14 h. ago Pakistan keen to benefit from UAE’s experiences in modern management system: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the United Arab Emirates (USE) has positioned its country among the developed countries with its modern management system, and Pakistan was keen to benefit from its experiences. The prime minister made these remarks in a meeting with UAE’s Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge […]

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67 h. ago Iran threatens to target US, UK, and French bases over Israel support

Iran warned it will strike US, UK, and French military bases if they help Israel stop its attacks. Tehran said these countries’ bases and naval ships in the region will no longer be safe. The threat came through Iran’s state media and was reported by the BBC. Iran accused these nations of backing Israel’s strikes […]

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5 d. ago Saudi Arabia reopens Umrah visas for Pakistan, other countries

JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia has announced the reopening of Umrah visa following the successful completion of the Hajj season. According

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2 w. ago Indian attacks fail to shake Pakistan’s economy, foreign investment hits new highs

Pakistan’s economy continues to show remarkable resilience as foreign investment flows increase significantly, even amid heightened tensions and hostile rhetoric from India. According to recent reports, several countries have boosted their direct investments in Pakistan, supported by collaboration with the Sindh Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), leading to a notable rise in foreign capital entering the […]

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2 w. ago US student visa appointment update for Pakistan, other countries

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has instructed the US embassies around the world not to schedule new appointments for student

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Azerbaijan reiterate shared pledge to diversify strategic partnership

PM Shehbaz, President Aliyev review full spectrum of bilateral relations and express satisfaction over upward trajectory of multifaceted cooperation Two leaders reaffirm commitment to deepening of bilateral partnership, working to further shared objectives at bilateral and regional levels PM expresses gratitude to Azerbaijan’s leadership for steadfast support during recent Pakistan-India confrontation Reiterates both countries had […]

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3 w. ago PM Shehbaz arrives in Tehran to boost ties and thank Iran for support in India conflict

TEHRAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Tehran on Monday, marking the second leg of his four-nation tour aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expressing gratitude to countries that supported Pakistan during its recent conflict with India. Upon arrival at Mehrabad Airport, the prime minister was received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Iran’s […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan among Least Affected countries by Web Threats in the region: Kaspersky

Islamabad: At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team presented cybersecurity trends, including ransomware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), supply chain attacks, mobile threats, AI and IoT developments. First quarter of 2025 showed that Turkiye and Kenya had the highest number of users […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan launches third national polio vaccination drive of 2025

The Pakistan Polio Programme on Sunday launched the third drive of the year against the crippling disease at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), Islamabad. Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic. Despite global efforts to eradicate the virus, challenges such as security issues, vaccine […]

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3 w. ago Philippine envoy calls for boosting economic ties with Pakistan

Ambassador of the Philippines to Pakistan, Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez on Sunday said that there is huge potential between Philippines and Pakistan for bilateral cultural, economic and trade cooperation, which will strengthen the ties between the two countries in the future. Significant progress is expected between Philippines and Pakistan for culture, tourism and people-to-people connection, […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan ranks among safest in META region for web threats in Q1 2025: Kaspersky report

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has recorded the second lowest rate of web-based cyber threats in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region during the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The report, released by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team, highlights key digital security trends across the META […]

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3 w. ago Cybersecurity threats: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan least affected in region

ISLAMABAD – Turkiye and Kenya had the highest number of users affected by web incidents (online threats) in the region

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3 w. ago 74th anniversary of diplomatic ties: Zardari lauds China’s role in Pakistan’s socio

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday extended heartfelt congratulations to the governments and peoples of Pakistan and China on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He said that Pakistan highly valued its historic and time-tested relationship with China, adding that ties with China remained a […]

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3 w. ago China, Pakistan cooperation not targeted at any third party: Mao Ning

China and Pakistan are traditional friends and neighbors, and the two countries have very close cooperation in various fields, but the cooperation between China and Pakistan is not targeted at any third party, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. Addressing her regular briefing here, she said that as to the situation between […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s IT sector threatens to relocate without urgent tax reforms

As the federal budget approaches, Pakistan’s IT sector has issued a serious warning to the government: reform the tax system or risk losing top companies to other countries. The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) stated that without immediate policy improvements, firms may shift operations to more business-friendly nations like the UAE, Vietnam, or the Philippines. […]

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