2 h. ago Atif Ikram Sheikh terms media’s role crucial for social, economic development of country

Stable media vital for business growth, investment: Senator Sarmad Ali   President of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Senator

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4 h. ago Imran intends to bring his sons into politics, alleges Senator Irfan

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui on Thursday said the government’s top priority remains to minimize the burden on the common men and provide maximum possible relief. Talking to a private news channel, he said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was always deeply concerned about the problems faced by the poor. Responding to speculation […]

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5 h. ago Govt eyes $1bn valuation in Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment plan

Pakistan is seeking a valuation of at least $1 billion for the Roosevelt Hotel it owns in New York and is ready to part with a minority stake in the prime Manhattan property as it scouts for a redevelopment partner, a senior government official said. Named after former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, the century-old property […]

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9 h. ago Dar meets Canadian, Australian and Russian FMs, vows to promote trade, education ties

In meeting with Canadian and Australian FMs, Pakistan’s FM agree to boost bilateral trade, promote academic partnerships KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday held meetings with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Australian Foreign Minister Senator Hon Penny Wong, Russian counterpart, and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Hon. Vijitha […]

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10 h. ago Its High Court’s authority to stay trial of cases, SC rejects Fawad Ch

CJP-led bench advises former federal minister to approach LHC with plea to club his May 9 cases ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the request of former minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to stay his trials in the May 9 cases, ruling that “such an authority lies with the high court.” A bench […]

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12 h. ago 20% Tax on Cash Over Rs2Lac in Pakistan? Full Details of New Rule on Cash Transactions

ISLAMABAD – Pakistanis are bearing the brunt of new taxes and now, shocking reports claimed staggering 20percent  taxes on cash

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13 h. ago Latest update on Golden Handshake Scheme; Which Govt employees are eligible for it?

KARACHI – National Assembly’s Standing Committee unanimously approved Civil Servants Amendment Bill 2024, which introduces a golden handshake scheme for

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13 h. ago China willing to promote strategic coordination with Russia: Wang Yi

BEIJING: China is ready to work with Russia to continuously promote strategic coordination and safeguard the security and development interests of both countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Russian Foreign […]

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14 h. ago Yousuf Raza Gilani cleared of nine more TDAP corruption charges

KARACHI: The Federal Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi has acquitted Senate Chairman and former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in nine additional cases tied to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) corruption scandal. With this latest verdict, Gilani has now been cleared in a total of 12 cases linked to the 2009 scandal. Gilani appeared […]

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14 h. ago Vehicle owners get relief: 10% discount on token tax till august 30

Lahore — In a relief move for vehicle owners, the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department has announced a 10% discount on token tax payments for the current fiscal year. The department hopes this step will encourage early compliance and reduce tax default cases. According to excise officials, the discount is valid only until August 30, […]

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15 h. ago Sindh govt vacates unsafe Lyari buildings after collapse kills 27, six SBCA officers arrested

KARACHI – The Sindh government has evacuated nine dangerously dilapidated buildings in Karachi’s Lyari area following the tragic collapse of a multi-storey building that claimed 27 lives on July 4. Senior minister Shajeel Memon confirmed on Thursday that demolition work on one unsafe structure had already started, and affected families would receive three-month rent support. […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan and Russia plan freight train launch in august to boost trade

MOSCOW – A high-level Pakistani delegation met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in Moscow on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and new cooperation projects. The delegation was led by Special Assistants to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi and Haroon Akhtar Khan. During the meeting, both sides reviewed political dialogue, trade, energy, regional […]

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18 h. ago Not happening: Naqvi crushes talk of Zardari exit and Army Chief rise

ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has firmly rejected widespread speculation about President Asif Ali Zardari stepping down or Army Chief General Asim Munir aiming to become the next President of Pakistan. In an official post on X (formerly Twitter), Naqvi criticized the rumor campaign targeting the country’s top leadership. He […]

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20 h. ago Mohsin Naqvi dismisses rumors of COAS aspiring to presidency as baseless

ISLAMABAD – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday rejected the rumours claiming that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal

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29 h. ago Tarar assures APNS implementation of PM’s assurance on increase in advertisement rates

Says a vibrant press keeps eye on functioning of govt, highlights issues of public interest The Federal Government will soon

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29 h. ago Govt enacts law to regulate VAs, plans pilot for digital currency

Pakistan has formally enacted its first law to regulate virtual assets, establishing a federal authority to license and oversee crypto-related businesses, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, as the country joins a growing list of nations adopting formal oversight of blockchain-based finance. The Virtual Assets Act, 2025 creates the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), […]

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32 h. ago Govt ministers warn of action if Imran’s sons come to ‘join protest’

Barrister Aqeel Malik indicates govt ‘might deny entry’ to PTI founder’s sons if they attempt to come to ‘spreading discord’ Rana Sanaullah warns PTI founder’s sons of arrest if they join protest movement in Pakistan Claims PTI’s real motive behind protests is incitement and vandalism, not democratic expression Senator Siddiqui rules out the government having […]

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35 h. ago “Pakistan fights terror, it doesn’t fuel it,” says Bilawal Bhutto

In a bold statement to Indian media, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari rejected allegations that Pakistan supports terrorist groups, declaring that “Pakistan is a victim of terrorism, not its facilitator.” He stressed that the Pakistani state does not permit terrorism within or outside its borders, and highlighted the country’s long-standing sacrifices in the fight against […]

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35 h. ago CM Maryam seeks comprehensive plan for first regular school bus service

Punjab CM decides to introduce ‘School of the Month’ award on the basis of discipline, classroom, lab and quality of education, while the ‘Teacher of the Month’ award for best performance LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday sought a comprehensive plan for the first regular school bus service and decided to introduce school […]

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36 h. ago Senators express concern over NHA’s handling of Indus Highway project

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Tuesday raised serious concerns about the awarding of a major highway construction contract to a blacklisted firm, questioning the transparency, procedural lapses, and funding delays surrounding the Rajanpur-Dera Ismail Khan section of the Indus Highway project. The Senate Standing Committee on Communications, chaired by Senator Pervaiz Rasheed, grilled officials from […]

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