8 h. ago SAPM highlights plans to reach zero transport emission by 2060

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday highlighted the government ambition plan to reach net zero transport emissions by 2060 aimed at promoting an environmentally friendly transport system. Addressing the dissemination workshop on New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-30, the special assistant said that “This policy aims […]

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8 h. ago EU says ready for more talks but Iran wants ‘aggression to stop first’

FMs from France, Britain, Germany and EU urge Iran to continue diplomacy to find a solution in standoff over its nuclear programme Iran fires missiles on Israeli military sites in Beersheba, Tel Aviv, the Negev and Haifa Israel says it struck dozens of military targets overnight, including missile production sites US President presided over a […]

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10 h. ago US encourages Pakistan to continue playing its role in peace efforts with Iran

PM Shehbaz, Secretary of State Rubio discuss Pak-US ties, India ceasefire, and the ME situation in phone call Premier reaffirms Pakistan’s willingness for talks with India on all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, IWT and counter-terrorism Pakistan and the US needed to work together to advance mutually beneficial cooperation across a wide range of areas: PM […]

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11 h. ago Europe presses Iran to resume US nuclear talks amid war fears

GENEVA: European leaders urged Iran to keep diplomatic channels open with the United States to resolve tensions over its nuclear programme. The call came amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets. After meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, Britain, and the EU said Iran showed willingness […]

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12 h. ago Trump can stop the war with one call, says Iranian presidential spokesman

Iran’s presidential spokesman, Majid Farahani, has stated that a single phone call from President Donald Trump could bring the Iran-Israel conflict to a halt. Speaking to CNN, Farahani emphasized that diplomacy with Iran can easily resume — but only if Trump instructs Israel to stop its attacks. Farahani highlighted that Iran believes in civilian dialogue, […]

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13 h. ago Chinese commerce minister, EU trade commissioner discuss EV, trade

BEIJING: Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao talked with EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Thursday via video link, the Ministry of Commerce said in a post on Friday. The two sides conducted in-depth and professional exchanges on areas of China-EU economic and trade cooperation, including trade remedy cases such as the […]

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13 h. ago US imposes sanctions on 20 entities over supplying sensitive machinery to Iran

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on at least 20 entities, five individuals, and three vessels accused of supplying sensitive machinery to Iran. According to The Guardian, two of the sanctioned companies are based in Hong Kong. The U.S. Treasury Department announced the action on Friday through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). […]

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13 h. ago Israel committed war crimes, targeted nuclear sites, says Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel of committing war crimes and launching an unprovoked attack on Iran. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, he said Israel violated international law and the UN charter by targeting Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities and civilian areas. He revealed that hundreds of Iranians have been killed […]

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13 h. ago Around 1,800 pilgrims, students return via land routes from Iran

QUETTA: Amid tight security, Pakistani pilgrims, students and business people returning from Iran continued to pour into the provincial metropolis. Officials said that Pakistanis were returning from different cities of Iran, starting from the first batch that reached Taftan via passenger coaches. Over the past three days, around 1,400 Pakistani pilgrims and some 400 students […]

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15 h. ago Iranian foreign minister: Negotiations are meaningless until Israeli aggression stops

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly stated that any negotiations would be meaningless as long as Israeli aggression continues unchecked. Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Geneva for scheduled talks with European foreign ministers, Araghchi made it clear that Iran will not discuss its defensive missile program under any circumstances. He emphasized that Tehran […]

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15 h. ago PIA brings back 121 nationals stranded in Iran amid airspace closure

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully repatriated 121 Pakistani nationals stranded in Iran through a special flight operated from Baku, Azerbaijan. The flight PK-7160 landed in Lahore at 3:40 PM on Friday, marking the conclusion of a carefully coordinated evacuation operation prompted by the closure of Iranian airspace. Due to the suspension of direct air […]

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15 h. ago Israel on high alert as Iran launches missile strikes in retaliation

Iran has once again fired missiles at Israel in response to recent Israeli military actions, targeting major cities including Haifa and Tel Aviv. According to media reports, at least two people have been injured in the missile attacks, marking an escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have […]

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16 h. ago Diplomacy on hold as Iran demands end to Israeli attacks before engaging US

GENEVA – As escalation continues unabated between Iran and Israen, Tehran made it clear that no nuclear talks will happed

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16 h. ago Iran’s internet blackout fuels fear and misinformation amid war with Israel

As the Iran-Israel war enters its second week, most Iranians remain cut off from both the world and each other due to a near-total internet blackout. Since the conflict began on June 13, the public has struggled to access vital information, leaving families unable to confirm the safety of loved ones and unsure about where […]

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17 h. ago Pakistan Reaches Final of FIH Hockey Nations Cup After Penalty Shootout Win Over France

Pakistan has secured a place in the final of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025 after defeating France in a dramatic penalty shootout. The thrilling semi-final encounter ended in a 3-2 victory for Pakistan through penalties. The match, held on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, was the first semi-final of the tournament and kicked off at […]

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17 h. ago Pakistan beat France in penalty shootout to book Final Spot in FIH Nations Cup

Men in Green booked their place in the final of the FIH Nations Cup after edging out France in a

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18 h. ago Bushehr nuclear facility ‘under control’, Russia reassures after Israeli misstatement

The Russian government said on Friday that Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is completely safe and working normally. Russia gave this update after Israel mistakenly claimed to have attacked the site. The Bushehr plant is run with help from hundreds of Russian workers. Russia made it clear that everything is under control. On Thursday, Israel […]

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18 h. ago Unconditional end to Israeli aggression is the only solution, says Iranian president

  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that the only way to resolve the ongoing conflict is through the immediate and unconditional end of Israeli aggression. His remarks came on Friday in a post shared on the social media platform X. President Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran has always pursued peace and stability. However, he warned […]

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19 h. ago U.S. attack on Iran would expose China’s limited power in region, says NYT

A recent New York Times article argues that a U.S. military strike on Iran would highlight China’s limited power in the Middle East. Despite China’s growing global influence, it is unlikely to provide military support to Iran if such a conflict breaks out. According to the report, China may supply Iran with defensive equipment and […]

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19 h. ago Pakistan seeks stronger energy and mining ties with Russia at St. Petersburg forum

Pakistan actively pushed for stronger ties with Russia in energy, trade, investment, and mining at the 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Federal Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik led the Pakistani delegation and met key Russian officials to discuss expanding cooperation. During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, who also chairs the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental […]

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