1 hour ago Students are Pakistan’s first line of defense in information war, says DG ISPR

Karachi: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, has called students the frontline warriors in Pakistan’s ongoing information war. He made these remarks during a special session with students from the Saylani IT programme in Karachi on Thursday. The DG ISPR praised the students’ awareness and enthusiasm toward national security […]

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2 h. ago Aseefa Zardari praises Bilawal for representing Pakistan during difficult times

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan People’s Party leader and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari praised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for representing Pakistan positively on the global stage during challenging times. She spoke during a National Assembly session, highlighting his efforts in showcasing the country’s image internationally. Aseefa began her speech by paying tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces for […]

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3 h. ago Supreme Court dismisses petitions against IHC judges’ transfers in majority verdict

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the petitions challenging the recent transfers of judges, declaring the

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3 h. ago Government accepts four major PPP demands, clears path for federal budget approval

The government has accepted four key demands from its coalition partner, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), paving the way for smooth approval of the federal budget in the National Assembly. These demands include a reduction in GST on solar panels and full restoration of funds for Sindh’s universities. During the budget debate on Wednesday, Deputy […]

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5 h. ago Pakistan, Uzbekistan discuss OIC agenda ahead of Istanbul summit

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss bilateral and regional matters. The main focus of their conversation was the upcoming meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), scheduled to take place in Istanbul from July 21 to 22. Both […]

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17 h. ago Equal educational opportunities to underprivileged children top priority: PM

PM Shehbaz reviews progress on Daanish University; direction educational facilities in Daanish schools and university should be aligned with int’l standards Emphasizes children from underprivileged and marginalized communities possess immense potential and talent to prove themselves at global stage ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed that educational facilities in Daanish Schools and […]

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18 h. ago No evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon, says IAEA chief

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that there is no evidence suggesting Iran is actively working toward building a nuclear weapon. In an interview with CNN, Grossi clarified that the agency has not observed any systematic progress by Iran toward developing a nuclear bomb. His remarks come […]

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19 h. ago Dar directs urgent evacuation of Pakistanis stranded in Iran, Iraq

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has ordered the swift evacuation of all Pakistani nationals currently stranded in Iran and Iraq. He chaired a high-level meeting to assess ongoing efforts and instructed officials to accelerate the repatriation process. Dar expressed satisfaction with the steps taken so far but emphasized the need for urgency. […]

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20 h. ago Dar asks PIA to liaise with MoFA for smooth evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran, Iraq

Deputy directs FO in coordination with other departments to expedite repatriation of Pakistanis DPM Dar warns of strict action against hoarding and overpricing of food items ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday instructed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure smooth and […]

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22 h. ago Deputy director dismissed for harassment at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University

KARACHI: Abdul Rashid Mullah, the deputy director of Finance and Accountant at Lyari’s Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University (BBSUL), has been terminated due to allegations of harassment and misconduct. The university’s inquiry committee made this decision after a detailed investigation into complaints lodged by female students, which revealed unethical conduct on Mullah’s part. In a statement, […]

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23 h. ago Govt reduces solar GST to 10%, keeps digital tax with provinces: Dar

In a major budget announcement, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the government has revised key tax decisions after consulting coalition partners. Speaking in the National Assembly, he confirmed that the digital sales tax on services will remain under provincial control, as per the Constitution. This decision follows broad consultations, including talks […]

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39 h. ago US spies said Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon but Trump dismisses that assessment

Tulsi Gabbard left no doubt when she testified to Congress about Iran´s nuclear program earlier this year. The country was not building a nuclear weapon, the national intelligence director told lawmakers, and its supreme leader had not reauthorized the dormant program even though it had enriched uranium to higher levels. But President Donald Trump dismissed […]

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42 h. ago “No power can break Balochistan’s bond with Pakistan,” declares DG ISPR

Karachi – Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, asserted on Tuesday that a few terrorists backed by India cannot shake the unbreakable bond between Balochistan’s people and the state of Pakistan, which is rooted in shared religion, culture, and traditions. He made these remarks while addressing a gathering at Jinnah […]

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43 h. ago 4,650 harassment cases addressed in four years, says Punjab Ombudsperson

MULTAN: Punjab Ombudsperson for Women, Nabila Hakim Ali, revealed that her office has handled 4,650 harassment complaints during her four-year tenure. Of these, only 50 cases are still under investigation, while the remaining have been resolved. Speaking at the National Civil Society Convention 2025 at the University Law College in Multan, she expressed satisfaction with […]

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43 h. ago China fully supports Pakistan’s bid of BRICS membership: says IDCPC spokesman

ISLAMABAD: Director-General Information of the International Department of Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Mr Hu Zhaoming on Tuesday said that China fully supports Pakistan’s bid to membership of BRICS and Chinese government is making efforts to help Pakistan become a member of BRICS. “It is time to coordinate better in BRICS to protect the interests […]

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45 h. ago First monsoon spell to hit Pakistan from June 25, says Met Office

KARACHI: Pakistan is set to experience its first monsoon spell from June 25 to July 2, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Deputy Director of the Met Office, Anjum Nazir Zegham, stated on Tuesday that Karachi would begin seeing cloudy weather starting from June 19, with chances of drizzle in the mornings and evenings. […]

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45 h. ago Deputy Pak PM steps up regional diplomacy with Bangladesh, UAE amid Iran

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Iqbal Hossain Khan,

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46 h. ago Dar rejects false claims of nuclear threat to Israel, warns against any aggression

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly rejected claims that Pakistan threatened to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if an attack occurred on Iran. Dar described the reports as “fake news” and dismissed them as baseless misinformation. Speaking in the Senate, Dar clarified that Pakistan’s nuclear program is solely for national defense and not […]

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47 h. ago DG ISPR hails Youth Power in Pakistan’s Defense during Jinnah University Visit

LAHORE – Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry visited Jinnah University for Women

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55 h. ago New procedure for BISP quarterly installment June 2025 payment unveiled

ISLAMABAD – The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has launched a retail-based payment model to disburse quarterly installments to the

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