2 h. ago China breaks investment record in Punjab with $150M textile project

LAHORE — China has set a new record for the fastest foreign investment in Punjab. Major textile firm Challenge Textile Group will invest $150 million to build Pakistan’s largest advanced textile mill in the province. At a ceremony in Lahore, Bank of Punjab and Challenge Fashion Pvt Ltd signed an MoU to establish a high-tech […]

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2 h. ago Punjab Assembly applauds COAS for unmasking India’s terror links

The Punjab Assembly received a resolution on Tuesday to honour Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his recent US visit. The resolution, submitted by Shoaib Siddiqui of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, praised the visit as a success. It also commended his efforts to expose India’s alleged involvement in terrorism in Pakistan. The resolution highlighted […]

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3 h. ago Hajj 2026: Designated banks to collect applications on Saturday

KARACHI – To facilitate the collection of Hajj applications from registered applicants of Hajj 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan,

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3 h. ago Flooding in Hunza River causes massive damage, blocks Karakoram Highway

GILGIT: Flooding in the Hunza River has caused significant destruction in the Gulmit area of Gojal, leaving the Karakoram Highway blocked for vehicular traffic since yesterday. The RCC bridge in Gulmit has been buried under flood debris, cutting off travel between Pakistan and China via the Khunjerab border. Local authorities have engaged two excavators from […]

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3 h. ago PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhry hospitalised due to deteriorating kidney infection

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ejaz Chaudhry, who is currently incarcerated, was admitted to the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute in Lahore on Wednesday after his health worsened due to a severe kidney infection. His lawyer, Rana Mudassar, confirmed the hospitalization, stating that Chaudhry was undergoing multiple tests to address his health issues, including seven […]

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4 h. ago Gold Rates drop to Rs358,100 in Pakistan amid dip in global rates

KARACHI — Gold prices continued their downward trend in domestic markets today. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers

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4 h. ago Bilawal slams PM Shehbaz for slow progress on Karachi’s water

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for unequal development. He said Punjab enjoys Shehbaz’s fast action, but Karachi faces slow progress. Bilawal spoke at the New Hub Canal inauguration, highlighting Karachi’s long-standing water problems. He said it is unfair for Punjab to get “Shehbaz speed” while Karachi […]

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4 h. ago PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s health worsens, transferred to hospital

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s health worsened while in Kot Lakhpat Jail. Authorities transferred him to Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) for urgent medical tests. His lawyer, Rana Mudassir, said Chaudhry suffers severe kidney infection and has seven stones in his kidneys. Despite treatment in jail, his condition didn’t improve, and he lost […]

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4 h. ago Ambassador of Japan extends heartfelt greetings to Pakistan on Independence Day

ISLAMABAD – Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of Pakistan

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4 h. ago Shaheens set to begin Top End T20 series campaign on August 14

DARWIN – Pakistan Shaheens led by Muhammad Irfan Khan will begin their campaign in the Top End T20 Series on

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5 h. ago Moody’s boosts Pakistan’s Rating to Caa1 amid Economic Recovery

ISLAMABAD – Moody’s boosts Pakistan’s rating from Caa2 to Caa1 amid turning point in economic recovery as the country opted

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5 h. ago Naseem Shah continues his Partnership with TECNO for its Upcoming Spark 40 Series

ISLAMABAD – TECNO has officially announced that Pakistan’s star fast bowler Naseem Shah will continue as the brand ambassador for its

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6 h. ago Iran Ambassador Moghadam congratulates Pakistan on 78th Independence Day

ISLAMABAD – Iran Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam on Wednesday extended warm greetings to Pakistan and its people on occasion of

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6 h. ago Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Azerbaijan’s highest military honour

RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, was awarded Azerbaijan’s prestigious Patriotic War Medal on Wednesday. Azerbaijan’s Defence Minister, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, presented the award during his visit to the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The medal was conferred on behalf of Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev. According to Inter-Services Public Relations […]

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7 h. ago Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s deep fraternal bonds with Azerbaijan

RAWALPINDI – Colonel General Karim Valiyev, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan

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9 h. ago CJP Afridi recuses himself from hearing Bahria Town property auction case  

ISLAMABAD –  Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has recused himself from hearing the Bahria Town property auction case. During

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9 h. ago Pernille Ironside begins new role as UNICEF Representative in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pernille Ironside, the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, has formally taken up her role, presenting her credentials

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10 h. ago UK Pound remains flat against Pak rupee today – 13 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – UK Pound buying rate remained steady as it stood at Rs380.07 in open market of Pakistan on Wednesday

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10 h. ago ODI series: Pakistan captain unveils reason behind miserable defeat at hands of West Indies  

LAHORE –  Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan said early wickets in the run chase were the key reason behind his team’s

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11 h. ago UAE Dirham slightly dips against Pakistani rupee today – 13 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) fell slightly on Wednesday in open market of Pakistan as 1

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