17 h. ago Speaker Ayaz Sadiq invites opposition for talks with government

Islamabad: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has formally invited opposition parties to engage in meaningful negotiations with the government to resolve ongoing political issues. The offer came during his remarks about opposition members’ rights, following comments made by former Speaker Asad Qaiser. The Speaker underlined the importance of respecting parliamentary traditions, the constitution, laws, and […]

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44 h. 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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45 h. ago Azerbaijani president thanks Pakistan in phone call over Karabakh support

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a phone call from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday evening, during which Aliyev praised Pakistan’s consistent and strong support on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue. The conversation highlighted the close friendship between the two countries, built on shared values and mutual respect. Both leaders expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral […]

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57 h. ago Jamie Lee Curtis strongly reacts to criticism of Pamela and Liam Neeson’s rumoured romance

Jamie Lee Curtis is feeling every emotion everywhere all at once. The Freakier Friday star reacted to speculation that Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are in a relationship with a strongly-worded message to the public. “With all due respect to pop culture, if love has found way into that relationship-God bless them both-leave them the […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan envoy visits Gansu to boost cooperation in agriculture sector

Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, held a productive visit to Gansu Province aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, education, and cultural exchange, China Economic Net reported on Saturday. During his three-day tour, the Ambassador met with senior provincial leaders, including Hu Changsheng, CPC Secretary of Gansu, to discuss strengthening government-to-government, business-to-business, and people-to-people […]

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3 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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3 d. ago Kazakhstan ready to investment in construction of new trade corridors via China to CASs: Envoy

Yerzhan Kistafin meets Pakistan’s Communications Minister, says Kazakh President to visit Pakistan in November ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin on Saturday expressed his country’s readiness to provide full investment for the construction of new trade corridors through China to Central Asian States (CASs), according to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). The […]

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4 d. ago Maryam Nawaz and Australian envoy discuss trade, climate, partnerships

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins in Lahore on Friday for a farewell meeting, where both leaders discussed trade expansion, investment opportunities, and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Maryam praised Hawkins for his distinguished service in Pakistan, highlighting his role in promoting friendly relations and long-term partnerships between the two countries […]

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4 d. ago Ali Zafar shows love for legend Alamgir Haq by singing Balo Batiyan

Pakistani singer Ali Zafar expressed deep respect and admiration for the legendary Alamgir Haq after Alamgir performed the hit song “Balo Batiyan” at an overseas Independence Day concert. Ali shared a heartfelt video on Instagram capturing this special moment, stirring emotions among fans. In the video, Ali praised Alamgir’s soulful performance, calling it “heartwarming” and […]

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5 d. ago Ambassador of Pakistan concludes productive orientation visit to Gansu Province

Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, the current Pakistani envoy in Beijing undertook an orientation visit to Gansu Province on 04-06 August 2025,

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5 d. ago Uzbekistan envoy urges Pak, Uzbek business community to benefit from new agreement

ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan Ambassador Mr Alisher Tukhtaev on Thursday urged business communities of Pakistan and Uzbekistan to take benefit from the recent agreement signed between the two countries and take bilateral trade to new heights. “We have set an ambitious but achievable target, to increase the volume of bilateral trade to $2 billion in the coming […]

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5 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 Kazakh envoy discusses academic, interfaith collaboration with IIUI president

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin, called on the President of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, at his office on Wednesday at the new campus. During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed avenues of strengthening academic collaboration and enhancing joint efforts to promote peace and interfaith harmony. […]

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6 d. ago Dawlance CEO and Turkish envoy discuss investment opportunities

Umar Ahsan Khan, CEO of Dawlance, met with the Ambassador of Türkiye to discuss strengthening bilateral economic relations and exploring investment opportunities. The meeting emphasized the deep historical ties between Pakistan and Türkiye and highlighted the potential for increased cooperation in trade and investment sectors. Umar Khan shared that since Dawlance became a part of […]

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6 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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6 d. ago President Zardari, Omani Envoy Alkharusi  discuss ways to boost bilateral trade, ties

ISLAMABAD – Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Pakistan, Mr. Fahad Sulaiman Khalaf Alkharusi, called on President Asif Ali

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7 d. ago Taxpayers, backbone of economy should be treated with respect: Dr Asif Jah

FTO introduces fast-track complaint disposal system to facilitate taxpayers across the country The office of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO)

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7 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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7 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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7 d. ago 524 ASIs of Lahore Police confirmed, over 800 more to follow suit soon

CCPO Kamyana visits grave of martyred DIG Syed Ahmad Mubeen, lays floral wreath and offers fateha for the martyred LAHORE: Lahore Police have confirmed 524 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) in their respective positions, according to a statement released by the spokesperson for Lahore Police on Tuesday. The spokesman added that over 800 more ASIs, currently serving […]

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