31 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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42 h. ago NA Deputy Speaker pays tributes to Chinese people’s resilience, steadfastness in 14 years of war

80th anniversary of Chinese People’s War of Resistance China first country to hold ground against fascism: Ambassador Jiang Zaidong The

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69 h. ago Pakistan gets offers in 100,000 metric tons white sugar tender

The lowest price offered in the international tender from Pakistan to buy 100,000 metric tons of sugar on Monday was believed to be $539 a metric ton cost and freight included (c&f), European traders said in initial assessments. Offers in the tender from the state trading agency Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) are still being […]

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3 d. ago Trump’s tariffs trigger boycott calls against US brands in India

MUMBAI: From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs. India, the world’s most populous nation, is a key market for American brands that have rapidly expanded to target […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan appoints maritime law consultant for new gulf ferry service

Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs has approved the first ferry service license for Sea Keepers International, a UK-based ferry operator. The service will connect Pakistan with Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. On August 5, Sea Keepers International officially received permission to start operating ferry routes. This new service is expected to boost trade, […]

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3 d. ago Spain and eight European nations condemn Israel’s Gaza occupation plan

Spain and eight European countries strongly condemned Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City on Sunday. They warned that this move could cause many civilian deaths and force nearly one million Palestinians to leave their homes. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet has already approved a large-scale operation to take control of Gaza City. This […]

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3 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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5 d. ago Iran arrests 20 suspected Mossad operatives, vows harsh punishment

TEHRAN: Iran has arrested 20 people it alleges are operatives of Israel’s Mossad spy agency in recent months, the judiciary said on Saturday, warning that they will face no leniency and will be made an example of. On Wednesday, Iran executed a nuclear scientist named Rouzbeh Vadi, who was convicted of spying for Israel and […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Romania to partner on AI, cybersecurity, and exports

Pakistan and Romania are moving toward stronger collaboration in science, technology, and innovation. On Saturday, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi met Romanian Ambassador Dan Stoenescu in Islamabad. They discussed launching joint ventures in software development, particularly targeting the European Union and Gulf markets. During the meeting, Stoenescu proposed signing a Memorandum […]

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5 d. ago Hunger kills 4 more in Gaza; world condemns Israel’s “complete siege”

Gaza’s health ministry reported that four more Palestinians died from hunger in the last 24 hours. This raises the total hunger-related deaths to 201. Meanwhile, the international community, including China, the UN, and several European countries, strongly condemned Israel’s plan for a “complete siege” of Gaza. They warned that this move will worsen the already […]

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6 d. ago NAB auctions three Bahria Town properties; three remain unsold

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday auctioned six prime commercial properties belonging to Bahria Town, intensifying efforts to recover funds in connection with a 2019 court-approved plea bargain involving Malik Riaz’s family. The move follows a 2019 plea bargain sanctioned by the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The auction of properties was conducted at NAB’s […]

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6 d. ago Students in Karachi develop innovative ablution water recycling system

KARACHI: In a groundbreaking achievement, students from the Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT) have created a water recycling system designed specifically for ablution (wuzu), marking a significant step towards water conservation and addressing Pakistan’s environmental challenges. The project, named “Nahr Al Khair” (River of Goodness), has been installed at Jamia Masjid Ali in the Buffer […]

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7 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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7 d. ago Massive tech glitch grounds United airlines flights nationwide

Thousands of passengers across the United States faced major disruptions on Wednesday after United Airlines halted many of its flights due to a large-scale system issue. The grounding affected “mainline flights,” which operate between major hubs like Chicago, Newark, and Houston, and lasted for over an hour before systems were restored. The airline confirmed the […]

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8 d. ago US envoy meets Putin for three hours ahead of Trump’s sanctions deadline

MOSCOW: United States envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Wednesday, two days before the expiry of a deadline set by President Donald Trump for Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine or face new sanctions. Witkoff flew to Moscow on a last-minute mission to seek a breakthrough […]

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8 d. ago Govt ensuring safe, smooth travel for Arbaeen pilgrims: Khawaja Asif

Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday assured the National Assembly that the government is taking all necessary measures to facilitate Shia pilgrims traveling to Iran and Iraq for Arbaeen. Speaking in the National Assembly, he emphasized that the safety and convenience of the pilgrims remain a top priority, and relevant departments have been […]

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8 d. ago Balochistan mandated to operate flights from Quetta to Iran, Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrims: Kh Asif

Defense minister says govt fully committed to ensuring safe, comfortable, and timely transportation for all Arbaeen pilgrims ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday asserted that the government was taking measures to facilitate Arbaeen pilgrim following a ban on overland travel, saying the Balochistan government has been directed to operate direct flights from Quetta to […]

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8 d. ago Hearing impaired youth launch sign language podcast to address health, rights, and empowerment

LAHORE: In a groundbreaking initiative, deaf youth in Lahore have launched a podcast entirely in Pakistani Sign Language (PSL), focusing on important issues such as health, rights, and empowerment. The six-episode series, produced by the Institute for Social and Youth Development (ISYD) in collaboration with Y-PEER Pakistan, Disabilities2030, and other partners, features youth with hearing […]

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9 d. ago Govt approves Quetta flights for Arbaeen pilgrims amid road ban

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told the National Assembly that special flights would be arranged for Arbaeen pilgrims this year. The federal government has directed the Balochistan government to operate direct flights from Quetta to Iran and Iraq. This follows a travel ban on road journeys due to major security threats. Every year, thousands of Shia […]

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9 d. ago Trinity’s Ameenah Babar Wins Silver at International Economics Olympiad

History in the Making: Trinity’s Ameenah Babar Wins Silver at International Economics Olympiad — Highest Ever Rank for Pakistan. In a groundbreaking achievement that places Pakistan firmly on the global academic map, Ameenah Babar, a student of Trinity School Lahore, has won the Silver Medal at the International Economics Olympiad (IEO) 2025, held in Baku, […]

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