15 h. ago Pakistan gaining global ground: Defence minister praises army chief’s US visit as diplomatic milestone

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has hailed Pakistan’s growing influence on military, economic, and diplomatic fronts, calling the recent visit of Pakistan’s Army Chief to the United States a major diplomatic breakthrough. Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Asif said the historic meeting between Pakistan’s top military official and US President Donald Trump reflected […]

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21 h. ago Pakistan navy rescues injured Indian crew member in swift sea operation

The Pakistan Navy successfully carried out a rescue mission to save a seriously injured Indian crew member at sea, following an urgent medical assistance request. The operation was launched after the oil tanker MT High Leader reported the emergency involving the crewman. This prompt response highlights Pakistan Navy’s strong commitment to humanitarian efforts beyond borders. […]

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35 h. ago No closure of Iran border, clarifies Pakistan’s foreign office

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) firmly denied reports about the closure of border crossings between Pakistan and Iran. In a statement issued on Wednesday, officials clarified that all border points were fully operational. This clarification followed media claims suggesting Pakistan had sealed its border with Iran due to tensions involving Israel. Earlier, reports from […]

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40 h. ago SBP’s new move to ease tax reporting for IT exporters and freelancers

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has updated its foreign exchange income reporting format to better serve IT exporters, freelancers, and service providers. These changes apply to the electronic Proceed Realization Certificate (ePRC) and the Statement of PRCs (S-PRCs). The revised formats will become effective from October 1, 2025. The SBP said the new format […]

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69 h. ago Pakistan denies supplying missiles to Iran, calls reports baseless propaganda

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly rejected recent media reports claiming it supplied non-nuclear ballistic missiles to Iran amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. Officials called the claims false, baseless, and part of a deliberate propaganda campaign. According to diplomatic and security sources in Islamabad, the reports making rounds on international and social media platforms […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan denies nuclear assurance claims to Iran, slams foreign propaganda

Credible security sources have denied reports claiming Pakistan gave Iran any nuclear assurance in case of an Israeli attack. These claims were circulated by some foreign media outlets. Officials said no such commitment was made by Pakistan. They called the reports completely false and misleading. Security sources said the claims were part of a propaganda […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan issues clarification: No statement made on nuclear strike against Israel, says Dar

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar firmly denied any claims about Pakistan threatening a nuclear attack on Israel. Speaking in the Senate, he said Pakistan has not made any such statement. He stressed that these dangerous and false reports are being spread to mislead the public and damage Pakistan’s global image. Dar […]

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Blistering heat grips Karachi as humidity soars — light rain may bring relief soon

KARACHI – Karachi continues to face intense heat as the city endures its second consecutive day of scorching weather, with both high temperatures and humidity making conditions worse. On Saturday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported a maximum temperature of 37.1°C. However, the high humidity, which peaked at 65%, made it feel even hotter than […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan boils under extreme heat as ‘feels like’ temperatures cross 55°C

Pakistan is facing an intense wave of extreme heat, with several cities recording dangerously high “feels like” temperatures. On Friday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that four cities felt hotter than 50°C. This extreme weather has continued without a break for over a week, affecting both urban and rural areas. The highest actual temperature […]

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7 d. ago ‘KP budget’: Rift in PTI causing doubts about budget handling, approval

A strong party group wants consultation with Imran Khan before tabling budget PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is set to present the annual budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, but “a reported rift” in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is causing doubts about how the budget will be handled and if it will be approved. Reports quoting […]

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1 week ago Chinese defence stocks surge as Pakistan signals major arms deal: report

Shares of Chinese defence firms soared on Monday after Pakistan announced plans to acquire a significant package of military equipment from Beijing, including one of China’s most advanced stealth fighter jets, according to a Bloomberg report. In a social media post last Friday, the government of Pakistan said it would purchase 40 J-35 fifth-generation stealth […]

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1 week ago Govt yet to finalize net metering changes, clarifies power division

ISLAMABAD – The Power Division has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding changes to Pakistan’s net metering policy, amid public concern over reports of a possible rate cut. Officials stressed that the consultation process is still ongoing. A spokesperson for the Power Division said various proposals are currently under review, and nothing […]

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2 w. ago SBP reserves dip slightly by $7 million despite recent IMF support

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a minor decline of $7 million in its foreign exchange reserves for the week ending May 30, 2025. This brought the SBP’s total reserves to $11.51 billion, according to data released on Thursday. The small dip reflects ongoing challenges in managing foreign currency amid repayments and imports. Despite […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan walks back Simla accord exit claim amid rising India tensions

The Foreign Office of Pakistan has dismissed reports that the country has withdrawn from the historic Simla Agreement with India. Officials stated clearly that no official decision has been made to cancel any bilateral treaty, including the Simla Accord. This clarification came hours after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed Pakistan had ended the agreement. Earlier […]

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2 w. ago After Pakistan blow, Indian CDS says ‘losses don’t matter if you win the match’

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has addressed the nation after Pakistan reportedly downed several Indian fighter jets. Speaking at Savitribai Phule University in Pune, he compared the situation to a cricket match. He said if a team wins, no one asks how many wickets were lost. His remarks came after growing public […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s gender gap: 47 million women outside workforce, world bank sounds alarm

Pakistan faces severe gender gaps in employment and finance, with nearly 47 million women outside the labor force and around 55 million women lacking access to formal banking, according to a new World Bank report. The report, Women’s Economic Empowerment in Pakistan, stresses that including women is essential to tackling the country’s economic and social […]

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2 w. ago Indian attacks fail to shake Pakistan’s economy, foreign investment hits new highs

Pakistan’s economy continues to show remarkable resilience as foreign investment flows increase significantly, even amid heightened tensions and hostile rhetoric from India. According to recent reports, several countries have boosted their direct investments in Pakistan, supported by collaboration with the Sindh Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), leading to a notable rise in foreign capital entering the […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan Observer’s Special Report with WHO sheds light on Tobacco Crisis in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Observer collaborated with World Health Organization (WHO) to mark World Tobacco Day with a comprehensive special report

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2 w. ago JPMC to introduce instant digital biopsy system for cancer patients

KARACHI: The Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) will become Pakistan’s first public hospital to offer immediate biopsy reports for suspected cancer patients by introducing a confocal instant digital pathology system. This advanced technology will enable surgeons to determine tumor type and spread in real-time during surgery. Professor Shahid Rasool, Executive Director of Jinnah Hospital Karachi, […]

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