49 m. ago Crypto revolution: Pakistan to launch digital asset regulatory authority

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) — a major step toward regulating the country’s fast-growing digital assets sector. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Special Office on Blockchain and Crypto, the new authority aims to build a robust legal and institutional framework for […]

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61 m. ago PM Shehbaz invites UAE telecom giant to expand investment in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation from a leading UAE-based telecom company on Monday in Islamabad. He welcomed the delegation and invited them to explore further investment opportunities in Pakistan’s key economic sectors. The prime minister assured full support and facilities for foreign investors. The meeting included Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance […]

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69 m. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan begin key talks to boost trade and fight terror

Pakistan and Afghanistan held important talks in Islamabad on Monday to improve trade, transit, and regional security. These talks were the first under a new Additional Secretary-Level Mechanism. The initiative follows a visit by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister to Kabul in April. Both sides agreed to continue cooperation for peace and development. Ambassador Syed Ali […]

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80 m. ago Zardari finalizes major judicial appointments across high courts

ISLAMABAD: In a major reshuffle in the country’s top judicial offices, President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday formally appointed chief justices for all four high courts. The appointments were made based on recommendations from the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), which held a series of meetings last week to finalise the nominations. Justice Sarfraz Dogar […]

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2 h. ago Pakistan’s seafood exports jump 20.5% to $489 million in FY 2024–25

Pakistan’s seafood exports rose significantly to USD 489.2 million in fiscal year 2024–25, marking a 20.5% increase from USD 406 million in the previous year, according to a report by the Marine Fisheries Department. Export volumes also surged by 19.8%, reaching 242,484 metric tons, compared to 202,400 metric tons last year — reflecting improved productivity […]

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2 h. ago PCB plans fresh faces as senior trio likely to miss t20 series

Pakistan’s senior players — Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi — are likely to be rested or dropped from the T20 International (T20I) squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh and West Indies. All three are expected to remain part of the ODI squad, but their absence from the shorter format is being […]

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2 h. ago Tarbela spillways trigger flood threat: PM orders high alert

Opening of the Tarbela Dam spillways has triggered a flood-like situation in the Indus River, affecting multiple regions across Pakistan. In Attock’s Khushalgarh area, a two-storey police post was swept away by the rising waters. A similar incident had damaged the same post during last year’s flooding. A high flood wave is also passing through […]

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5 h. ago July 2025 Updated Rates for Sugar, Pulses, Rice and Spices in Pakistan

LAHORE – Amid soaring prices, several commodity prices across Pakistan witnessed surge in July 2025. From essential grains and pulses

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5 h. ago Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan weather: More rains expected this week

ISLAMABAD – More intermittent rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of

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5 h. ago KP Senate election candidates finalized as polling set for july 21

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially released the final list of candidates contesting Senate seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The commission declared that the list, finalized on March 27, 2024, is final and no new nominations will be accepted going forward. This move aims to ensure clarity and fairness in the upcoming Senate […]

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5 h. ago Shifa International Hospital ‘Cashes in on Dead’, causing outrage online

ISLAMABAD – A healthcare horror rocked Pakistani capital as Shifa International Hospital is at the center of controversy after it

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5 h. ago Is Shifa International Hospital Islamabad Cashing in on the Dead?

ISLAMABAD – A healthcare horror rocked Pakistani capital as Shifa International Hospital is accused of charging Rs700,000 to keep a

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5 h. ago Sweden restarts visa services in Pakistan, easing travel for nationals

Sweden has resumed its visa services in Islamabad, the Foreign Office announced on Monday. Starting July 7, 2025, Pakistani nationals can apply for Schengen visas locally to visit Sweden for up to 90 days. This step ends a two-year halt that began in April 2023 when Sweden closed its embassy in Islamabad over security concerns. […]

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6 h. ago Has Malik Riaz made Backdoor Deal with Pakistani Government in Al Qadir Trust Case?

KARACHI – Malik Riaz, one of most influential real estate giants and chairperson of Bahria Town, remained in the news

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6 h. ago Whale fossils with legs found in Egypt’s desert reveal evolutionary secret

In the heart of Egypt’s Sahara Desert, an extraordinary site known as Wadi Al-Hitan, or Whale Valley, has unveiled fossils proving that whales once had feet and toes. This UNESCO World Heritage site contains over 400 fossilized skeletons of ancient whales, revealing their incredible transformation from land animals to sea dwellers. These primitive remains date […]

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6 h. ago Macroeconomic policies, financial inclusion pillars of Pakistan’s economy

KARACHI – Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, said that structural reforms will be undertaken for sustainable and

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7 h. ago Digital framework developed to regulate Pakistan’s barter trade

KARACHI – A digital framework has been developed for overhauling Pakistan’s barter trade mechanism with countries such as Russia, Iran,

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7 h. ago NEOC alerts Pakistan to rising rivers and flood risks until july 10

The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued a strong warning about moderate to heavy monsoon rains expected to continue across Pakistan until July 10. These rains, driven by moisture from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea combined with a strong westerly weather wave, will likely cause both riverine and flash floods in multiple […]

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8 h. ago Gold starts week with Rs2,500 Loss in Pakistan; Check New Rates here

KARACHI – Gold started week with fresh losses in local and international markets as price per tola declined by Rs2,500

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8 h. ago Field Marshal Munir: India’s claims baseless, Pakistan ready to defend firmly

Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has warned that any attack on the country will face an extremely harsh response. He said that any attempt to hit Pakistan’s cities, military bases, ports, or economic centers would be answered with a reaction much stronger than expected. He issued this strong statement during his address […]

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