3 h. ago Indian PM Modi likely to meet Trump in US next month, newspaper reports

WASHINGTON: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet President Donald Trump during a visit to the United States next month to attend the UN General Assembly meeting, the Indian Express newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing sources. India’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. An Indian official familiar with the […]

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17 h. ago Pak, US stress stronger frameworks to combat evolving terrorist threats

The United States said on Tuesday that it was committed to countering terrorism in all its forms with Pakistan amid surging ties between the two countries. A post from the US Embassy in Islamabad on X said the Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Gregory LoGerfo and Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker participated in the US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue, […]

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17 h. ago First Lady calls for united action to ward off breast cancer

First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari Tuesday called for united action involving government institutions, health professionals, media, and communities to raise awareness to combat breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in Pakistan and the highest in prevalence in Asia. She made these remarks during a meeting with Founder and Honourary CEO of Pink Ribbon […]

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17 h. ago Pakistan’s outreach to Trump rattles India, says Financial Times

Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagements with the administration of US President Donald Trump have led to a marked improvement in bilateral relations and triggered deep concern in India, the Financial Times has reported in a detailed piece. In a report by correspondents in Islamabad, New Delhi and Washington, the London-based news paper described what it called […]

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19 h. ago Exporters urge policy support to capitalise on US tariff cut

Pakistan’s exporters are set to gain a competitive edge in the US market after the government successfully negotiated to get reciprocal tariff reduced from 29% to 19%, the lowest in the region providing Pakistan an opportunity to boost exports to the United States. The breakthrough was discussed in a meeting on ‘US Reciprocal Tariffs’ chaired […]

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21 h. ago Tahir Ashrafi, Gauhar Malik exchange views on national affairs

ISLAMABAD – Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi called on President Pakistan Observer Mr. Gauhar Zahid

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22 h. ago Presidential hopeful dies in Colombia after June rally shooting

BOGOTA: Colombian pres­idential candidate Miguel Uribe has died two months after being shot at a campaign rally, his family said on Monday, as the attack rekindled fears of a return to the nation’s violent past. The 39-year-old conservative senator, a grandson of former president Julio Cesar Turbay (1978-1982), was shot in the head and leg on June […]

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23 h. ago Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif storms into World Games snooker semi

CHENGDU: Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif advanced to the semi-finals of the World Games snooker event on Tuesday, defeating Britain’s Zac Cosker 2–0 in their quarter-final clash. Asif dominated the opening frame, winning 79–15 with a superb break of 51, and wrapped up the match with an 89–31 victory in the second frame. A win in the […]

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24 h. ago US designates BLA and Majeed Brigade as terrorist organizations

ISLAMABAD: The United States on Monday officially designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). Islamabad hailed the move as a significant step in supporting its counterterrorism initiatives. The US State Department also listed the Majeed Brigade as an alias under BLA’s existing Specially Designated […]

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24 h. ago Special Traffic Plan issued for 14 August by Motorway Police; full details here

RAWALPINDI – Motorway Police issued special traffic plan ahead of 14th August Independence Day and celebrations to mark Marka-e-Haq. Motorway police

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28 h. ago First Lady advocates for equal access to Breast Cancer Care across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – First Lady of Pakistan Aseefa Bhutto Zardari urged united effort among government bodies, healthcare professionals, media, and communities to

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30 h. ago Pakistan cheers US ban on BLA, Majeed Brigade after deadly attacks

Pakistan has welcomed the United States’ decision to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations. The US also added Majeed Brigade as an alias for BLA. The announcement followed Washington’s move to label both groups as threats to global security. The US State Department said the BLA was behind […]

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35 h. ago Do you know the number of consumers using below 200 electricity units/month?

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Energy Owais Leghari said both protected and non-protected electricity consumers have witnessed a significant relief

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38 h. ago National Minorities Day President expresses resolve to build inclusive Pakistan where every citizen enjoys equal rights

President Zardari has called for a collective resolve to build an inclusive and stronger Pakistan where every citizen enjoys equality,

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45 h. ago US labels BLA, Majeed Brigade as terrorist groups after deadly attacks

WASHINGTON: The United States has formally designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant faction, the Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), the US State Department announced on Monday. The move also adds the Majeed Brigade as an alias to BLA’s previous listing as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group. The […]

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47 h. ago Trump’s tariffs trigger boycott calls against US brands in India

MUMBAI: From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs. India, the world’s most populous nation, is a key market for American brands that have rapidly expanded to target […]

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47 h. ago China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea

BEIJING: China on Monday called on the Philippines to immediately cease its infringement and provocative actions near Huangyan Dao, reaffirming China’s firm stance on safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the intrusion by multiple Philippine Coast Guard vessels, official ships, and fishing boats into China’s territorial waters on […]

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48 h. ago Pakistan condemns India’s misleading claims over Field Marshal’s remarks in US

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani officials slammed Indian External Affairs ministry for what it calls blatant distortion of Field Marshal Asim Munir’s

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51 h. ago Big Discount for Pakistanis traveling to Saudi, UAE, and Kuwait This August

ISLAMABAD – To celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day, national airline Pakistan International Airlines PIA announced 14pc discount on airfares for passengers

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51 h. ago UHS collaborates with Riyadh’s King Saud University in pharmacy education

LAHORE – Punjab’s Acting Governor and Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has called for legislation to

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