77 m. ago Pakistani missions worldwide mark independence day with pride

Pakistani embassies and consulates across the globe celebrated the nation’s 78th Independence Day with patriotic zeal, organising flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural performances, and community gatherings that highlighted the historical significance of the occasion. The events brought together diplomats, community leaders, and overseas Pakistanis, fostering unity and pride in the country’s heritage and achievements. Leaders also paid […]

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97 m. ago Here’s How Pakistani Celebs are Celebrating Independence Day 2025

KARACHI – From Arshad Nadeem Babar Azam and Ali Zafar to Shaheen Shah, Pakistani celebrities joined nation in celebrating Independence

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4 h. ago SBP Governor highlights need for economic resilience, reforms

KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) commemorated the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan with a ceremony where Governor

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6 h. ago Independence Day: Field Marshal  Munir, top civil and military leaders receive national awards

ISLAMABAD – A grand ceremony was held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, where prominent civil and military figures were awarded Pakistan’s highest honors

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6 h. ago Pakistan proposes global plastic credit fund at stalled UN talks

At a major UN summit in Geneva, Pakistan proposed a global system to trade plastic credits and fund cleanup efforts. Climate Change Minister Dr. Musadik Malik introduced the idea during the fifth round of negotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty. His proposal called for a “global plastic fund” that allows polluting nations to compensate […]

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7 h. ago Karachi gives 97% of Sindh’s budget but gets no funds, says MQM

KARACHI –  Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has accused the Sindh government of neglecting Karachi despite the

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8 h. ago PTI Chairman declares true independence after defeating fivefold enemy

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan celebrated Independence Day, calling it a moment of real freedom. He said the nation achieved this after defeating an enemy five times its size. According to him, the victory makes this Independence Day more meaningful than ever before. The PTI chief urged citizens to remember the […]

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8 h. ago Freedom is sacred — We’ll defend It with our last breath: Asim Munir

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, in his Independence Day message, congratulated the entire nation and reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s full confidence in its professional competence and combat readiness. He said the armed forces are fully prepared to face any threat and will never compromise on the country’s freedom and sovereignty. According to […]

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9 h. ago PM hails ‘great victory’ over India for igniting renewed Independence Day spirit  

ISLAMABAD –  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, saying that

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10 h. ago Zardari, Shehbaz urge unity and justice on 78th Independence day

Pakistan marked its 78th Independence Day with calls for unity and justice. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered separate messages to the nation. Both leaders urged the people to rise above divisions and work for equality and service to all. They paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, and […]

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11 h. ago Pakistan marks 78th Independence day with nationwide celebrations

Pakistan celebrated its 78th Independence Day today with full national spirit and unity. The day started with a 21-gun salute in major cities. People offered special Fajr prayers for peace, progress, and stability. Streets, buildings, and markets were decorated with green and white flags. Citizens across the country joined celebrations, creating a festive atmosphere everywhere. […]

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17 h. ago Fatima Fertilizer ignites patriotic fervour with ‘Dil Se Sarsabz’ Milli Naghma Competition

In a heartfelt celebration of Pakistan’s Independence Day, Fatima Fertilizer brought together the power of music and national pride through its first-ever ‘Dil Se Sarsabz’ Milli Naghma Competition, held in Islamabad. The campaign invited individuals from across the country to record and share their renditions of classic patriotic songs on TikTok using the hashtag #DilSeSarsabz. […]

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19 h. ago ‘Absolute disgrace’: Modi government criticized for KBC invite to women officers over Op Sindoor

The Modi government has come under heavy criticism following a promo for the popular Indian TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), which features three serving women officers recounting their involvement in Operation Sindoor. Critics accused the Indian government of politicizing the military and using a popular entertainment platform to push its nationalist agenda. The episode, […]

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20 h. ago PM announces distribution of 100,000 free laptops for students nationwide

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a plan to distribute 100,000 free laptops to deserving students across Pakistan during an event in Islamabad to mark International Youth Day. The distribution will be based purely on merit, with no room for favoritism, and will cover all four provinces, the federal capital Islamabad, as well as […]

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20 h. ago Govt unveils national AI policy to boost innovation, jobs and ethical governance

Pakistan has announced its first National Artificial Intelligence Policy, a wide-ranging plan to develop AI infrastructure, train one million people in related skills and ensure responsible, ethical use of the technology in line with global standards. The Ministry of IT & Telecom shared a copy of the new policy with media on Wednesday and said […]

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20 h. ago Pakistani athlete makes history with three gold medals at 2025 Taekwondo Championship

MALAYSIA: Tayiba Ashraf has made Pakistan proud by winning three gold medals at the 2025 International Taekwondo Championship in Malaysia. The remarkable achievement comes just in time for Pakistan’s Independence Day, adding to the celebrations of the nation’s pride. In an emotional Instagram post, Tayiba shared her joy and pride, saying, “I’m overwhelmed with joy […]

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20 h. ago Ayeza criticised for using Bollywood song as backdrop for Instagram posts

Pakistani drama actress Ayeza Khan has expressed patriotism through a controversial Indian song. Taking to Instagram, the female star shared a photograph on her Story inscribed with the national flag beside a buffalo cart depicting the scene of a village; with Bollywood song “Aisa des hai mera” from the movie ‘Veer Zara’ in the background […]

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21 h. ago US again credits President Trump, other leaders for averting Pak

Top leaders in this nation involved in stopping that potential catastrophe, State Department spokesperson Bruce says WASHINGTON: US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce has credited President Donald Trump and other US leaders for averting the Pakistan-India conflict, saying that it “could have developed into something quite horrible.” Responding to a question at a press briefing, […]

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21 h. ago COAS Asim Munir honoured with Azerbaijan’s prestigious war medal

Azerbaijani defence chief calls on COAS Asim Munir, discusses regional security issues Field marshal reaffirms Pakistan-Azerbaijan fraternal ties, vows to further boost military, diplomatic relations COAS thanks Azerbaijan’s leadership, people for standing together with the people of Pakistan during Marka-e-Haq and sending Azeri Contingent for participating in I-Day ceremony Both leaders discuss ‘matters of mutual […]

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22 h. ago New policies to boost personal and service consumption: State Council

BEIJING: China will see the implementation of new financial policies to strengthen fiscal and financial coordination, outlined Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance, during a press conference held by China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) on Wednesday. Liao detailed the two new policies: first, an interest subsidy for personal consumer loans, and second, subsidized loans […]

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