77 m. ago Pakistan and Russia plan freight train launch in august to boost trade

MOSCOW – A high-level Pakistani delegation met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in Moscow on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and new cooperation projects. The delegation was led by Special Assistants to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi and Haroon Akhtar Khan. During the meeting, both sides reviewed political dialogue, trade, energy, regional […]

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2 h. ago Pakistan’s trade with Iran grows 18% despite regional tensions

Despite heightened tensions in the Middle East, including the Iran‑Israel conflict, Pakistan’s imports from Iran grew by 18% in the last fiscal year, signaling resilient economic ties between the nations. According to the Ministry of Commerce, Pakistan imported $66 million worth of goods from Iran in June 2025 alone, maintaining steady trade through geopolitical disruptions. […]

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2 h. ago Aurangzeb urges swift action on population surge and climate crisis

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday underscored the urgent need to tackle population growth and climate change, calling them two of the biggest threats to Pakistan’s future. Speaking at a World Population Day event hosted by the Ministry of National Health Services, he stressed that unchecked population growth was putting immense pressure on […]

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3 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif calls for reform and review of tariff commission

ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an urgent reorganization of the National Tariff Commission (NTC) to improve its legal, administrative, and institutional performance. He issued these directions while chairing a high-level meeting on the NTC’s overall operations and recent developments. The Prime Minister stressed the need for a third-party review […]

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3 h. ago Not happening: Naqvi crushes talk of Zardari exit and Army Chief rise

ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has firmly rejected widespread speculation about President Asif Ali Zardari stepping down or Army Chief General Asim Munir aiming to become the next President of Pakistan. In an official post on X (formerly Twitter), Naqvi criticized the rumor campaign targeting the country’s top leadership. He […]

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5 h. ago Russia launches largest drone strike yet, Ukraine calls for tougher sanctions

Russia launched its biggest drone and missile attack on Ukraine since the war began, firing 728 drones and 13 missiles in a single night. Ukraine’s air force reported shooting down 711 drones and seven missiles during the assault, which targeted multiple cities and caused destruction across the country. The strike killed at least one civilian […]

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5 h. ago Pakistan storms into U18 Asia cup semis with thrilling victory over China

Pakistan secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Men’s U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2025 after defeating China 2-1 in a highly competitive match held at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre. The Green Shirts continued their excellent run in the tournament, maintaining an unbeaten streak through all four of their pool matches. Hassan Shahbaz […]

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6 h. ago Pakistan, China join hands to combat fake news, disinformation

BEIJING – Pakistan and China have agreed to boost cooperation between their national broadcasters to counter fake news and strengthen

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6 h. ago PTI founder’s sons barred from politics due to British nationality: barrister Aqeel

Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, has said that the sons of the PTI founder cannot participate in Pakistani politics because they are British nationals. He emphasized that their foreign nationality and visa status do not allow any involvement in political activities under Pakistani law. Speaking on Wednesday, Barrister Aqeel accused […]

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14 h. ago Govt enacts law to regulate VAs, plans pilot for digital currency

Pakistan has formally enacted its first law to regulate virtual assets, establishing a federal authority to license and oversee crypto-related businesses, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, as the country joins a growing list of nations adopting formal oversight of blockchain-based finance. The Virtual Assets Act, 2025 creates the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), […]

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14 h. ago OGRA launches second phase of digitizing Pakistan’s oil supply chain

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has launched the second phase of its flagship initiative – Digitising Pakistan’s Oil supply chain. Building on the successful deployment of its online licensing system and the first phase of digitisation, OGRA has now initiated a comprehensive Track & Trace system in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology […]

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17 h. ago PM reaffirms commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Turkey in key sectors

Premier Shehbaz expresses satisfaction over positive trajectory of bilateral relations, highlighting both nations have made significant progress in recent years Once again expresses his deepest gratitude to Turkish leadership for their support during tensions with India ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Turkey in key sectors, […]

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17 h. ago 2 pilots killed as Indian Air Force Jaguar jet crashes in Rajasthan

The Indian Air Force (IAF) said two of its pilots were killed as a Jaguar fighter jet crashed near a village in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Wednesday. “An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan today. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the […]

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18 h. ago ‘Eighteen Welcomes You’ Campaign: A milestone in modern living

Eighteen, Pakistan’s premier luxury real estate development, proudly announces the launch of its latest campaign, “Eighteen Welcomes You.” A heartfelt celebration of its evolution from architectural blueprints to a thriving community and visionary lifestyle destination. The campaign is anchored by a compelling new TV commercial, featuring Eighteen’s CEO, who takes viewers on a personal and […]

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20 h. ago Turkiye’s defense czar, Air Chief agree to accelerate progress across various sectors of mutual interest

Two leaders discuss evolving regional security dynamics, ongoing defense cooperation, and prospects for future collaboration in emerging domains of warfare PAF chief highlights enduring Pakistan and Türkiye brotherly, emphasizing the common aspirations and strategic convergence that bind the two nations Mr. Yasar Güler conveys Türkiye’s earnest desire to bolster bilateral defense relations through deeper industry-to-industry […]

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20 h. ago UAE denies Golden Visa shortcut for Indians, says claims have no legal basis

The UAE government has shut down recent claims circulating online that the country is offering lifetime Golden Visas to Indian nationals in exchange for an upfront payment of ₹23 lakhs. The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) clarified that the process for obtaining a Golden Visa is strictly regulated by […]

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20 h. ago Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen to join Pakistan’s training camp for Bangladesh T20I series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi will join the national white-ball training camp ahead of the T20I series against Bangladesh. The camp, which will run from July 9 to 15, will take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Along with the […]

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20 h. ago Premier Li says Chinese economy capable of withstanding any external shocks

RIO DE JANEIRO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang Tuesday said that the Chinese economy is fully capable of withstanding any external shocks and achieving long-term stable growth. Meeting with representatives of Chinese enterprises operating in Brazil, Li said that since the year’s beginning, the Chinese economy has held up under pressure and maintained sustained and positive […]

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21 h. ago Pakistan and Türkiye pledge stronger ties, eye $5 billion trade goal

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler in Islamabad to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The high-level meeting emphasized achieving the shared goal of boosting bilateral trade to $5 billion. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors. According to an official press release, […]

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21 h. ago Relief for millions: Electricity prices slashed across Pakistan

In a welcome development for power consumers, electricity prices have been reduced across the country under NEPRA’s monthly fuel cost adjustment mechanism. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) officially notified the price cuts, which will be reflected in July 2025 electricity bills. This decision is expected to provide some short-term relief to households and […]

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