3 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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6 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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13 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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13 h. ago Saudi Riyal sheds value against Pak rupee today – 13 August 2025

SAR to PKR – The buying rate of Saudi Riyal recorded a slight dip against Pakistani rupee in open market

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15 h. ago West Indies thrash Pakistan by over 200 runs to seal ODI series

TRINIDAD – Shai Hope’s unbeaten century and Jayden Seales’ six-fer led West Indies to a drought-breaking 2-1 ODI series win

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20 h. ago Pakistan’s outreach to Trump rattles India, says Financial Times

Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagements with the administration of US President Donald Trump have led to a marked improvement in bilateral relations and triggered deep concern in India, the Financial Times has reported in a detailed piece. In a report by correspondents in Islamabad, New Delhi and Washington, the London-based news paper described what it called […]

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28 h. ago Sindh announces affordable electricity for Karachi residents

The Sindh government has announced plans to provide cheaper electricity to Karachi’s residents and industries. Provincial Energy Minister Nasir Hussain Shah stated that under the new regulatory body SEPRA, electricity rates will be much lower than those charged by K-Electric. The Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC) will handle electricity transmission, allowing the government to […]

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29 h. ago Trump’s key talks With Pak Army Chief shake India’s strategic game: British media

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s diplomatic masterstroke stunned India as Islamabad pulled off an unprecedented diplomatic comeback with Trump administration, igniting firestorm

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57 h. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s dangerous plan to fully occupy Gaza

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s plan to fully occupy Gaza, calling it extremely dangerous and provocative. Pakistani Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said countries providing Israel with political protection, military aid, or diplomatic cover are complicit and must take responsibility. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Ambassador Asim stressed that Israel’s […]

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2 d. ago Business community hails proposal to revive sick industrial units, urge reforms

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel (BMP) Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar has welcomed the government’s proposal to introduce a credit scheme for the revival of sick industrial units but cautioned that without practical, on-ground reforms, such initiatives will remain confined to paperwork. He urged the government to link the […]

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3 d. ago West Indies opt to bowl first against Pakistan in second T20I

TRINIDAD – West Indies skipper Shai Hope has won the toss and opted to bowl first against Pakistan in the

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3 d. ago Pakistani, Saudi universities build advanced VTOL surveillance drone

Two Pakistani universities and one Saudi institution have successfully designed, developed, and tested a hybrid autopilot Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drone, marking a major milestone in regional drone technology for surveillance purposes. The project was a joint effort between King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi National Textile Arabia University Faisalabad, and […]

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4 d. ago Modi’s superpower strategy backfires amid Trump, Xi tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to strengthen ties with the US and China have hit a dead end, according to a report by The New York Times. Despite India’s growing economy and global ambitions, tensions with both powers have exposed the country’s diplomatic limits. The report traces the fallout from key moments in Modi’s […]

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4 d. ago Gold price in Pakistan falls to Rs362,400 per Tola amid global dip

KARACHI – Gold rates in Pakistan wrapped up weekn with meagre losses on Saturday amid dip in the international market.

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5 d. ago PM Shehbaz condemns Israel’s Gaza plan as “dangerous escalation”

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned Israel’s new plan to take military control of Gaza City, calling it a “dangerous escalation.” He said this step would worsen the ongoing humanitarian crisis and destroy any hope for peace in the region. His remarks came after Israel’s cabinet approved the plan early Friday, intensifying a nearly two-year-long […]

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6 d. ago Trump urges all Middle East nations to join Abraham Accords for regional peace

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday it was important that Middle Eastern countries join the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize diplomatic ties with Israel, saying it will ensure peace in the region. “Now that the nuclear arsenal being ‘created’ by Iran has been totally OBLITERATED, it is very important to me that […]

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6 d. ago Chinese hydropower wisdom to fuel Kurram Tangi Dam development

A hydropower technology and management training course for water conservancy professionals from Pakistan has been concluded at Shandong Water Conservancy Vocational College (SDWCVC). China’s experience and wisdom on engineering operation management, water conservancy technology application, and innovative practices were shared with Pakistan for application in the Kurram Tangi Dam during the 28-day training, China Economic […]

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6 d. ago Interloop embarks on digital transformation journey with SAP Ariba

Interloop Limited, one of the world’s largest vertically integrated textile manufacturers and a leading garment exporter from Pakistan, continues to play a critical role in driving the country’s export growth. With an annual revenue exceeding USD 500 million, the company contributes significantly to Pakistan’s overall export earnings, reflecting the strength and potential of the textile […]

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6 d. ago Imran urges nationwide strike for ‘achieving true freedom’ on August 14: Aleema

PTI founder satisfied with recent protests, especially in KP and Punjab, comparing current repression to even more severe than past dictators Declares no new candidates would be nominated to replace PTI leaders who were disqualified Reiterates opposition to operations in KP, emphasizing actions against their own people only fuel resentment, Aleema states Urges PTI leaders […]

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7 d. ago British High Commissioner flies with PIA, expresses hope for direct UK

ISLAMABAD – British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott boarded Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Sindh capital Karachi to

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