58 h. ago DFP denounces NIA for opposing bail plea of Shabbir Ahmed Shah

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), a constituent of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, has strongly condemned India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) for opposing the bail plea of its illegally detained President, Shabbir Ahmed Shah, despite his deteriorating health condition. According to Kashmir Media Service, in a statement issued in Srinagar, DFP […]

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5 d. ago PM orders forensic audit of PRAL after revelation of 2018–19 tax fraud

Premier Shehbaz directs audit through international consultancy firm, linking fraud to outdated digital infrastructure and weak monitoring Seeks comprehensive investigation report within three weeks, ordering strict legal action against institutions and individuals involved Briefed on upgraded systems with audit vault and database safeguards, lauds FBR’s reform success, global recognition at WB forum ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister […]

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6 d. ago Peace talks collapse in Istanbul, Tarar criticizes Afghan delegation

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said the latest talks in Istanbul failed to yield a workable solution. He claimed the Afghan side kept deviating from the core issue and avoided key points raised by Pakistan. The dialogue began on Saturday following the worst border clashes since the Taliban took over Kabul in […]

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7 d. ago PM reaffirms Pakistan’s readiness to boost ties with WEF network

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday, appreciated the ongoing robust engagement between Pakistan and the World Economic Forum (WEF) and reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to deepen its ties with the Forum’s global business and innovation network. The prime minister met with WEF President and CEO Borge Brende in Riyadh on the sidelines of the 9th […]

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7 d. ago Basmati Trade Issue: Jam Kamal Urges EU to Resolve Key Export Disputes

Pakistan raised strong concerns over the Basmati trade issue and ethanol exports during talks with the European Parliament’s Development Committee. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan urged the EU to restore duty concessions on ethanol and resolve delays in the Geographical Indication (GI) registration for Basmati rice. He said both matters directly affect millions of farmers […]

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8 d. ago Dar vows Pakistan will keep raising Kashmir issue at global forums

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering political, moral, and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination, pledging that Pakistan would continue to raise its voice at every international forum until their legitimate right is achieved. In his message on Kashmir Black Day, observed annually on […]

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2 w. ago Global forum explores greatest common denominator for people

BEIJING: Experts at a global development forum said that all countries should seek to bridge differences and pursue the greatest common denominator of development. Themed “Coexistence in Harmony: The Foundation and Order of Global Development,” the Tongzhou Global Development Forum 2025 has brought together more than 500 attendees from over 40 countries around the world. […]

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2 w. ago IMF pushes Pakistan to raise taxes on solar and internet services

The Government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are discussing possible tax increases on solar panels and internet services. These proposed hikes are part of “emergency tax measures” tied to the IMF’s second review of Pakistan’s economic reform program. Sources say these steps are aimed at securing extra revenue if the government fails […]

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2 w. ago Over 2.3 million Pakistani women affected by breast cancer, experts warn

KARACHI: Health experts have raised alarm over the rising incidence of breast cancer in Pakistan, with over 2.3 million women currently affected by the disease. The country sees at least 90,000 new cases annually, making it one of the most impacted globally. These concerning figures were shared during the “Breast Cancer Awareness Symposium” organized by […]

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2 w. ago IMF Raises Concern Over $6 Billion Annual Trade Data Discrepancy in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over a $6 billion annual discrepancy in Pakistan’s trade data during staff-level discussions for the $7 billion loan agreement, highlighting inconsistencies that have alarmed policymakers. According to official sources, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), which operates under the Ministry of Planning, has so far […]

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3 w. ago At UN, Pakistan slams India’s ‘recycled script of distortions’ on Kashmir

NEW YORK – Pakistan has issued a sharp rebuttal to India’s stance on Jammu and Kashmir, accusing New Delhi of

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3 w. ago Petroleum minister visits Russia, strengthens energy cooperation

Ali Pervez Malik, Federal Minister for Petroleum, undertook a significant visit to Russia, where he participated in the 14th St. Petersburg International Gas Forum 2025 (SPIGF) and held high-level meetings to bolster bilateral cooperation in the oil, gas, and minerals sectors. Minister Malik led the Pakistani delegation at the prestigious forum, a global gathering of […]

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3 w. ago Rawalpindi on alert after Lahore TLP raid triggers unrest fears

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi police have intensified security across the city following a late-night operation by Lahore police at Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) headquarters, which sparked violent clashes and raised fears of unrest spreading to other regions. The crackdown, launched to arrest TLP chief Saad Rizvi ahead of the group’s planned anti-Israel protest in Islamabad, triggered street […]

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3 w. ago Sugar millers warn of supply disruption amid FBR portal outage

Sugar millers across Punjab and Sindh have warned of possible sugar shortages and price hikes after the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Track and Trace (T&T) portal went offline repeatedly. The outages have disrupted dispatches from mills, creating uncertainty in the market and raising concerns among traders and consumers. The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) […]

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