5 h. ago PM announces distribution of 100,000 free laptops for students nationwide

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a plan to distribute 100,000 free laptops to deserving students across Pakistan during an event in Islamabad to mark International Youth Day. The distribution will be based purely on merit, with no room for favoritism, and will cover all four provinces, the federal capital Islamabad, as well as […]

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6 h. ago August 14 revisited — honouring sacrifices that shaped Pakistan

The independence of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, marks the culmination of an extraordinary political and intellectual struggle waged by the Muslims of the subcontinent that once deprived of power, rights, and identity following the fall of the Mughal empire and unsuccessful uprising in 1857. Once rulers for nearly 800 years, the Muslims of India […]

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6 h. ago 14 August WhatsApp, TikTok Status, Stories, Wishes Download 2025 Independence Day

ISLAMABAD — As Pakistan prepares to mark 78th Independence Day on 14 August 2025, citizens are not only gearing up

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10 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham’s vow renewal without family shocks David and Victoria

Brooklyn Beckham’s secret vow renewal with wife Nicola Peltz has caused an unexpected stir within the Beckham family. The couple’s intimate ceremony, held on August 2 in Westchester, New York, left David and Victoria Beckham shocked as they learned of the event just like everyone else – through the media. While the Beckhams were enjoying […]

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13 h. ago Shaheens set to begin Top End T20 series campaign on August 14

DARWIN – Pakistan Shaheens led by Muhammad Irfan Khan will begin their campaign in the Top End T20 Series on

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13 h. ago Punjab Schools reopen early as students back in Classes from August 18

ISLAMABAD – Punjab government announced that schools will reopen earlier than expected for Class 9/10 students, overturning its earlier decision

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19 h. ago UK Pound remains flat against Pak rupee today – 13 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – UK Pound buying rate remained steady as it stood at Rs380.07 in open market of Pakistan on Wednesday

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19 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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20 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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26 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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27 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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28 h. ago Tally rises to 50 as three more terrorists killed in Zhob sanitization op: ISPR

Weapons, ammunition and explosives also recovered from the area following earlier anti-infiltration operations RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed neutralized three more terrorists during a sanitization operation on the night of August 10 and 11 in the general area of Sambaza along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan’s Zhob, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) […]

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30 h. ago CJP Afridi questions LHC’s ‘final observations’ in Imran’s May 9 bail cases

Directs counsels of both respondents to assist the court with legal questions and complete preparations by next hearing on August 19 At one point, Salman Safdar requested court to allow him to speak at rostrum but CJP denied ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Tuesday questioned some of the observations made by […]

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30 h. ago Lahore to Karachi Train Ticket Price, Timings – August 2025 Update

KARACHI – Pakistan Railways offers multiple trains from two of the key cities, Lahore and Karachi. The journey takes approximately

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30 h. ago Brad Pitt home burglary suspects caught following separate break

Four individuals connected to the burglary at Brad Pitt’s Los Feliz home earlier this summer have been arrested following their involvement in another unrelated home burglary. The suspects were apprehended in Orange County on August 7, with two of them—Damari Zair Charles and Jaquory Arman Watson, both 18—booked at the Theo Lacy Jail Complex in […]

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31 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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32 h. ago Shakarparian, Lake View Park among these spots closed on August 13

ISLAMABAD – Authorities in Islamabad Capital Territory announced the closure of prominent parks and recreational sites as the city is

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32 h. ago PMD warns of nationwide heavier monsoon rains from next week

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of intensified monsoon activity across the country from next week, forecasting widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers. According to the PMD, monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are already penetrating the upper regions, while moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are expected to strengthen by August 17. […]

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32 h. ago PMYP–Lahore Qalandars talent hunt cricket trials draw record turnout in Lahore

Over 18,000 boys and girls participate in two-day open trials, showcasing Lahore’s unmatched cricket passion LAHORE: The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), in collaboration with Lahore Qalandars, witnessed a historic turnout at the open cricket trials held in Lahore, with more than 18,000 aspiring cricketers, both male and female, showcasing their talent over two days. […]

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33 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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