1 hour ago Dar rejects false claims of nuclear threat to Israel, warns against any aggression

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly rejected claims that Pakistan threatened to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if an attack occurred on Iran. Dar described the reports as “fake news” and dismissed them as baseless misinformation. Speaking in the Senate, Dar clarified that Pakistan’s nuclear program is solely for national defense and not […]

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2 h. ago Per tola Gold Price in Pakistan dips to Rs361,300 after record surge

ISLAMABAD – Gold rates continue to fluctuate in Pakistan and prices of yellow metal moved down by Rs1000 to Rs361,300

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3 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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3 h. ago Cement Prices to rise after 6% Royalty ruling by Lahore High Court; Check New Rates

LAHORE – The cost of construction in Punjab is expected to climb after a key court ruling that imposed 6percenty

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5 h. ago Aurangzeb: Economy shielded against middle east crisis, US tariffs under review

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb assured that Pakistan is fully prepared to handle any economic fallout from Middle East tensions. Speaking at a national workshop in Islamabad, he said the government recently held meetings with key officials. These meetings focused on stock reserves and keeping asset prices stable in case of regional escalation. The minister expressed […]

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6 h. ago PM Shehbaz orders Reko Diq to be linked with railway network by 2028

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to connect the Reko Diq mining site in Balochistan to Pakistan’s national railway network by the year 2028. The move aims to boost regional development and improve cargo transportation across the country. During a high-level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, officials presented a detailed briefing […]

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6 h. ago Pakistan joins China’s GDI to speed up progress on sustainable development goals

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has officially aligned itself with China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) to accelerate its progress toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With strong bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is in a strategic position to embed GDI into its national development agenda. The Global Development […]

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6 h. ago 39 government departments exceed budget limits, energy and defense lead

ISLAMABAD – At least 39 federal departments in Pakistan have overspent their allocated budgets for the current fiscal year, with the energy and defense sectors emerging as the top contributors to the excess. Meanwhile, dozens of other departments failed to utilize their full funds. According to official budget documents, the energy sector overspent by Rs129.5 […]

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6 h. ago PM Shehbaz highlights blue economy as key to Pakistan’s growth

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the vital role of the blue economy in Pakistan’s development, calling it a major force for national and regional economic progress. While speaking at the soft launch of the second International Maritime Expo and Conference in Islamabad, the prime minister stated that Pakistan must fully explore its […]

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7 h. ago 268 Pakistani pilgrims return safely from Iraq via special flights

ISLAMABAD – As part of ongoing repatriation efforts, 268 Pakistani pilgrims have returned safely from Iraq through special flights arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, two flights successfully landed in Karachi and Islamabad, bringing back the pilgrims who were in Iraq for religious purposes. The repatriation is part […]

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7 h. ago Pakistan denies supplying missiles to Iran, calls reports baseless propaganda

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly rejected recent media reports claiming it supplied non-nuclear ballistic missiles to Iran amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. Officials called the claims false, baseless, and part of a deliberate propaganda campaign. According to diplomatic and security sources in Islamabad, the reports making rounds on international and social media platforms […]

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7 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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8 h. ago PM Shehbaz expresses solidarity with Iran amid rising tensions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sympathy with the people of Iran over the loss of innocent lives in recent Israeli attacks. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for Iran during a meeting with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam on the sidelines of the International Maritime Expo and Conference in Islamabad on Monday. During the […]

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9 h. ago Justice Babar Sattar raises serious legal objection over IHC Rules 2025

ISLAMBAD – A fresh controversy has emerged over amendments to the Islamabad High Court Rules 2025 as Justice Babar Sattar

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9 h. ago German Embassy launches online portal for work visa applications in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The German Embassy Islamabad has launched the Consular Services Portal for all types of employment visas. The embassy

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10 h. ago New procedure for BISP quarterly installment June 2025 payment unveiled

ISLAMABAD – The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has launched a retail-based payment model to disburse quarterly installments to the

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19 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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21 h. ago PM Shehbaz unveils Maritime Vision at PIMEC 2025; calls Blue Economy ‘Game

— PM says Pakistan Navy is formidable force through all conflicts and remains a strong pillar of our national security — Says even tapping a fraction of this economy could be a real game-changer — PM stresses transformation of Pakistan’s maritime sector into a driver of inclusive, sustainable economic growth ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz […]

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21 h. ago PM reaffirms solidarity with Iran; condemnation of Israeli aggression

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of the recent Israeli aggression against Iran and expressed the nation’s sympathies with it over the martyrdom of innocent civilians. The prime minister met Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on the occasion of Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference. Discussing the current regional […]

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21 h. ago Pakistan keen to benefit from UAE’s experiences in modern management system: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the United Arab Emirates (USE) has positioned its country among the developed countries with its modern management system, and Pakistan was keen to benefit from its experiences. The prime minister made these remarks in a meeting with UAE’s Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge […]

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