48 m. ago Ayeza criticised for using Bollywood song as backdrop for Instagram posts

Pakistani drama actress Ayeza Khan has expressed patriotism through a controversial Indian song. Taking to Instagram, the female star shared a photograph on her Story inscribed with the national flag beside a buffalo cart depicting the scene of a village; with Bollywood song “Aisa des hai mera” from the movie ‘Veer Zara’ in the background […]

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1 hour ago Here’s how to decorate Facebook DP with Pakistani Flag this Independence Day

ISLAMABAD – Pakistanis at home and across the globe are gearing up for Independence Day, and one popular trend this

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2 h. ago New policies to boost personal and service consumption: State Council

BEIJING: China will see the implementation of new financial policies to strengthen fiscal and financial coordination, outlined Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance, during a press conference held by China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) on Wednesday. Liao detailed the two new policies: first, an interest subsidy for personal consumer loans, and second, subsidized loans […]

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7 h. ago New Sui Gas Schedule announced for Independence Day; full details here

KARACHI – Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced revised gas supply schedule for Karachi and other cities to facilitate consumers during

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14 h. ago UAE Dirham slightly dips against Pakistani rupee today – 13 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) fell slightly on Wednesday in open market of Pakistan as 1

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14 h. ago Saudi Riyal sheds value against Pak rupee today – 13 August 2025

SAR to PKR – The buying rate of Saudi Riyal recorded a slight dip against Pakistani rupee in open market

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21 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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22 h. ago SBP partners with Japan’s Soramitsu for digital currency rollout: report

In a major step towards digitisation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is working with Soramitsu, a Japanese blockchain technology developer, to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country this year, reported Nikkei Asia on Tuesday. As per the report, the digital Pakistani rupee pilot will be run on Soramitsu’s CBDC platform […]

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26 h. ago Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar to visit Bangladesh as relations improve

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23. This visit comes as Pakistan and Bangladesh are strengthening their ties. The two nations were once one country but split after a violent civil war. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, became independent after seceding from Pakistan. Since then, Dhaka’s leaders, especially Sheikh […]

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27 h. ago Singer Atif Aslam’s father Muhammad Aslam passes away in Lahore

LAHORE: Muhammad Aslam, the father of renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, has passed away at the age of 77, family sources confirmed on Tuesday. Atif, known for his contributions to Pakistan’s music industry and Bollywood soundtracks, shared the sad news on social media. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, he wrote, “A final good bye […]

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27 h. ago Prince Andrew confirms rift with Kate Middleton as tensions grow within the royal family

The royal family faces growing internal tensions as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has confirmed rumors of a deteriorating relationship with Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales. This revelation has sparked a wave of controversy, shedding light on the deepening rift between family members that extends far beyond public appearances. While many details remain private, it […]

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28 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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31 h. ago Four Holidays announced from August 14 in Punjab; Check Notification

LAHORE – The government of Punjab announced local holiday in provincial capital Lahore on August 15, 2025 Friday, in observance

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36 h. ago UK Pound to Pakistani rupee open market rate today – 12 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – UK Pound recorded slight increase in its buying rate as it stood at Rs380.07 in open market of

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37 h. ago Saudi Riyal to Pakistani rupee open market rate today – 12 August 2025 (Copy)

SAR to PKR – The buying rate of Saudi Riyal remained unchanged against Pakistani rupee in open market on Tuesday

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40 h. ago Cambridge announces A Level results 2025 today [How to Check Online]

ISLAMABAD – Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) will announce the results for the AS and A Level results for May-June

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50 h. ago Pakistan welcomes international court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty

The federal government has welcomed the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, which upheld Pakistan’s position on the interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty. The court ruled that India must generally allow the unrestricted flow of water from the western rivers to Pakistan. According to details, the PCA released its […]

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51 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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53 h. ago Bahria Town residents at risk of losing their properties amid crackdown against Malik Riaz?

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani real estate tycoon Malik Riaz is under intense scrutiny as authorities auctioned off his billion-rupee properties amid

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53 h. ago Askari Grammar School, Suzuki Showroom among 88 sealed in Lahore

LAHORE—The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed 88 illegal commercial buildings and commercialisation fee defaulter premises in different housing schemes and

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