4 h. ago EU trade chief travels to Washington to stop new U.S. tariffs

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic flew to Washington on Wednesday to try to resolve tariff disputes with the U.S. He will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss the issue. The talks come as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from […]

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5 h. ago Azma Bukhari calls out PTI founder over kids’ citizenship status

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari spoke at a press conference in Lahore, criticizing the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). She questioned why the PTI founder, whose children reportedly hold British citizenship, has not arranged Pakistani citizenship for them yet. Bukhari pointed out that his children can visit him anytime since they have British nationality. She […]

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17 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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24 h. ago PM reaffirms commitment as Indonesian defence czar desires to boost defence ties

Lt. Gen. (retd) Sjamsoeddin, Premier Shehbaz underscore importance of enhancing ‘multifaceted’ bilateral cooperation PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation with Indonesia in all avenues, including economic, strategic and trade sectors Underscores exploring and expanding collaboration with Indonesia in joint ventures of investment in mutually beneficial projects Says two countries enjoying a ‘longstanding friendship […]

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25 h. ago Strike suspended: Govt, traders reach agreement on section 37A

Traders across Pakistan have agreed to defer their planned nationwide strike for 30 days following successful talks with the federal government. The breakthrough came after the government promised to form a high-level committee to address concerns regarding Section 37A of the Finance Act 2025. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting in Islamabad, which […]

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27 h. ago Govt offers talks to address concerns over Finance Act and avoid strike

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has initiated talks with trade bodies following the announcement of a countrywide wheel-jam strike by the Karachi business community and transporters on July 19. The strike protests against certain measures introduced in the Finance Act 2025. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reached out to representatives from various chambers of commerce and trade […]

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28 h. ago Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar condemns attacks on Iran at SCO meet

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar condemned recent attacks on Iran by the US and Israel during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting. He called these strikes illegal and unacceptable. Dar said such attacks threaten the peace and security of member countries. He stressed that all conflicts should be solved through talks, not violence. His statement […]

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29 h. ago Iranian president hails Pakistan’s strong support on Israel conflict

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday expressed his country’s deep appreciation for Pakistan’s consistent support during the conflict against Israel. During a meeting with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran, President Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of bilateral ties and stated that Iran would never forget Pakistan’s assistance during the war. The Iranian president […]

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31 h. ago China warns trade wars have no winners amid Trump sanctions threat

BEIJING – China has issued a strong statement against trade wars after US President Donald Trump warned of sanctions on countries buying Russian exports if Moscow fails to reach a peace deal within 50 days. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that “there are no winners in trade wars,” adding that pressure […]

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33 h. ago Pakistan, Indonesia vow to boost trade and defense collaboration

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Indonesia, especially in trade, defense, investment, and strategic sectors. He made the remarks during a meeting with Indonesian Defense Minister Lieutenant General (R) Syafrie Samsudin, who called on him in Islamabad to discuss ways to enhance mutual cooperation. During the […]

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34 h. ago UK introduces eVisas for Pakistani students and skilled workers

The United Kingdom has introduced digital eVisas for Pakistani nationals holding student or worker visas, replacing traditional physical visa documents. The change is part of the UK’s effort to modernize its immigration system and make the visa process faster, easier, and more secure. Applicants can now access their immigration status online by creating a UK […]

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35 h. ago Trump arms Ukraine, warns sanctions on buyers of Russian oil

In a surprising shift, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will send new weapons to Ukraine and possibly impose sanctions on countries buying Russian oil. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump expressed disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin and warned that peace talks must happen within 50 days […]

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36 h. ago Pakistan’s interior minister congratulates Iran over great victory against Israel in recent war

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday extended congratulations to President Pezeshkian on Iran’s “great victory” in

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38 h. ago US Congress panel to hold hearing on ‘political repression in Pakistan’

PTI leader Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, a former aide to ex-premier Imran Khan, is set to offer testimony on “political repression” in Pakistan before the United States Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, it emerged on Monday. According to its website, the bipartisan commission was established in 2008 and is charged with promoting, defending and advocating […]

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41 h. ago World Youth Day SKILLS Message By Geir T. Tonstol, ILO Country Director

On this World Youth Skills Day, we are reminded of the immense potential Pakistan’s youth hold—and the urgent need to

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48 h. ago Trump to Putin: End war in 50 days or face crushing sanctions

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a bold 50-day deadline to Russia to end the Ukraine war or face sweeping new economic sanctions. Trump made the statement during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, where he expressed frustration with Moscow’s actions and announced a fresh […]

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49 h. ago PTI wants instability while the government strives for economic revival: Rana Sanaullah

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Monday that PTI wants instability in the country, while the government has achieved economic revival and stability after a long struggle. Talking to a private news channel, he said that Pakistan paddled progress due to recent improvements and the chance to move forward and […]

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52 h. ago Trump promises ‘major statement’ on Russia as NATO talks heat up

US President Donald Trump is set to make a “major statement” on Russia as he hosts NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington. Trump announced over the weekend that the U.S. will send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. This marks a shift from an earlier pause on some arms deliveries. Trump said Ukraine will […]

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52 h. ago Jaishankar urges China to ease border tensions, end trade curbs

India has asked China to stop trade restrictions and pull back troops from the border to improve relations. Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday. This is Jaishankar’s first visit to China since a deadly border clash in 2020. That incident caused a long standoff between the two […]

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52 h. ago FBR launches easy digital tax returns for salaried class from july 15

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is all set to launch simplified digital tax return forms for salaried individuals starting July 15, making the process easier and more accessible. These new forms are concise, user-friendly, and will also be available in Urdu by July 30 to ensure wider reach. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]

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