3 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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3 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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7 h. ago Pakistan welcomes US designation of BLA, Majeed Brigade to list of FTOs

Islamabad’s sacrifices secured critical counterterrorism successes for regional stability and global security: FO Reaffirms country’s unwavering resolve to protect its citizens, eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the US’ decision to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade to its Foreign Terrorist Organisation list, according to […]

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9 h. ago Prince Andrew’s role in the monarchy questioned as new revelations spark legal debate

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is facing a growing storm of legal and public challenges that threaten his place within the royal family. Following new revelations in Andrew Lownie’s biography, The Rise and Fall of the House of York, the Duke’s role in the monarchy has been questioned, reigniting media scrutiny and legal debates. A […]

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10 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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13 h. ago Trump’s key talks With Pak Army Chief shake India’s strategic game: British media

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s diplomatic masterstroke stunned India as Islamabad pulled off an unprecedented diplomatic comeback with Trump administration, igniting firestorm

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16 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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19 h. ago UAE Dirham to Pak rupee open market rate today – 12 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) remained steady on Tuesday in open market of Pakistan as 1

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24 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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29 h. ago Al Jazeera says 5 journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Al Jazeera said two of its correspondents, including a prominent reporter, and three cameramen were killed in an Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City on Sunday. The Israeli military admitted in a statement to targeting Anas al-Sharif, the reporter it labelled as a “terrorist” affiliated with Hamas. The attack was the latest to […]

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31 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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31 h. ago Masroon, Ketfol, Depasrone, Drofa Tablets declared Fake by Pak Drug Regulatory Authority

ISLAMABAD – Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) issued a stern alert naming several fake companies involved in producing counterfeit

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32 h. ago Pakistan’s top threats, BLA, Majeed Brigade added to US Terrorist List

ISLAMABAD – US Department of State officially declared Majeed Brigade, an alias of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), as a

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33 h. ago 6–0 vs. 5–0: Radar Plots, Wreckage, and the Case of the Missing S

Two Narratives, One Night May 6–7, 2025 — the most intense Indo-Pak air exchange since 2019. By dawn, two stories had emerged: Pakistan’s 6–0 vs India’s 5–0. In my No-Nonsense Zone, after fresh claims on 10 August, the jury is out. Today, I take South Asia’s most controversial scorecard to an unlikely forum: the #ChatGPT5 […]

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45 h. ago UAE Dirham to Pak rupee open market rate today – 11 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) remained flat on Monday in open market of Pakistan as 1

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51 h. ago PTI to launch lawyers’ movement against likely 27th Amendment

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has announced the launch of a lawyers’ movement against the anticipated 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a major threat to democratic norms. The potential 27th Amendment came into discussions, again, despite the federal government categorically rejecting the enactment of the new constitutional tweaks last […]

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54 h. ago Dar, Turkish counterpart discuss regional, int’l developments in phone call

Both leaders express grave concerns over dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday spoke with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, and both leaders reviewed Pak-Türkiye bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional and international developments, according to state media. “They also expressed grave concerns at the dire […]

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54 h. ago Breaking silence on menstrual and maternal health: The dilemma of Pakistan’s working

LAHORE: In Pakistan, millions of working-class women (housemaids, factory laborers, farm workers, and domestic help) are silently enduring a crisis that threatens both their health and dignity. These women, many from marginalized communities, face a severe lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, relying instead on old clothes and rags as a substitute for sanitary […]

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54 h. ago Field Marshal Munir says his 2nd US visit marks ‘a new dimension in Pak

Army chief says India wants to present itself as a ‘Vishva Guru’ (global teacher), but in practice, it is nothing like that Terms India’s RAW involvement in transnational terrorist activities a cause of serious concern at global level Says occupied Kashmir is not an internal matter of India but an unfinished international agenda Says Pakistan […]

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54 h. ago Punjab Forest dept starts using hydroseeding technology for barren lands

In a bid to combat climate change induced environmental degradation and land erosion, Punjab’s Forest Department has begun using hydroseeding technology to bring barren lands under vegetative cover. According to a press release issued here on Sunday, Punjab Forest department Chief Conservator Abid Gobdal said, “We have successfully implemented hydroseeding over several acres in Jallo […]

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