4 h. ago World population day 2025 highlights youth empowerment and informed choices

ISLAMABAD – World Population Day 2025 is being observed today (Friday) across the globe, including Pakistan, with a renewed focus on empowering young people to shape their families and futures. This year’s theme is “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.” Coordinated by the United Nations, the […]

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4 h. ago Chinese firm urges Pakistan to extend support for 1124 MW Kohala Hydropower project

ISLAMABAD – The Chinese-backed Kohala Hydropower Company Limited (KHCL) has raised concerns over its exclusion from Pakistan’s revised draft Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35 and has requested an extension of its Letter of Support (LoS). In a letter to the Power Division, KHCL CEO Liu Yonggang called for a formal notification to extend […]

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6 h. ago Over 2,000 students participate in ISPR’s summer camp 2025 across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – More than 2,000 students from across Pakistan actively participated in the ISPR Summer Camp 2025, making it one of the country’s most engaging educational experiences this year. The camp brought together students from diverse regions and backgrounds, offering them a platform to learn, explore, and grow. The event featured a variety of activities […]

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7 h. ago Pakistan’s foreign reserves hit $20 billion mark, highest since march 2022

KARACHI – Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $1.93 billion in a single week, reaching a total of $20.02 billion as of July 4, 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks the highest level of reserves since March 18, 2022, reflecting growing economic stability. The central bank’s own reserves saw a […]

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14 h. ago World Population Day: First Lady calls for renewed national commitment to empowering every citizen

On the occasion of World Population Day 2025, the First Lady of Pakistan, Her Excellency Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, calls for a renewed national commitment to the health, dignity, and empowerment of every individual; especially women, children, and youth across the country. “On this day, we are reminded not only of numbers, but of the lives […]

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23 h. ago Pakistan and China to launch joint media initiatives to fight fake news

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to bolster media cooperation by launching joint broadcasting projects to effectively address the growing concerns of fake news and disinformation. The agreement was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, and Cao Shumin, the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the […]

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26 h. ago Pakistan regulates crypto: New authority formed under 2025 ordinance

Pakistan has issued the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Ordinance 2025, creating a new authority to regulate digital assets across the country. The President of Pakistan signed the ordinance, which takes effect immediately. It introduces rules for people and companies who work with virtual assets like cryptocurrency, tokens, and digital exchanges. The aim is to protect […]

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27 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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27 h. ago Carpet exporters hit by high taxes on inputs, demand urgent support

ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Pakistan’s leading textile and carpet exporters have sounded the alarm over skyrocketing energy costs and the possible imposition of new US tariffs, saying these challenges are pushing their industries toward a crisis. In a meeting held at the Ministry of Commerce, officials from the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) […]

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27 h. ago Eyes on gold: Arshad skips swiss meet to train for world championship

LAHORE – July 10, 2025: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem has officially withdrawn from the upcoming athletics competition in Switzerland, originally set for July 15. The javelin thrower cited a minor muscle strain in his right shin and unfavorable training conditions in Pakistan as key reasons behind the decision. Arshad told media that he […]

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28 h. ago Russia calls Pakistan a ‘natural ally’, reaffirms deepening ties

MOSCOW – July 10, 2025: Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has called Pakistan and Russia “natural allies” and confirmed that President Vladimir Putin sees Pakistan as a key partner in energy and economic growth. He made these remarks during a meeting with Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to Pakistan’s Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, […]

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28 h. ago Pakistan, China to strengthen media ties against misinformation spread

BEIJING – July 10, 2025: Pakistan and China have agreed to boost their cooperation in tackling the spread of fake news and misinformation through joint media initiatives. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting in Beijing between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Cao Shumin, Vice Minister of the Publicity […]

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39 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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43 h. ago Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm mutual resolve to further deepening multifaceted partnership

DPM Dar says Islamabad pursuing establishment of a special economic zone for Turkish entrepreneurs in Karachi Mentions other engagements, including revival of Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad train, saying, ‘delegations will meeting soon to finalise roadmap for revival’ Turkish FM says mutual defense cooperation will be further strengthened, calling it a ‘strategic step,’ very important for security of both […]

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46 h. ago Freelancers using Sadapay hit with 13pc Total Taxes after Pakistan’s 2025 Budget

ISLAMABAD – Freelancers in Pakistan are now paying the price of aggressive taxation, as new regulations in Budget 2025 bring

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48 h. ago Pakistan records remittances inflow of 3.4 billion in June 2025

KARACHI – Pakistan recorded workers’ remittances inflow of $3.4 billion in June 2025. According to the data released by the

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51 h. ago Zardari greenlights law to regulate crypto and digital assets

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Virtual Assets Act, 2025, establishing the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA). This new federal authority will license, regulate, and supervise all entities dealing in digital assets. The Federal Cabinet endorsed the creation of the authority earlier this week. This marks a major shift in how Pakistan plans […]

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67 h. ago Khidmat Group gains momentum ahead of Pakistan Settle Traders Association Elections

The stage is set for the upcoming elections of the Pakistan Settle Traders Association for the term 2025-2029, and the Khidmat Group has emerged as a frontrunner. A grand event held today in DHA Raya witnessed overwhelming support for the group, as members of the business community gathered in large numbers to express their confidence […]

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2 d. ago Pakistan warns UN of growing terror threat from Afghan soil, cites TTP as global risk

ISLAMABAD: In a firm stance against the growing threat of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, urged the international community to take action to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a breeding ground for terrorist organizations, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Addressing the UN General Assembly’s plenary session on […]

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2 d. ago Heavy rain, floods forecast for Pakistan as PMD issues alert for next two days

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday issued a warning for heavy rainfall and potential flooding across various regions of the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and parts of Balochistan, for the next two days. Monsoon rains are essential for replenishing water supplies, aiding agriculture, and supporting livelihoods, especially for farmers […]

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