6 d. ago Khawaja Asif: Pakistan prepared to defend borders, even inside Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif warned that any violation of the country’s borders will receive a strong response. He said Pakistan is prepared to act even inside Afghanistan if required. Asif made the remarks amid ongoing tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and recent clashes involving militant groups. He emphasized that Pakistan will protect its sovereignty […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan receives first US crude oil shipment, marks energy milestone

Pakistan received its first-ever shipment of US crude oil on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone in the country’s energy and trade sector. The Suezmax-class vessel MT Pegasus, carrying 1 million barrels of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, docked at Cnergyico’s offshore terminal in Balochistan. The shipment strengthens Pakistan’s energy diversification and deepens economic ties with […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan’s Chilgoza forest project wins prestigious UN award

Pakistan’s landmark Chilgoza pine forest restoration initiative has received global recognition, winning the prestigious UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration World Flagship Award during a ceremony held in Rome, Italy. The award was presented during the 80th anniversary celebration of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Forum, marking a major […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ‘unfurl landmark ECF’ to deepen trade, investment, and strategic ties

Framework signals new era of economic partnership between Islamabad and Riyadh Initiative focuses on key sectors—energy, IT, mining, tourism, agriculture, and food security High-impact joint projects under study, including electricity interconnection and energy cooperation Information Minister Tarar hails move as ‘historic milestone’ in Pak-Saudi relations PM Shehbaz underscores reforms, digitization, and climate resilience at FII9 […]

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1 week ago Exiled Palestinian captives may be resettled in Pakistan, other states

Pakistan is among four possible destinations that are being considered to receive exiled Palestinian captives, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Club (PPC), a non-governmental organisation established in 1993 to support political prisoners in Israeli occupation jails. They were freed in exchange for Israelis held in Gaza, but instead of going home, 154 former Palestinian prisoners […]

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1 week ago Oil prices dip after surge but remain set for strong weekly gain

NEW DELHI – Oil prices edged lower in early Friday trade, giving up some of the sharp gains from the previous session but staying on track for a weekly increase, as new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s top oil producers stoked global supply concerns. Brent crude futures slipped 36 cents, or 0.55%, to $65.63 a barrel, […]

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2 w. ago IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan, praises economic progress

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on Wednesday. This deal allows Pakistan to receive $1.2 billion after final approval. The funds include $1 billion from the Extended Fund Facility and $200 million from the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. This will bring total disbursements to around $3.3 billion under both programs. […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan Receives $3.2 Billion in Remittances in August: SBP

KARACHI – Pakistan received $3.2 billion in overseas workers’ remittances during August 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The SBP said that remittances rose by 11.3% compared to the same month last year, showing continued support from Pakistanis living abroad. In the first quarter of the 2025–26 […]

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4 w. ago Indian agencies luring Pakistanis with fake job offers, PTA Warns

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani authorities have issued a serious warning after uncovering a scheme by foreign intelligence agencies, allegedly from India, to extract sensitive information through fake online job offers. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received a letter from law-enforcement agencies confirming that these hostile groups are using deceptive recruitment tactics to target young citizens. Their […]

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