8 h. ago Army chief rejects Indian claims of Chinese help in May conflict

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Monday dismissed Indian claims of Pakistan receiving external support in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos during the recent tensions with India, terming them “irresponsible and factually incorrect”. The military confrontation between India and Pakistan came as the former blamed Islamabad for the April 22 Pahalgam attack […]

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9 h. ago Government eyes $200 million from tuna exports under new fishing quota

Pakistan’s Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said this week that the government is eyeing a $200 million boost for the country’s tuna sector, after securing a new fishing quota from the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC). Pakistan’s Maritime Affairs Ministry said in a press release on Saturday that the IOTC has issued Islamabad […]

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47 h. ago Khawaja Asif dismisses Indian allegations, says Pakistan won without Chinese or Turkish help

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif strongly rejected Indian claims that China and Turkiye helped Pakistan during the recent border conflict. He called the allegations a desperate excuse by India to cover its military and diplomatic defeat. Asif made it clear that Pakistan acted alone in the battlefield, relying entirely on its own military strength and strategy. […]

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3 d. ago JCP refuses to make proceedings public despite repeated appeals

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, has once again rejected a proposal to make its proceedings public. Despite repeated calls for transparency, the commission voted down the idea during its recent sessions, citing existing rules and legal limitations. According to a detailed report, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah had […]

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5 d. ago Govt opens hajj 2026 registration, sets july 9 as final deadline

ISLAMABAD – The government has officially launched the mandatory registration process for Hajj 2026, setting July 9 as the final deadline for all intending pilgrims from Pakistan. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, applicants can register either through the dedicated online portal or by visiting any of the 15 designated banks nationwide. This step […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan, India exchange biannual lists of prisoners as per consular agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Monday exchanged their biannual lists of prisoners held in each other’s custody, in line with the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access. This agreement mandates the exchange of such lists on January 1 and July 1 every year. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Pakistan handed over a list of […]

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6 d. ago Gwadar port expansion: Pakistan’s new gateway to GCC and beyond

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs announced a strategic plan on Tuesday to expand Gwadar Port’s operational capacity. The plan includes introducing new shipping routes and launching a ferry service connecting Pakistan directly with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry revealed these initiatives during a high-level meeting held in Islamabad. Chaudhry […]

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7 d. ago PBA Strongly Refutes Misleading Claims on Remittance Subsidies

  Karachi, June 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) strongly rejects misleading assertions in recent press coverage suggesting that government subsidies to banks under remittance incentive schemes serve no economic purpose. Such narratives dangerously undermine public confidence at a time when Pakistan’s financial stability depends on robust formal remittance flows. When the Pakistan […]

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago WB reaffirms longstanding support for Pakistan’s economic agenda: Ahad

Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema held high-level discussions with World Bank leadership during his official visit to the

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1 week ago PTI calls SC verdict ‘murder of justice, assault on constitution, democracy’

Controversial 26th Amendment erodes rule of law, judicial autonomy: Sh Waqas Vows Imran Khan remains only hope to pull country out of myriad problems ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rejected the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench’s “what it described” highly controversial verdict in the reserved seats review case, calling it a “flagrant breach of the party’s constitutional […]

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1 week ago PTI slams supreme court ruling, vows protests over reserved seats verdict

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly rejected the Supreme Court’s recent verdict on reserved seats and announced plans to protest. The party expressed disappointment over the court’s decision to revoke PTI’s share of reserved seats and distribute them among rival parties. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said the ruling was deeply unjust and hurtful. Barrister […]

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1 week ago Pakistan begins Hajj 2026 registration process, no fee required

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs officially launched the mandatory registration process for Hajj 2026 on Friday. The registration period will continue until July 9, with no fee required for registration at this stage. The ministry emphasized that all intending pilgrims must complete the registration process to be eligible for Hajj in 2026. It also […]

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1 week ago Hajj 2026 registration begins in Pakistan: Fees, deadline details

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistani government has started registration of intending pilgrims for upcoming Hajj 2026. The Ministry of Religious Affairs,

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1 week ago Going to completely digitalize Pakistan Railways as per PM’s Digital Pakistan vision: Abbasi

PR and ABL sign MoU to install modern POS systems at 348 railway stations to make ticketing, payment and financial affairs modern, transparent, and automated LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Thursday, while reaffirming commitment to promoting transparency and accountability, stated that they are going to completely digitalize Pakistan Railways as per […]

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1 week ago Fake Rs 1000 note goes viral on social media; state bank issues official warning

KARACHI – A new Rs 1000 currency note has gone viral on social media platforms, sparking widespread curiosity and confusion. Many users claimed that the note was recently issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. However, the State Bank has officially rejected these claims. According to a private news channel, videos and images of the […]

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1 week ago Rana Sanaullah blames Imran Khan’s conduct for political deadlock

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has stated that undemocratic behaviour is often the cause of a politician’s exclusion from political relevance. He specifically pointed to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan as a major obstacle to resolving ongoing political issues in the country. Sanaullah made these remarks following a recent […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan reaffirms commitment to Indus waters treaty amid India’s threats

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Saturday reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and vowed to take all necessary measures to protect its rights under the agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the statement following remarks by India’s Home Minister, who declared the treaty would never be restored. A ministry spokesperson condemned […]

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2 w. ago Shandur Polo Festival 2025 begins with grandeur at world’s highest polo ground

KP Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs describes Shandur Polo Festival as not merely a sports event but a vibrant cultural celebration Barrister Saif says Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a peaceful province, and the government is taking effective steps to promote tourism SHANDUR: The historic Shandur Polo Festival 2025 commenced with grandeur at the world’s highest […]

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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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