2 h. ago Pakistani baseball player Lance Khan dies in Houston car crash

HOUSTON – Pakistani baseball player Lance Khan has tragically passed away in a traffic accident in Houston, according to an official statement from the Pakistan Baseball Federation. Federation President Fakhar Shah confirmed that the fatal accident occurred on Sunday morning in Houston. Despite immediate efforts, Lance Khan could not survive the injuries and was later […]

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46 h. ago Mild earthquake shakes Turbat, Karachi continues to feel ongoing tremors

TURBAT – A mild earthquake shook parts of Turbat in Balochistan on Sunday, creating brief panic but causing no reported damage or injuries, according to initial reports. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale. It struck at a depth of 34 kilometers, with its epicenter […]

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64 h. ago PM, President Erdogan discuss Israeli attack on Iran as Pakistan confirms OIC participation

OIC’s Council of Foreign Ministers scheduled to take place in Istanbul on June 21-22 Both leaders discuss deeply worrying situation in the region in the wake of Israel’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression against Iran ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held telephonic talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and assured Pakistan’s participation in […]

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3 d. 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 d. ago Pakistan’s Airspace operating smoothly despite regional tensions

Despite rising tensions in the region, Pakistan’s airspace remains fully operational and continues to be effectively used by international airlines, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority. In a statement released on Thursday, the Authority confirmed that international flights are facing no obstacles while transiting through Pakistani airspace. “There are no disruptions in air traffic flow. […]

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3 d. ago Mohammad Yousuf resigns from Pakistan coaching role amid reshuffle at NCA

Former Pakistan captain and legendary batter Mohammad Yousuf has stepped down from his role at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Lahore, sources close to the matter confirmed. He tendered his resignation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier this week, citing personal reasons and a need to focus on family and other commitments. Yousuf had […]

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4 d. ago Bilal Azhar Kayani takes charge as minister of state for finance

Bilal Azhar Kayani has officially assumed office as Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance. The Finance Division confirmed his appointment on Friday through a Cabinet Division notification. This new role became effective immediately under the government’s Rules of Business 1973. Kayani continues to serve as Minister of State for Railways and also heads the Prime […]

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4 d. ago June Update: Samsung Phones Latest Prices, PTA Taxes in Pakistan 2025

Samsung continues to dominate Android phone market, holding around big chunk market share, giving tough time to Chinese and local

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6 d. ago Pakistan confirms $500m eurobond repayment, to launch first panda bond in Chinese Market

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed on Wednesday that Pakistan is fully prepared to make its first $500 million Eurobond repayment due in September 2025, reaffirming the government’s commitment to meeting all external debt obligations on time. Speaking at the post-budget press conference in Islamabad, the minister stated that a second Eurobond installment, due in […]

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6 d. ago Trump’s nominee for South Asia backs Pakistan ties, emphasizes peace with India

WASHINGTON: Paul Kapur, nominated by President Donald Trump as the next US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, has expressed strong support for enhancing cooperation with Pakistan in security, trade, and investment sectors. In his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Kapur outlined his commitment to fostering peace and stability in South Asia, […]

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2 w. ago Congress says Modi govt ‘misled’ nation on aerial combat with Pakistan

India’s Congress party President Mallikarjun Kharge has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government had “misled the nation”, amid a furore about the now-acknowledged aircraft losses to Pakistan during the recent conflict. The remarks come a day after India’s top general confirmed that his country’s fighter jets were downed by Pakistan but did not specify […]

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2 w. ago Indian defence chief admits loss of fighter jets in Pakistan conflict

India’s military has officially confirmed the loss its fighter jets during the May clashes with Pakistan, marking the first official acknowledgment of air losses in the ongoing conflict. General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, disclosed the information in an interview with Bloomberg Television on Saturday, during the sidelines of […]

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2 w. ago India for first time confirms fighter jets downed by Pakistan

Indian military has confirmed for the first time that unspecified numbers of fighter jets were shot down by Pakistan in

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s Trade Talks kick off in Washington next week to resolve Tariff Dispute

WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump confirmed that representatives from Pakistan will visit United States next week to negotiate

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2 w. ago Five Pakistani pilgrims pass away during hajj, nation mourns their loss

Since May 4, five Pakistani pilgrims performing the sacred Hajj have tragically passed away in Saudi Arabia, the Pakistan Hajj Mission confirmed on Friday. The pilgrims died from natural causes, highlighting the physical toll this spiritual journey can take, especially on elderly and ailing travelers. Among those who passed away were Khawaja Mehmood from Chakwal, […]

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2 w. ago Rafale jets failed us: BJP leader admits Pakistan downed 5 Indian aircraft

In a rare admission, senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy confirmed that Pakistan shot down five Indian aircraft, including Rafale jets, during the recent conflict in early May. His remarks come at a time when the Indian government has largely avoided commenting on the scale of its losses, making this one of the most direct acknowledgments […]

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2 w. ago SBP, finance ministry say crypto is illegal—despite govt promotion

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top financial authorities have confirmed that cryptocurrency is still illegal in the country. This comes even as the government promotes digital assets like Bitcoin. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Ministry of Finance both said crypto transactions remain banned under current laws. Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal told parliament that no legal […]

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2 w. ago Govt confirms june 10 budget date amid holiday schedule concerns

The Government of Pakistan has confirmed that the 2025–26 federal budget will be presented on June 10 as originally planned. Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal dismissed all rumors about a possible delay, calling them baseless. He clarified that there is no change in the budget date, and all preparations are moving forward with guidance from the […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan maintains ban on cryptocurrency, calls for proper regulations: finance secretary

Pakistan’s Finance Secretary has confirmed that cryptocurrency remains banned in the country and emphasized the urgent need for proper regulations to manage digital assets. He made the remarks during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance held on May 29, 2025. The session, chaired by Dr. Nafisa Shah, also saw MNA Sharmila […]

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2 w. ago Bank Alfalah to exit Bangladesh market, signs deal with bank Asia

Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) has announced its decision to sell its operations in Bangladesh to Dhaka-based Bank Asia Limited. The bank shared the update in a filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, confirming the move is part of a strategic shift to focus more on its core markets. The Board of Directors […]

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