35 m. ago PSQCA Board greenlights sweeping reforms to boost institutional performance

In a decisive push to reform and energize Pakistan’s quality control infrastructure, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain

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9 h. ago ACC annual meeting in doubt as India begins lobbying against Dhaka venue

The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual meeting has come under a cloud of uncertainty after India began lobbying member nations to oppose the scheduled gathering in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sources confirmed on Friday. India’s opposition, reportedly due to the Bangladeshi venue, has now evolved into a full-scale effort to prevent the meeting from taking place. Sources […]

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10 h. ago President calls for promoting trade, investment ties with Czech Republic, Ukraine

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday called for promoting Pakistan’s trade and investment relations with Czech Republic and Ukraine as Pakistan’s ambassadors-designate for both countries called on him here. The president, in a meeting with Pakistan’s designated Ambassador to Czech Republic Shahryar Akbar Khan, said that the Czech Republic was an important partner for Pakistan […]

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12 h. ago Nine senior SBCA officials arrested in Lyari building collapse investigation

KARACHI: In a significant development following the tragic collapse of a five-storey building in Lyari, Karachi, on July 4, police have arrested nine senior officers of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) for questioning. The collapse, which claimed 27 lives and left 11 others injured, has led to outrage and a high-level investigation. Among those […]

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13 h. ago Chinese FM calls for joint efforts in finding right way for China, U.S. to get along

KUALA LUMPUR: China and the United States should work together to find the right way to get along with each other in the new era, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed his hope that the […]

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13 h. ago Pakistan and China unite to combat fake news through joint media efforts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have entered into an agreement to enhance their collaboration in media and broadcasting, focusing on countering the spread of fake news and disinformation. This agreement was finalized during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, and Cao Shumin, the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC […]

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15 h. ago Yango Pakistan joins hands with DealCart to launch grocery delivery on its SuperApp

KARACHI: Yango Pakistan, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has officially expanded its SuperApp offering with the launch of a dedicated grocery delivery service that will be available across Karachi. In strategic collaboration with the e-commerce platform DealCart, the new feature allows users to order everyday essentials directly through the same app they […]

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17 h. ago Islamabad court suspends ban on 27 youTube channels of journalists and critics

An Islamabad court on Friday suspended a previous order banning 27 YouTube channels operated by prominent Pakistani journalists and content creators. The suspension was issued by Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka, offering temporary relief to the affected individuals. The original ban was based on a petition by the newly formed National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency […]

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19 h. ago Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian exports starting August 1

In a new escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has sent a formal letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, warning of a 35% import tax on Canadian exports beginning August 1. The warning marks a renewed push in Trump’s aggressive trade policy, with similar letters reportedly sent to over 20 countries this […]

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19 h. ago Pakistan and Vietnam take big step toward boosting bilateral trade

Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to begin negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within this year, aiming to boost trade flows between the two countries. The decision was made during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting held in Hanoi on Friday, marking the first session of its kind in eight years. The meeting […]

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19 h. ago Chinese firm urges Pakistan to extend support for 1124 MW Kohala Hydropower project

ISLAMABAD – The Chinese-backed Kohala Hydropower Company Limited (KHCL) has raised concerns over its exclusion from Pakistan’s revised draft Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35 and has requested an extension of its Letter of Support (LoS). In a letter to the Power Division, KHCL CEO Liu Yonggang called for a formal notification to extend […]

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19 h. ago SBCA officials blamed for Karachi’s Lyari building collapse that killed 27, police tell court

KARACHI -Police on Friday submitted a preliminary investigation report to the court regarding the tragic building collapse in Karachi’s Baghdadi

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20 h. ago Govt vows action after illegal deer hunting in Margalla hills

The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik has taken serious notice of the recent incident of illegal hunting of a deer in the Margalla Hills National Park. An inquiry into the incident is already underway. A First Information Report (FIR) has been duly registered, and the investigation is progressing in […]

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20 h. ago Special Savings Certificates: Rs5,300 profit announced on Rs100,000 investment

ISLAMABAD – The Central Directorate of National Savings has slashed the profit rates on Special Savings Certificates with effect from

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24 h. ago When Pakistanis, other nationals can buy property in Saudi Arabia? [Check Locations]

JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia has taken a major step to attract massive foreign investment as it has decided to allow

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28 h. ago Atif Ikram Sheikh terms media’s role crucial for social, economic development of country

Stable media vital for business growth, investment: Senator Sarmad Ali   President of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Senator

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31 h. ago Police arrest 149, including 48 Chinese, in scam call centre raid

Police have arrested 149 people – including 71 foreigners, mostly Chinese – in a raid on a scam call centre, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) said on Thursday. “During the raid, a large call centre was uncovered, which was involved in Ponzi schemes and investment fraud. Through this fraudulent network, the public was […]

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32 h. ago IT minister, Meta delegation discuss AI, digital cooperation

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday discussed advancing digitization in Pakistan, exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhancing cooperation in public sector innovation and capacity-building. During a meeting with a high-level delegation from Meta, led by Sarim Aziz, Director of South and Central Asia Public Policy, the minister […]

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35 h. ago Humaira Asghar Ali’s brother arrives to claim her body; investigation underway

KARACHI: The brother of deceased actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali arrived in Karachi on Thursday to claim her body, which was found in an apartment in DHA, Phase-VI earlier this week. Naveed Asghar, who traveled from Lahore, met with South SSP Mahazoor Ali and Gizri SHO Farooq Ahmed Sanjrani, expressing his wish to take […]

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35 h. ago Passengers kidnapped near Sardhaka as terror threat grows in Balochistan

The Balochistan government confirmed on Thursday that several passengers were kidnapped near Sardhaka, an area already under stress from rising militant activity. According to government spokesperson Shahid Rind, the kidnapping occurred during a fresh wave of coordinated attacks in Quetta, Kalat, Mastung, and Sardhaka. Security forces have launched a full-scale search and rescue operation in […]

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