1 hour ago Pakistani films ‘Deemak,  ‘Nayab’ shine at SCO Film Festival 2025 in China

LAHORE –  Pakistan’s film industry earned international acclaim at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival 2025, as two Pakistani

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1 hour ago Setback for Pakistan as Haris Rauf likely to miss Bangladesh tour due to injury  

LAHORE – A major setback for Pakistan ahead of upcoming tour of Bangladesh as star pacer Haris Rauf is likely

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4 h. ago UAE Dirham to Pak rupee buying, selling rate today – 7 July 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) recorded no change and now stood at Rs77.31 against Pakistani rupee

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14 h. ago Queen Camilla Makes Bold Move To Snub Princess Kate Leaving Prince William Helpless

Queen Camilla is expected to take centre stage at the upcoming French State Visit, with her choice of royal jewels potentially outshining the Princess of Wales. As the royal family prepares for the high-profile event, jewellery expert Tobias Kormind predicts that Camilla’s dramatic tiara selection could give her a dazzling edge over Kate. Speaking to […]

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15 h. ago Lahore, Punjab weather: More monsoon rains, heavy falls likely

LAHORE – More intermittent monsoon rains and windstorms with isolated heavy falls are likely in Lahore and parts of Pakistan

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16 h. ago Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan weather: More widespread monsoon rains predicted

ISLAMABAD – More widespread monsoon rains and gusty winds with heavy to very heavy falls are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

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18 h. ago Monsoon rains and flash floods claim 72 lives across Pakistan in 10 days

ISLAMABAD – Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least 72 people and injured 130 across Pakistan over the past 10 days, according to data released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). From June 26 to July 6, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest number of fatalities at 28, followed by Punjab with […]

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19 h. ago EV industry urges faster charging infrastructure and cost solutions

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have voiced strong concerns about the lack of charging stations and high vehicle costs, warning that these issues are holding back Pakistan’s shift to clean energy. During a consultative meeting with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, industry leaders emphasized the urgent need for action to boost EV adoption. […]

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19 h. ago Pesticide delays threaten cotton and rice crops, warns crop body

The Pakistan Crop Protection Association (PCPA) has raised serious concerns over delays in pesticide registration and import approvals, warning that these issues could severely impact farmers during crucial cropping seasons. In a letter sent to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, PCPA Executive Director Muhammad Sarwar Rahi stated that ongoing delays at the […]

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19 h. ago Furniture council calls for urgent digital shift to boost economy

Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) CEO Mian Kashif Ashfaq has called on the government to prioritise digital transformation to create a transparent, accountable, and efficient economic system. While chairing a PFC Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Ashfaq emphasised that adopting modern digital tools improves transparency in financial activities, reduces corruption, and simplifies business operations across […]

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19 h. ago FPCCI urges nationwide shift to solar power for economic and energy relief

Pakistan can unlock major economic and environmental benefits by adopting solar energy across the country, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) said on Saturday. During a meeting with a group of industrialists led by Zia Ur Rehman, Shahid Imran, convener of FPCCI’s Regional Committee on Food, highlighted Pakistan’s over 300 sunny […]

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19 h. ago FTO pledges fair tax system to empower Pakistan’s business community

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a fair and efficient tax environment that supports businesses across Pakistan. FTO Coordinator Saif Ur Rehman shared this during a meeting with business leaders in Lahore on Saturday. Addressing a delegation led by Zahid Iqbal Arain, he highlighted the vital role businesses play in […]

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20 h. ago Exchange companies contribute $5 billion in remittances during FY2024

Foreign currency exchange companies in Pakistan contributed nearly $5 billion in remittances during the fiscal year 2024–25, marking a growing role in stabilizing the currency market. In June alone, they sold around $450 million to banks, according to the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP). ECAP Secretary General Zafar Paracha praised the State Bank of […]

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20 h. ago Naumaan Ijaz slams rising electricity prices, urges end to ‘200 unit mafia’

  As power tariffs continue to rise in Pakistan, actor Naumaan Ijaz voiced strong disapproval over increasing electricity bills, calling for relief for ordinary citizens already burdened by inflation. Amid widespread complaints, Naumaan took to social media to express his frustration over the recent tariff changes announced by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). […]

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21 h. ago Sania Mirza welcomes adorable new pet into her family, shares cute moments with Son Izhaan

Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has introduced a new member to her family, and fans are loving it. She shared heartwarming photos on social media featuring her son Izhaan and their newest companion — an adorable kitten. Since her divorce from Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik in January 2024, Sania has been living peacefully in […]

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21 h. ago Shahid Afridi shares heartwarming moment with grandson Alyaar, video goes viral

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi is once again in the spotlight, but this time it’s for a heart-melting moment with his grandson, Alyaar. A video capturing the adorable bond between the two has gone viral on social media, winning hearts across the internet. In the video, little Alyaar is seen taking his first steps […]

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21 h. ago Ashura procession banned again in Srinagar amid tight restrictions

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir have once again enforced a ban on the traditional Ashura procession in Srinagar, denying mourners the right to mark 10th Muharram along the historic route. The decades-old procession from Abi Guzar to Zadibal remains restricted since its ban in 1989 by then-Governor Jagmohan. Despite fresh requests from mourners […]

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21 h. ago Saif Ali Khan faces ₹15,000 crore loss as ancestral property declared ‘enemy property’

BHOPAL: In a major legal blow to Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the Indian government’s decision declaring his ancestral properties in Bhopal as ‘enemy property’ under the Enemy Property Act, 1958. The ruling could strip Khan of properties worth over ₹15,000 crore. The court’s verdict follows a 2014 […]

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21 h. ago Ashura being observed across Pakistan amid elaborate security

LAHORE – Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram, is being observed across Pakistan on Sunday with religious seal and solemnity amid

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21 h. ago Ashura observed across Pakistan with solemnity amid elaborate security

LAHORE – Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram, was observed across Pakistan on Sunday with religious zeal and solemnity amid elaborate

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