7 h. ago Trump says ‘honoured’ to host Field Marshal Munir for talks in White House

This man was extremely influential in stopping India-Pakistan fighting from Pakistan side, the US president tells media Trump once again claims credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire despite PM Modi’s denial US president says, “We’re in talks with Pakistan on a trade agreement WASHINGTON, DC: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was “honoured” […]

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9 h. ago Tragedy at sea: 60 migrants feared dead in twin Libya shipwrecks

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that at least 60 migrants are feared dead following two separate shipwrecks off the Libyan coast in the past week. These tragedies underscore the growing dangers migrants face while attempting the perilous Mediterranean crossing to reach Europe. The first incident occurred on June 12 near the Libyan […]

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11 h. ago Pakistan signs $1 billion deal with ADB to boost financial reforms

Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $1 billion financing agreement. The deal includes both Islamic and traditional financing methods. It will support Pakistan’s economic reforms over the next five years. Officials say this agreement reflects growing international trust in Pakistan’s financial direction. The government hopes it will help strengthen its global […]

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11 h. ago China, Central Asian countries sign landmark treaty, vow to boost cooperation

ASTANA: In a historic first, the China-Central Asia Summit was hosted in a Central Asian country, as leaders of China and five Central Asian nations gathered on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, for the summit’s second edition. In a new landmark, the six countries signed the Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation […]

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19 h. ago G7 summit ends without major deals as leaders struggle to unite after Trump’s exit

The Group of Seven (G7) summit ended without any major joint agreements, as world leaders failed to present a united stance on key global issues after U.S. President Donald Trump’s early departure. The leaders of Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan met in Kananaskis, Alberta, where discussions centered on Russia’s war in Ukraine […]

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39 h. ago Doctor who supplied Ketamine to Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty

LOS ANGELES – A California doctor accused of supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry in the weeks before his tragic death has agreed to plead guilty, according to court documents filed Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of illegal ketamine distribution, while federal prosecutors have agreed to drop several other charges, […]

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43 h. ago Pakistan, US agree to expedite finalisation of trade agreement

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the United States on Tuesday agreed to accelerate the finalisation of a bilateral trade agreement aimed

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55 h. ago Delegates wrap up tour of Western capitals after India conflict

A Pakistani delegation formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to present Islamabad’s perspective on its recent conflict with India wrapped up its Brussels tour on Monday, the chief of the mission said in a statement, calling on European leaders to help steer the region back “from the brink” of war. Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto […]

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66 h. ago Pakistan powers up: final agreements for Karachi’s nuclear plants approved

Pakistan is moving ahead with signing power purchase agreements for its two major nuclear power plants in Karachi — K-2 and K-3. These agreements involve three parties: the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G). The approval came during a recent meeting of […]

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3 d. ago Trump predicts peace deal between Israel and Iran, claims back

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has predicted that Israel and Iran, despite being longtime enemies, will eventually sign a peace agreement. In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump claimed that both countries are already involved in indirect communications and that peace may come sooner than expected. Trump wrote, “These two eternal enemies will […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan emerges as vital air route as airlines reroute amid middle East airspace closures

June 15, 2025 – As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to disrupt regional aviation, Pakistan’s airspace has become a crucial corridor for international flights, especially for airlines connecting Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Major carriers such as Emirates are now flying over northern and western Pakistan to reach destinations like Egypt and North America. […]

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4 d. ago “Still ashamed”: Khawaja Asif calls Abhinandan’s release a national surrender

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called the return of Indian pilot Abhinandan in 2019 a major mistake and a form of national surrender. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said the decision hurt Pakistan’s military pride. He claimed it was made by former Army Chief General Bajwa in agreement with the then Prime Minister. The minister […]

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4 d. ago Govt to enforce Rs77 petroleum levy and Rs5 carbon levy from july 1

The federal government will impose a Rs77 per litre petroleum levy and Rs5 per litre carbon levy on petrol, diesel, and furnace oil from July 1, 2025. This decision is part of Pakistan’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) to promote climate resilience and stabilize the economy. […]

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5 d. ago Liverpool agree 136.3mn euros fee to sign Leverkusen’s Wirtz

Premier League champions Liverpool have agreed a fee of 136.3 million euros ($156.75 million) to sign Germany’s attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, British media reported on Friday. The Athletic reported that Wirtz is expected to sign a five-year contract, with the fee comprised of a 117.5 million euros upfront amount and […]

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5 d. ago Meta invests $14.3B in scale AI as CEO joins superintelligence push

Meta has made a massive move in the AI world by investing $14.3 billion in Scale AI. This deal gives Meta a 49% stake in the data-labeling company, which is now valued at $29 billion. The partnership aims to boost Meta’s efforts in building superintelligent AI systems. As part of the agreement, Scale AI CEO […]

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5 d. ago India and China to resume direct flights as relations warm up

India and China have agreed to speed up the restart of direct flights, which were suspended during rising tensions. This decision comes as both countries try to repair ties damaged during the 2020 border clashes in the Ladakh region. Restoring air travel will help improve people-to-people contact, tourism, and business. This agreement was made during […]

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5 d. ago IMF rejection halts Pakistan’s $6 billion refinery upgrade plans

Pakistan’s plans to upgrade its oil refineries hit a roadblock after the IMF rejected key government proposals linked to tax relief. The proposals were designed to support $6 billion in investment aimed at producing cleaner, Euro-V standard fuels. This decision has stalled the upgrade projects, according to officials from the Petroleum Division. The government had […]

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5 d. ago PIA shares update on flights to Gulf countries, Europe amid Iran

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced changes to its flight routes for destinations in the Gulf and Europe

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6 d. ago Pakistan urges EU to press India against suspending water treaty

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the European Union to guide the region back to a diplomatic path, calling for a comprehensive dialogue that includes Kashmir, water disputes, and trade. The statement comes after the Pakistani delegation, led by the PPP chairman, reached Brussels on Wednesday. This follows successful visits to Washington, New York, and London, […]

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6 d. ago PM, UAE President reaffirm commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in region

Premier Shehbaz, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discuss a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest Both leaders express satisfaction over positive trajectory of bilateral ties and ongoing engagements at all levels They agree to maintain close coordination and continue working together to advance shared goals of regional peace and […]

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