18 h. ago Italian cricketer Zain Naqvi aims to face Pakistan in T20 world cup

Pakistani-origin Italian opener Zain Naqvi has expressed his strong desire to play against Pakistan in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. In an exclusive interview with Geo News, Zain shared his journey from moving to Italy as a teenager to representing the country on the international cricket stage. Zain explained that when he moved […]

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38 h. ago Aurangzeb to Moody’s: Reforms are working, investment doors are open

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday briefed Moody’s Investors Service on Pakistan’s economic reforms and efforts to re-enter global financial markets. He said Pakistan is moving forward with a reform-driven strategy and aims to launch its first Panda bond — a renminbi-denominated bond to be floated in China. The finance minister was joined by State […]

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66 h. ago Naqvi attends trilateral talks in Tehran on pilgrims’ issues, border concerns

TEHRAN: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi attended a trilateral conference in Tehran on Monday with his Iranian and Iraqi counterparts, Eskandar Momeni and Abdul Amir al-Shammari, to address the challenges faced by pilgrims and discuss border issues. The conference aimed at improving the coordination between Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq to resolve the difficulties faced by pilgrims […]

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4 d. ago PCB sets stage for big PSL changes with asset valuation drive

LAHORE, July 12 — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched a detailed valuation of Pakistan Super League (PSL) assets, a move aimed at paving the way for key commercial decisions before the next season. According to sources, this evaluation will include the financial worth of all six PSL franchises, along with the league’s commercial […]

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5 d. ago Italy make history, qualify for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026  

The Hague –  Italy’s men’s cricket team has made history by qualifying for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Russia ink agreement to revive Pakistan Steel Mills

Project aims to restart, expand steel production Pakistan and Russia on Friday signed an agreement to restore and modernise Pakistan

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5 d. ago Pakistan issues ordinance to regulate virtual assets, establishes regulatory authority

ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Vara) Ordinance 2025, which establishes a new body to regulate virtual asset services in Pakistan. The ordinance aims to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing while ensuring the proper oversight of virtual asset transactions within the country. The ordinance comes into immediate […]

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5 d. ago Global fund slashes Pakistan’s health aid by $27 million amid rising HIV and TB threats

ISLAMABAD – The Global Fund has cut $27 million from Pakistan’s health funding, significantly affecting national programs aimed at controlling HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The reduction comes as the country battles a worsening public health crisis. The decision reduces Pakistan’s total allocation under Grant Cycle 7 from $250.8 million to $223.6 million. The biggest cut […]

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5 d. ago President Zardari strongly condemns brutal killing of passengers in Balochistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the ruthless killing of passengers in Balochistan. In his statement, he described the attack as a cruel act by terrorists. The president said terrorists stopped a bus and brutally killed innocent passengers. He called the violence a wicked conspiracy by Fitna-ul-Hindustan aimed at spreading bloodshed in Pakistan. He […]

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6 d. 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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9 d. ago Pakistan looks beyond traditional markets as TDAP approves export expansion plan

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) on Monday approved a series of strategic initiatives aimed at boosting the country’s export competitiveness and diversifying market access during its 12th board meeting held in Islamabad. The meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, was attended by senior government officials and members of the […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan launches bold AI plan to train 20,000 youth and fuel innovation

The Government of Pakistan has officially launched a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development Plan aimed at transforming the country’s digital landscape. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) will lead the initiative, which includes establishing AI hubs, training centers, and innovation platforms nationwide. The project is designed to equip thousands of Pakistanis with future-ready […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Azerbaijan ink $2 billion investment deal: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that Pakistan and Azerbaijan have signed a $2 billion investment agreement, aimed at boosting economic cooperation between the two countries. The announcement came during the PM’s official visit to Baku, where he met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Speaking to the media, PM Shehbaz called his meeting with President […]

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1 week ago India unveils $234 million drone push after border tensions with Pakistan

India is preparing to launch a massive $234 million incentive programme to boost its domestic drone industry following recent military clashes with Pakistan, sources revealed on Friday. The move is aimed at reducing dependency on imported drone parts and developing a strong local manufacturing base for both civil and military use. The planned programme, set […]

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1 week ago Pakistan opens mining sector to US, China & Russia with equal bidding rights

In a major policy shift aimed at attracting global investment, Pakistan has invited companies from the United States, China, and Russia to bid for multibillion-dollar mining contracts, including the high-profile Reko Diq gold and copper project. The government is promoting an “open-handed policy” that ensures equal opportunity for all foreign investors, regardless of geopolitical alignments. […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Sidhu Concludes Historic US Visit to Boost Military Ties

In a historic move aimed at enhancing Pakistan-US defence cooperation, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, recently concluded an official visit to the United States. This visit marks the first by a serving PAF chief in over a decade and is seen as a pivotal […]

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2 w. ago Media Matters for Democracy Launches ‘Sahafat.AI’  — A Groundbreaking Initiative to Integrate Artificial Intelligence in Pakistani Newsrooms

Islamabad, 30th June 2025 — Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD) is pleased to formally announce the launch of Sahafat. AI, a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming newsroom workflows in Pakistan through the responsible and context-specific integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This strategic programme represents a major advancement in MMfD’s ongoing mission to strengthen independent journalism […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz vows to make Pakistan a top global tourist destination

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced plans to include Pakistan among the world’s top tourist destinations by unlocking the country’s full tourism potential. He made these remarks while chairing a high-level meeting on promoting tourism in Pakistan. During the session, officials presented proposals aimed at boosting the tourism sector and attracting international and […]

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2 w. ago Media Matters for Democracy Launches ‘Sahafat.AI’ — A Groundbreaking Initiative to Integrate Artificial Intelligence in Pakistani Newsrooms

Islamabad, 30th June 2025 — Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD) is pleased to formally announce the launch of Sahafat. AI, a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming newsroom workflows in Pakistan through the responsible and context-specific integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This strategic programme represents a major advancement in MMfD’s ongoing mission to strengthen independent journalism […]

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2 w. ago ACE Money Transfer CEO meets ministers to advance legal remittance, financial digitization

Mr Rashid Ashraf, Chief Executive Officer of ACE Money Transfer, conducted a series of strategic meetings in Islamabad with the Honorable Finance Minister, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, and other senior government officials to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s Financial infrastructure and enhancing formal remittance inflows. A key focus of discussion was the development of […]

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