7 m. ago Pakistan gaining global ground: Defence minister praises army chief’s US visit as diplomatic milestone

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has hailed Pakistan’s growing influence on military, economic, and diplomatic fronts, calling the recent visit of Pakistan’s Army Chief to the United States a major diplomatic breakthrough. Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Asif said the historic meeting between Pakistan’s top military official and US President Donald Trump reflected […]

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26 m. ago Senate informed: 2,500 civil servants hold dual nationalities, bill still pending

ISLAMABAD – The Senate was informed on Wednesday that around 2,500 civil servants, including four federal secretaries, currently hold dual nationality. The revelation sparked debate during the ongoing budget session, highlighting national security and policy concerns. PML-N Senator Afnan Ullah Khan, who raised the issue, stated that he had submitted a bill to ban dual-national […]

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27 m. ago Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan weather: Severe heat to persist

ISLAMABAD – Severe heat will likely persist in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Friday and Saturday. According to

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30 m. ago “Terrifying nights and missile sirens”: Pakistanis recall horror after returning from Iran

ISLAMABAD – As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, hundreds of Pakistani citizens who were living or traveling in Iran have returned home, sharing harrowing accounts of fear, chaos, and destruction. Mohammad Hassan, a student at the University of Tehran, recently returned to Pakistan and described the terrifying experience. “Those nights were horrifying,” he said. […]

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69 m. ago PM Shehbaz urges swift finalization of national industrial policy to boost local manufacturing

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to quickly finalize the National Industrial Policy in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, he emphasized the importance of resolving industrial sector challenges and speeding up local manufacturing growth. The Prime Minister said domestic industries are key to achieving export-led economic […]

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2 h. ago Pakistan urges UN and global community to stop Israeli aggression against Iran

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has strongly condemned what it called unprovoked and illegal Israeli aggression against Iran, urging the United Nations and the international community to take immediate action to stop it. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Mahmood said that the Israeli military strikes are a direct violation of Iran’s […]

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2 h. ago PTA celebrates 200 million mobile users with free data and call package

ISLAMABAD – In a major announcement, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that the number of mobile phone users in the country has reached 200 million. To mark this achievement, PTA is offering free mobile data and call minutes to all users. According to PTA Chairman, every mobile user will receive 2 GB of […]

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2 h. ago Pakistan raises Rs1.2 trillion through government bond auction

Islamabad: Pakistan has successfully raised over Rs1.2 trillion through a large-scale government bond auction, marking a major step in the country’s debt management and financial reform strategy. A significant portion of this amount—Rs47 billion—was collected through the launch of the country’s first-ever 15-year zero-coupon bond, which attracted strong demand from investors. Unlike traditional bonds, zero-coupon […]

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3 h. ago Aseefa Zardari praises Bilawal for representing Pakistan during difficult times

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan People’s Party leader and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari praised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for representing Pakistan positively on the global stage during challenging times. She spoke during a National Assembly session, highlighting his efforts in showcasing the country’s image internationally. Aseefa began her speech by paying tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces for […]

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3 h. ago Online Taxi Verification App launched in Islamabad; how to use it

ISLAMABAD – Islamabad Police have launched an innovative solution for the citizens of the federal capital — an online Taxi

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4 h. ago Supreme Court dismisses petitions against IHC judges’ transfers in majority verdict

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the petitions challenging the recent transfers of judges, declaring the

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6 h. ago CM Maryam launches more mobile clinics, vows free healthcare for all

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her commitment to providing free medical treatment across the province, calling it her top priority. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the second phase of the Clinics on Wheels project, she emphasized that the government is determined to make healthcare easily accessible for everyone. She also inspected […]

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7 h. ago NADRA Family Registration Certificate fee update 2025 [FRC Alpha, Beta Types]

ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) offers a streamlined process for obtaining a Family Registration Certificate (FRC).

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7 h. ago Minimum bank statement for Sweden Schengen visa in Pakistan [June 2025 Update]

ISLAMABAD – Bank statement is one of the most important documents when a Pakistani applies for short-term Schengen visa of

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14 h. ago Pakistan says not engaged in new military cooperation with Iran amid Israeli strikes

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday Islamabad had not engaged in any new military cooperation with Tehran since Israel launched attacks on Iran last week and had not held specific talks with the United States over the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Iran, which borders Pakistan, has hit back with strikes against […]

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18 h. ago CB turns down SIC’s request for partial reserve seats’ allocation

Justice Mazhar question non-allocation of proportional reserved seats if 39 members have been declared as part of the PTI SIC counsel continues arguments in reserved seats case ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench (CB) of the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) request to allocate reserved seats to the PTI in proportion to […]

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18 h. ago Equal educational opportunities to underprivileged children top priority: PM

PM Shehbaz reviews progress on Daanish University; direction educational facilities in Daanish schools and university should be aligned with int’l standards Emphasizes children from underprivileged and marginalized communities possess immense potential and talent to prove themselves at global stage ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed that educational facilities in Daanish Schools and […]

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20 h. ago ‘Mere Statements Won’t Work’: PTI urges govt to take a clear stance on Israel issue

Sh Waqas Akram strongly condemns ‘unchecked’ Israeli aggression, describing it as a major threat to regional peace and stability PTI information secretary lashes regime for placing Imran Khan in a death cell ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called on the government to take a proactive and decisive stance, rather than limiting itself to issuing statements, […]

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21 h. ago CM Maryam vows to transform major Punjab cities into global IT hubs

Punjab CM reviews progress on Nawaz Sharif IT City Project, stresses effective, swift steps for early completion of project LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday presided over a special meeting in which progress on the Nawaz Sharif IT City (NSIT) project was reviewed. On the occasion, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz vowed to transform […]

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21 h. ago Sherry Rehman slams govt’s cuts in FY26 climate budget amidst rising temperatures

ISLAMABAD: Former climate change minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President, Senator Sherry Rehman, has strongly criticized the federal government’s decision to cut the environment protection budget in the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, calling it an abdication of responsibility in the face of escalating climate challenges. During a press briefing on Wednesday, she noted […]

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