Pakistan’s backing of ‘One China Policy,’ urging peaceful resolution of disputes in Asia-Pacific KUALA LUMPUR: […]

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25 h. ago President calls for promoting trade, investment ties with Czech Republic, Ukraine

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday called for promoting Pakistan’s trade and investment relations with Czech Republic and Ukraine as Pakistan’s ambassadors-designate for both countries called on him here. The president, in a meeting with Pakistan’s designated Ambassador to Czech Republic Shahryar Akbar Khan, said that the Czech Republic was an important partner for Pakistan […]

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29 h. ago Chinese FM calls for joint efforts in finding right way for China, U.S. to get along

KUALA LUMPUR: China and the United States should work together to find the right way to get along with each other in the new era, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed his hope that the […]

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29 h. ago Naqvi dismisses rumors of Zardari’s removal, denies COAS leadership change speculation

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday dismissed rumors circulating on social media about the potential removal of President Asif Ali Zardari, calling them baseless and false. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Naqvi reaffirmed the unity between Pakistan’s political and military leadership, asserting that no discussions or intentions existed […]

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