7 h. ago Pesticide delays threaten cotton and rice crops, warns crop body

The Pakistan Crop Protection Association (PCPA) has raised serious concerns over delays in pesticide registration and import approvals, warning that these issues could severely impact farmers during crucial cropping seasons. In a letter sent to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, PCPA Executive Director Muhammad Sarwar Rahi stated that ongoing delays at the […]

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46 h. ago No bar on extraditing ‘individuals of concern’ if India cooperates, says Bilawal

PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said Pakistan had no objection to extraditing “individuals of concern” to India as a confidence-building measure, as long as New Delhi showed willingness to cooperate in the process. Ties between Pakistan and India have remained tense, further strained after New Delhi, without presenting evidence, […]

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47 h. ago Bilawal says ‘Islamabad may opt’ for extraditing ‘individuals of concern’ if India cooperates

PPP chairman expresses concern about India’s vow to pursue terrorists, calling it a ‘new abnormal’ ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said Pakistan had no objection to extraditing “individuals of concern” to India as a confidence-building measure (CBM), as long as New Delhi showed willingness to cooperate in the […]

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3 d. ago Parliament warns of rising climate threats, criticizes disaster response systems

ISLAMABAD – The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Climate Change voiced serious concern on Thursday over Pakistan’s growing climate challenges and the poor performance of its disaster response systems. Officials and lawmakers discussed glacier melting, flood risks, and ineffective early warning systems. During the session, committee member Sahibzada Sibghatullah criticized the current warning system, calling […]

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4 d. ago Is Biometric Verification Must for Easypaisa, JazzCash transactions after new changes?

ISLAMABAD – Biometric verification is becoming important for online transactions in Pakistan with rising concerns over identity theft, fraud, and

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5 d. ago Balochistan’s double burden: The inhospitable land and the unkind climate

Environmental concerns are capturing the attention of everyone including the developed and underdeveloped states and are one of the major concerns of the 21st century. Pakistan’s contribution to the total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is one of the lowest in the world and the contribution of the province of Balochistan is almost none. However, Pakistan, particularly […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan accuses India of ‘weaponising’ water under Indus Waters Treaty

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally raised concerns with the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), accusing India of weaponising the waters of the Western Rivers, a breach of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). In a submission to the PCA, Pakistan highlighted significant changes in India’s policy since April 23, 2025, suggesting that India’s actions could have […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan concerned over ‘worst form of torture’ in Palestine, IIOJK

Pakistan has expressed concerns over the “worst forms of torture” the people of Palestine and Indian-occupied Kashmir are being subjected to by foreign occupation powers, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Thursday. There have been widespread reports of systematic torture and human rights violations by Indian occupation forces in held Jammu and Kashmir […]

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1 week ago Pakistan concerned about ‘worst form of torture’ in Palestine, Indian

FO spokesperson reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to eradicate torture and uphold human dignity ISLAMABAD: As the world observes the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on Thursday, Pakistan reiterated its solidarity with the victims of torture worldwide and reaffirmed its continued commitment to eradicating torture and upholding human dignity. “Islam upholds the sanctity and […]

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1 week ago Pakistan condemns torture in Palestine and Kashmir, urges global action

On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Pakistan strongly condemned acts of brutality in Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The Foreign Office reaffirmed the country’s commitment to upholding human dignity and supporting victims of torture worldwide. In an official statement, Pakistan emphasized that torture is completely against the […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s ethanol exports face setback as EU suspends GSP+ status

The European Commission has officially suspended Pakistan’s GSP+ status for ethanol imports, following concerns raised by six EU member states that Pakistani exports had distorted the European ethanol market since 2022. The suspension came into effect on June 20, 2025, under Article 30 of the GSP Regulation. The complaint was submitted in May 2024 by […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan counters India’s claims on Pahalgam incident in UN, calls for Kashmir resolution

GENEVA: Pakistan has formally rejected India’s allegations concerning the recent Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, addressing the claims at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday. Pakistan’s representative, Muneeb Ahmed, exercised the country’s right to reply during the ongoing session of the UNHRC. He dismissed the allegations made by India, emphasizing that no […]

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2 w. ago Exporters sound alarm over budget shocks, demand urgent fix from PM

Pakistan’s leading export groups have raised serious concerns over the recent budget changes. They say these changes will damage the country’s $11 billion value-added export sector. The sector includes garments, sports goods, and leather products. It contributes about one-third of national exports and is already under pressure from rising costs. The exporters demanded an urgent […]

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2 w. ago Asad Umar criticizes budget, urges all parties to unite for a way forward

ISLAMABAD: Former federal finance minister Asad Umar expressed deep concerns over the current political and economic situation in Pakistan, urging all political parties to unite and find a way forward to resolve the ongoing political crisis. Speaking to the media on Monday, Umar emphasized that the country is caught in a dangerous political quagmire, and […]

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3 w. ago Polio virus detected in 47 environmental samples across Pakistan

The presence of the wild polio virus (type 1) has been confirmed in 47 environmental samples collected from across Pakistan, raising serious concerns about public health risks—especially to children. According to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, a total of 116 samples were collected in May 2025. Out of these, 69 samples were clear, while 47 […]

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3 w. ago HRCP decries lack of action over violence against women, children in Punjab

ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the low conviction rate in cases of violence against women and children in Punjab in 2024. Despite more than 60,000 cases being registered, only 924 suspects were convicted, with over 2,300 acquitted, revealing significant issues with police investigations and a lack […]

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last month Pakistan rejects Indian PM’s remarks on Kashmir, condemns human rights violations

Pakistan strongly rejected the misleading and baseless statements made by India’s Prime Minister regarding the situation in Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, these remarks aim to divert global attention from serious and ongoing human rights abuses in the occupied region. Pakistan expressed deep concern over the Indian PM’s repeated accusations […]

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last month Bilawal urges U.S. to help prevent war with India, calls for peace talks

Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with senior officials of the Trump administration in Washington. He presented Pakistan’s concerns about Indian aggression and praised the U.S. for helping achieve a recent ceasefire. During the meeting with Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker, Bilawal thanked President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for […]

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last month Govt yet to finalize net metering changes, clarifies power division

ISLAMABAD – The Power Division has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding changes to Pakistan’s net metering policy, amid public concern over reports of a possible rate cut. Officials stressed that the consultation process is still ongoing. A spokesperson for the Power Division said various proposals are currently under review, and nothing […]

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last month Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, calls for global action

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent airstrikes carried out by Israeli forces on Beirut’s southern suburbs and parts of southern Lebanon on June 5, 2025. The strikes, which occurred just before Eid al-Adha, have sparked outrage and concern in the international community. In an official statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said these attacks are […]

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