81 m. ago Lahore Zoo Back Under Wildlife Department After Contract Exit

  The Department of Wildlife has officially resumed control of Lahore Zoo operations after the private company managing it withdrew from its contract. All zoo services, including entry tickets and parking, are now being handled directly by the zoo administration. The private company had secured the Rs500 million contract on January 1, 2025, to manage […]

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82 m. ago Kate Middleton Shares Heartfelt Message on Cancer Battle with Prince William’s Support

Kate Middleton, known for her reserved nature and discretion, has always handled her personal challenges away from the public eye. However, during a visit to a hospital in Colchester, the Duchess of Cambridge decided to break her silence and share a deeply personal experience that had left a lasting impact on her. In an emotional […]

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2 h. ago PM directs for preparing plan to provide easy loans to farmers

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the relevant authorities to present a policy framework for the provision of easy loans to the farmers for medium and small scale agriculture activities. Priority should be given to providing modern agricultural facilities to farmers owning less than 12 acres of land, the prime […]

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3 h. ago UNICEF reports over 17,000 children killed, 33,000 injured in Gaza war

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell revealed that more than 17,000 children have been killed and 33,000 injured in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Speaking to the UN Security Council, she said an average of 28 children die daily, equivalent to a whole classroom lost each day for nearly two years. Russell highlighted the severe hardships faced […]

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4 h. ago Pakistan, Kenya explore new avenues of collaboration in agriculture, trade

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening agricultural ties with

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6 h. ago Pakistan cricket team arrives in Bangladesh for upcoming T20I series

The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Bangladesh for their upcoming three-match T20I series, with the second group of players and support staff landing on Wednesday. This marks the final step in the team’s preparations ahead of the series, which is set to begin on July 20, 2025. The second batch, consisting of eight players […]

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6 h. ago Wang Yi: Meeting of the SCO Foreign Ministers Council makes sound preparations for Tianjin summit

On July 15, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chaired

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8 h. ago SECP releases white paper on transitioning to new pension scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has published a White Paper following the National Workshop on Transitioning to a Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Scheme. The workshop convened senior representatives from federal and provincial governments, the insurance and pension fund industries, and international development partners to discuss the shift from Pakistan’s fiscally unsustainable Defined […]

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8 h. ago Pakistan, Kenya explore new avenues of trade, agriculture collaboration

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening agricultural ties with Kenya, besides enhancing cooperation in other sector of the economy for promoting bilateral relations between both the countries. The minister held an important meeting with Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Peter Mbogo Njiru, High Commissioner of Kenya […]

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19 h. ago Food or housing? Ahsan Iqbal sounds alarm on land conversion

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal has raised a red flag over Pakistan’s growing housing sprawl. He warned that the rapid conversion of fertile farmland into housing societies is a major threat to national food security. Chairing a high-level committee in Islamabad on Wednesday, he called for urgent legislation and long-term planning to protect agricultural land. Iqbal […]

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20 h. ago White Paper issued on transitioning to defined contribution pension model

ISLAMABAD –The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a White Paper following the National Workshop on Transitioning

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21 h. ago Dar, Wang Yi reaffirm mutual support in security, agriculture on SCO sidelines

TIANJIN: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday, where they reaffirmed mutual support in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, industry, and security. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin. Dar was in China […]

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21 h. ago Israel boosts Syria border security after Druze clashes turn deadly

Israel increased its military presence along the Syrian border on Wednesday after violent clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups in southern Syria. The unrest, centered in the Sweida region, led the Syrian government to send in troops. In response, dozens of Druze attempted to cross the fortified border into Israel. Israeli soldiers used teargas to […]

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25 h. ago UK lifts restrictions on Pakistani airlines after air safety improvements

The United Kingdom on Wednesday removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List, allowing Pakistani airlines to apply to operate flights to the UK. This decision followed a positive air safety inspection conducted by the UK Department for Transport at Islamabad International Airport, which deemed Pakistan’s security arrangements “satisfactory and in line with international standards.” Alhamdulillah! […]

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26 h. ago China reaffirms support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear programme

BEIJING – China on Wednesday reiterated its support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear ambitions, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and regional

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27 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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30 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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33 h. ago Normalisation of arbitrary force unacceptable, Pakistan tells SCO

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful coexistence with its neighbours. However, he warned that Pakistan could not accept the “normalisation of arbitrary force”. Dar was addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin on Tuesday, where he reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding policy of pursuing […]

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34 h. ago In meeting with Naqvi, Pezeshkian warns of attempts to divide Muslims

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said his country attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan. Talking to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who called on him in Tehran, Pezeshkian said Iran would never forget support extended by Pakistan during the war with Israel, state-run media PTV reported. The Iranian president said the Zionist regime […]

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34 h. ago Indonesia expresses desire to boost defence ties with Pakistan

Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Indonesian Defense Minister, Lieutenant General (Retd) Syafrie Samsudin on Tuesday at the Prime Minister Office. While recalling his cordial meeting with the Indonesian President Prabowo Subiantuo at the sidelines of G-8 summit at Cairo, Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for him. The meeting underscored the deep-rooted historical, […]

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