66 m. ago inDrive’s Alternativa Film Festival 2026 invites Pakistani filmmakers

The Alternativa Film Festival, supported by global mobility platform inDrive, has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition, inviting filmmakers from Pakistan and across the Global South to participate. Set to take place in Colombia, the festival boasts an expanded prize fund of USD 120,000 – a USD 20,000 increase from its previous edition. Submissions […]

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70 m. ago MoST forwards summary for PSQCA chief appointment despite legal hurdles

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has submitted a summary to the federal cabinet regarding the appointment of the Director General (DG) of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), despite ongoing legal complications identified by the Ministry of Law and Justice. The top post at PSQCA has remained vacant for several […]

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2 h. ago Trump says to mull ‘US attack’ as Netanyahu seeks support amid escalated week

Tel Aviv is capable of striking all of Iran’s nuclear facilities but all help is welcome: Israeli PM Israel, Iran trade strikes as air war escalates with no end in sight Iran strikes Israeli defence sites in Haifa, stock exchange in Tel Aviv with missiles and drones as Israel targets Iranian nuclear sites Khamenei says […]

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2 h. ago Locals call for action against hotels ‘polluting’ Attabad Lake

Local social activists in Pakistan’s northern Hunza Valley are demanding strict action against hotels operating around Attabad Lake for failing to meet environmental standards, after a video by a foreign vlogger alleging untreated sewage discharge into the lake went viral on social media this week. Attabad Lake was formed in 2010 when a massive landslide […]

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2 h. ago Zardari visits Naval HQs, lauds Pakistan Navy’s response in Marka

President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Naval Headquarters where he was warmly received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Upon arrival, the President was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Navy. According to ISPR, President Zardari laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument […]

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3 h. ago DG ISPR lauds students’ critical role as ‘frontline force’ in ‘information war’

Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif states Pakistan will continue to act as a net stabiliser in the region KARACHI: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif lauded the critical role the students played as the “frontline force” in Pakistan’s “information war,” during the recent Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and Marka-e-Haq. Speaking at a […]

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4 h. ago Trump, Field Marshal talk counterterrorism, trade at ‘White House lunch’: ISPR

Discussions encompassed avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation in multiple domains, including trade, economic development, and cryptocurrency: ISPR President Trump expressed keen interest in forging a mutually beneficial trade partnership with Pakistan: ISPR US president also commended the field marshal’s ‘leadership and decisiveness during a period of complex regional dynamics’ Army chief invited Trump to undertake […]

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4 h. ago Asian volleyball nations cup: Pakistan fights back to beat Chinese Taipei 3

MANILA — In a thrilling showdown at the Asian Volleyball Nations Cup, Pakistan edged past Chinese Taipei 3-2 after a fierce five-set battle. Pakistan started confidently, taking the first two sets 25-20 and 25-22 with solid attacks and smart plays. It looked like a straight-set victory, but Chinese Taipei turned the tables. They fought back […]

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4 h. ago PSX falls again as regional tensions and fed outlook shake investor confidence

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Thursday in the red for a third day in a row. The benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped 463 points, closing at 120,002.59. The index had started strong, reaching over 121,700 points, but later reversed gains due to regional and global worries. Geopolitical tensions played a major role in the decline. […]

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4 h. ago Pakistan issues travel advisory for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria

ISLAMABAD – The Government of Pakistan has issued an official travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria due to the evolving security situation in the region. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Pakistani nationals currently residing in these countries to remain extremely […]

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4 h. ago President Zardari briefed on navy’s readiness, praises ‘operation haq’ success

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Naval Headquarters on Wednesday, where he was briefed on Pakistan Navy’s operational preparedness and recent achievements in ‘Operation Haq’. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf welcomed the president and presented a guard of honour on his arrival. The president paid tribute at the Martyrs’ Monument, laying […]

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4 h. ago Maintaining 20% FED will lead to decline in govt revenue from juice sector

The Fruit Juice Council (FJC), representing Pakistan’s formal juice industry, strongly urges the government to revise the Federal Excise Duty

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4 h. ago Steel Melters Urge Senate to Link Import Tariff Cuts with Power Tariff Relief to Avert Industry Crisis

  The Pakistan Steel Melters Association has urged the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue to tie any reduction in steel import tariffs directly to a corresponding decrease in power tariffs for the industry. Mian Ahmad Hassan, Chairman of the Association emphasized that high power costs, which constitute over 70% of production expenses, already […]

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4 h. ago Dairy Association urges GST reduction to restore nutrition access and industry stability

The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) has called on the federal government to urgently revise its taxation policy on milk, warning that the current 18% General Sales Tax (GST) on packaged dairy products is undermining both public nutrition and the formal dairy economy. Speaking at a media briefing in Lahore, PDA Chairman Usman Zaheer, CEO Dr. […]

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5 h. ago Pakistan goes electric: New EV policy aims to transform transport by 2030

ISLAMABAD — The Government of Pakistan has unveiled the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, aiming to transform the country’s transport sector with clean, affordable, and energy-efficient mobility solutions. The policy sets a bold target: 30% of all new vehicles sold by 2030 will be electric. Addressing a press conference, Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant […]

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5 h. ago Xi talks with Putin over phone, discusses ‘worsening’ Middle East situation

Chinese President makes a four-point proposal for tackling the current situation BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged views with a focus on the situation in the Middle East during a phone conversation on Thursday. In the phone call, Putin briefed on Russia’s views on the current situation in the Middle […]

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6 h. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s attacks on Iran, urges immediate action from UN and global community

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s recent aggression against Iran on Thursday, urging the United Nations and the international community to act immediately to halt the military strikes and hold Israel accountable. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, called the Israeli strikes a violation of Iran’s sovereignty, stressing that they contravene international law and […]

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7 h. ago Trump hosts Field Marshal Asim Munir in historic White House meeting

ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump hosted Field Marshal Asim Munir in an unprecedented meeting at the White House on Wednesday, praising the Pakistani military leader for playing a key role in averting a war between Pakistan and India. Trump commended Munir for his efforts to prevent further escalation of tensions between the two nuclear powers, […]

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8 h. ago State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign reserves increase by $46 million

KARACHI – Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $17,004.5 million as of June 13, 2025. According to the data released

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8 h. ago From Arif Habib to Fauji Fertilizer: Which Bigwigs are lining up to take over PIA?

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s loss making state-owned entity PIA was once a symbol of national pride and but is now a

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