4 h. ago SCO FM’s Council makes sound preparations for Tianjin Summit: Wang Yi

TIANJIN: On July 15, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chaired the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States in Tianjin. When meeting the press with SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev after the meeting, Wang Yi […]

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5 h. ago Investigation deepens into Humaira Asghar’s mysterious death, former staff under scrutiny

KARACHI: The investigation into the death of actress and model Humaira Asghar, whose decomposed body was found in her flat in the Defense area of Karachi, has intensified, with local authorities examining multiple angles of the case. Asghar, who was found dead in her flat on July 8, 2024, had been unreachable since October 7, […]

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5 h. ago State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise by $23 million

KARACHI – Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $19,957.1 million as of July 11, 2025. According to the data released

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6 h. ago Karachi braces for thunderstorms on July 19, warns met office

Karachi is likely to receive thunderstorms and rain on Saturday, July 19, as monsoon currents sweep across much of Sindh. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that rain chances are increasing across the province. Karachi’s temperature is expected to stay between 28°C and 36°C until the weekend. The city experienced its first monsoon spell on […]

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6 h. ago Trump’s tariffs cast shadow over G20 finance talks in South Africa

Tensions over U.S. tariff threats have dominated the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Durban, South Africa. As finance chiefs gathered to discuss global economic cooperation, President Donald Trump’s new tariff plans created concern about further trade disruption and global fragmentation. South Africa, the host, urged G20 countries to show bold leadership and unity in tackling […]

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6 h. ago EU, Pakistan boost ties at 10th political dialogue in Brussels

The 10th Political Dialogue between the European Union and Pakistan was held on July 17 in Brussels, where both sides discussed strengthening their bilateral relationship and regional cooperation. The EU was represented by Olof Skoog, while Pakistan’s delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. This high-level meeting focused on important political, security, and multilateral […]

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11 h. ago PM directs for preparing plan to provide easy loans to farmers

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the relevant authorities to present a policy framework for the provision of easy loans to the farmers for medium and small scale agriculture activities. Priority should be given to providing modern agricultural facilities to farmers owning less than 12 acres of land, the prime […]

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11 h. ago FBR new fees slabs for property buyers and sellers [July 2025]

ISLAMABAD — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a revised tax structure for property transactions in the current

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11 h. ago Israeli military vehicles enter Syrian territory after Damascus airstrikes

A convoy of Israeli military vehicles crossed into Syrian territory near the Druze town of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights on Thursday, following powerful airstrikes on Damascus the previous day. The convoy included four Humvees towing equipment and one transport vehicle carrying troops. The vehicles drove along a road close to the border fence, […]

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14 h. ago Dubai honours Pakistani man over exemplary politeness, respectful behavior

DUBAI – A Pakistani taxi driver, Falak Niaz Khan, has been recognized by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for

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15 h. ago Pakistan cricket team arrives in Bangladesh for upcoming T20I series

The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Bangladesh for their upcoming three-match T20I series, with the second group of players and support staff landing on Wednesday. This marks the final step in the team’s preparations ahead of the series, which is set to begin on July 20, 2025. The second batch, consisting of eight players […]

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15 h. ago Canadian dollar strengthens against Pakistani rupee – 17 July 2025

LAHORE – The buying rate of Canadian has recorded an increase against Pakistani rupee in open market where it stood

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15 h. ago Wang Yi: Meeting of the SCO Foreign Ministers Council makes sound preparations for Tianjin summit

On July 15, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chaired

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16 h. ago Dirham stages recovery against Pakistani rupee – 17 July 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) registered significant recovery against Pakistani rupee in open market where it

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16 h. ago Pakistan rupee slides as Saudi Riyal sees gains – 17 July 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of Saudi Riyal registered upward trend against Pakistani rupee in open market on Thursday as

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27 h. ago July 2025 Update: Legal & Illegal Housing Schemes in Karachi

KARACHI – Amid rapid growth of Pakistan’s real estate market, particularly in the country’s largest city Karachi, as number of

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27 h. ago Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow amid missile supply row

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Tuesday Ukraine should not target Moscow and that he had no plans to supply Kyiv with long-range missiles, following a report the US leader had encouraged President Volodymyr Zelensky to hit the Russian capital. The Financial Times reported that Trump had brought up a potential counteroffensive with Zelensky and even asked […]

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28 h. ago President, PM condemn Kalat terror attack, vow justice for victims

ISLAMABAD, July 16 — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kalat, Balochistan, that claimed the lives of innocent passengers traveling from Karachi to Quetta. The attack was carried out by Indian-backed group “Fitna-ul-Hindustan”, according to official sources. In their statements, both leaders expressed deep grief and […]

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29 h. ago Queen Camilla Admits She Would Have ‘Taken Him’ As She Addresses Addition To Royal Household

Queen Camilla expressed her affection for a rescue dog during a visit to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, admitting she would have been tempted to adopt a Jack Russell cross named Dipsy. The Queen, who turns 78 on Thursday, July 17, shared her thoughts while opening a new garden designed specifically for rescue dogs at […]

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29 h. ago Pakistan Software Export Board audit uncovers illegal transfers, hiring, and more

ISLAMABAD – A recent audit exposed financial mismanagement and illegal practices inside Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), the department responsible

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