9 h. ago Pakistan tenders to buy 300,000 to 500,000 metric tons of sugar

Pakistan’s state agency, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), has issued an international tender to purchase and import 300,000 to 500,000 metric tons of white refined sugar, European traders said on Friday. The deadline for submission of price offers is July 18. On July 8, Pakistan’s government had approved plans to import 500,000 tons of […]

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13 h. ago NDMA issues warning for heavy rain, flash floods across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert, urging citizens to take precautionary measures as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across most parts of the country over the next three days. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), which operates under the NDMA, released a three-day weather outlook predicting widespread rainfall, […]

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13 h. ago Pakistan issues ordinance to regulate virtual assets, establishes regulatory authority

ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Vara) Ordinance 2025, which establishes a new body to regulate virtual asset services in Pakistan. The ordinance aims to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing while ensuring the proper oversight of virtual asset transactions within the country. The ordinance comes into immediate […]

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20 h. ago Ishaq Dar: India struggles to digest military ceasefire with Pakistan

Kuala Lumpur – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the military-to-military ceasefire between Pakistan and India is holding well, but India’s political leadership is struggling to accept it. Speaking at an event in Kuala Lumpur, he criticized India’s behavior and reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance on regional issues. Dar slammed India for […]

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41 h. ago Pakistan regulates crypto: New authority formed under 2025 ordinance

Pakistan has issued the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Ordinance 2025, creating a new authority to regulate digital assets across the country. The President of Pakistan signed the ordinance, which takes effect immediately. It introduces rules for people and companies who work with virtual assets like cryptocurrency, tokens, and digital exchanges. The aim is to protect […]

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42 h. ago PMD issues high alert as heavy monsoon rains set to lash Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted intense monsoon rains across various parts of the country, beginning tonight and continuing through July 10, prompting high-alert warnings for floods and landslides. The PMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Authorities are warning of flash […]

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55 h. ago Govt enacts law to regulate VAs, plans pilot for digital currency

Pakistan has formally enacted its first law to regulate virtual assets, establishing a federal authority to license and oversee crypto-related businesses, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, as the country joins a growing list of nations adopting formal oversight of blockchain-based finance. The Virtual Assets Act, 2025 creates the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), […]

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66 h. ago Zardari greenlights law to regulate crypto and digital assets

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Virtual Assets Act, 2025, establishing the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA). This new federal authority will license, regulate, and supervise all entities dealing in digital assets. The Federal Cabinet endorsed the creation of the authority earlier this week. This marks a major shift in how Pakistan plans […]

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3 d. ago Peshawar high court cancels ECP notification on reserved seats in KP assembly

The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification regarding the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The ruling came in response to a petition filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The court issued a two-page written verdict, instructing the ECP to […]

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3 d. ago Heavy rain, floods forecast for Pakistan as PMD issues alert for next two days

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday issued a warning for heavy rainfall and potential flooding across various regions of the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and parts of Balochistan, for the next two days. Monsoon rains are essential for replenishing water supplies, aiding agriculture, and supporting livelihoods, especially for farmers […]

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3 d. ago Heavy Rainfall To Hit Most Parts Of Country Over Next Two Days: Met Office

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert for heavy rainfall across multiple regions of the country over the next two days, with significant downpours expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and parts of Balochistan. The monsoon rains, which are vital for agriculture and water replenishment, bring both relief and potential hazards, […]

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4 d. ago NCHR committed to protecting minorities’ rights, raising voice for them: Manzoor

Faisal Zahid Malik commends NCHR’s efforts in addressing minorities’ issues   Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Pakistan Observer Mr Faisal Zahid

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4 d. ago Crypto revolution: Pakistan to launch digital asset regulatory authority

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) — a major step toward regulating the country’s fast-growing digital assets sector. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Special Office on Blockchain and Crypto, the new authority aims to build a robust legal and institutional framework for […]

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5 d. ago EV industry urges faster charging infrastructure and cost solutions

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have voiced strong concerns about the lack of charging stations and high vehicle costs, warning that these issues are holding back Pakistan’s shift to clean energy. During a consultative meeting with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, industry leaders emphasized the urgent need for action to boost EV adoption. […]

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6 d. ago PMD warns about risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in GB, KP

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a critical warning about the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, triggered by glacier melting due to an ongoing heatwave. In a statement released by the PMD’s Research and Development Division in Islamabad, the department warned that rising temperatures, combined with […]

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8 d. ago PM reaches Azerbaijan to outline Pakistan’s perspective on key regional, global issues

Premier Shehbaz will attend 2-day ECO Summit being held in Khankendi under the theme ‘New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future’ PM will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to ECO Vision 2025, advocate for deeper intra-regional trade SHUSHA, AZERBAIJAN: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday arrived at Shusha city of Nagorno-Karabakh region of […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan assumes UN security council presidency, renews call for Kashmir resolution

Pakistan has officially taken over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July, with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calling for urgent attention to the Kashmir dispute. Speaking at a press conference in New York, he emphasized that the decades-old issue continues to fuel tensions between Pakistan and India and […]

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1 week ago PM for taking immediate practical steps to promote tourism sector

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) to take immediate practical steps to promote tourism in the country. “Public and private sectors should work together to facilitate international tourists travel to Pakistan’s tourist destinations”, the prime minister issued directions while chairing a meeting held here to review promotion […]

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1 week ago Senate body discusses plight of 67,000 intending pilgrims who could not perform Hajj

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Sub-Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Saturday discussed the plight of over 67,000 intending Pakistani pilgrims who were unable to perform Hajj this year. Agenda of the Senate body meeting presided by Senator Aon Abbas Buppi focused on issues related to Mashaheer Services as well. Last month, Pakistan had admitted […]

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1 week ago Pakistan welcomes hague court verdict rejecting India’s Indus treaty suspension

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s decision rejecting India’s claim to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court ruled that India has no legal right to halt the treaty, reinforcing Pakistan’s long-standing stance on the issue. The court’s ruling, issued from The Hague, emphasized that the treaty remains valid […]

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