21 h. ago  US sanctions firms in Pakistan, India over Iranian oil trade links

The United States has imposed sanctions on six companies and multiple vessels for helping Iran sell and transport oil and petrochemical products. The blacklisted firms include those based in Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Panama. Washington says this step is part of its broader effort to apply economic pressure on Tehran and block its oil […]

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22 h. ago Muhammad Masroor bids farewell as Pakistan’s fielding coach ahead of Asia cup

Pakistan’s fielding coach Muhammad Masroor has officially stepped down from his role, just weeks before the Asia Cup 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chose not to renew his short-term contract, signalling a major reshuffle in the team’s coaching setup. Masroor announced his departure through a heartfelt post on LinkedIn, thanking players, fellow coaches, and […]

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3 d. ago Pakistani student team wins Best AI Use Award at APAC Solution Challenge

RAWALPINDI: A team of students from Pakistan’s Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, has won the Best AI Use Award at the 2025 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Solution Challenge, a prestigious global tech competition supported by Google and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The competition featured more than 750 teams from 12 countries across the Asia-Pacific region, […]

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3 d. ago CPC turns 104, advancing Chinese modernization and global development goals

BEIJING: July 1, 2025, marks the 104th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The CPC had more than 100.27 million members at the end of 2024, up by nearly 1.09 million from 2023, according to a report issued by the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee on Monday. Besides […]

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Pakistan steps up in global development talks at Spain conference

ISLAMABAD – Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for Seville, Spain, to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), taking place from July 1 to 3, 2025. The global event will bring together world leaders and economic experts to develop new strategies for sustainable finance, especially for countries pursuing the […]

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6 d. ago Pakistani envoy commends Spain’s balanced Foreign Policy in key Senate talks

MADRID — Ambassador of Pakistan held high-level meeting with Senator José Ignacio Landaluce, President of the Senate Foreign Affairs Commission

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7 d. ago Military and civil forces cover Pakistan to maintain muharram peace

The Pakistani government has taken strong steps to ensure safety during Muharram. They have deployed the Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces across the country. This decision was made to prevent any security threats and protect the public during the religious month. The government believes these measures will help maintain peace and order during a […]

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7 d. ago Government forms committee to appoint leadership for Pakistan digital authority

ISLAMABAD — The federal government has taken a significant step to launch the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) by forming a Search and Selection Committee. This committee will appoint the chairperson and two members who will lead the authority. Chaired by Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima, the committee is tasked with shortlisting qualified candidates […]

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1 week ago Gwadar delegation visits Zhengzhou enhancing cooperation in agriculture sector

ISLAMABAD: A 10-member high-level agricultural delegation from Gwadar concluded a five-day productive visit to Zhengzhou, China’s Henan Province from June 16-20, marking a step forward in enhancing Pakistan-China cooperation in agriculture, education and ecological development. The delegation, comprising agricultural experts and enterprise representatives, engaged in extensive knowledge-sharing and explored numerous collaboration opportunities during their packed […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan joins China’s GDI to speed up progress on sustainable development goals

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has officially aligned itself with China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) to accelerate its progress toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With strong bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is in a strategic position to embed GDI into its national development agenda. The Global Development […]

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2 w. ago Jason Gillespie awaits full payment from PCB amid contract dispute

Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has revealed he still hasn’t received full payment from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Gillespie stepped down in December 2024, and since then, the issue over his pending dues remains unresolved. In a recent interview, he simply said, “It’s ongoing. Let’s just leave it at that.” The PCB claims […]

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3 w. ago Mohammad Yousuf resigns from Pakistan coaching role amid reshuffle at NCA

Former Pakistan captain and legendary batter Mohammad Yousuf has stepped down from his role at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Lahore, sources close to the matter confirmed. He tendered his resignation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier this week, citing personal reasons and a need to focus on family and other commitments. Yousuf had […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan sets up crisis unit to protect citizens in Iran amid escalating tensions

After Israel’s recent large-scale attacks on Iran, Pakistan has taken urgent steps to protect its citizens, especially pilgrims in Iran. The situation remains tense, and the safety of Pakistani visitors has become a top priority. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the formation of a special Crisis Management Unit at the Ministry […]

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4 w. ago Punjab launches Pakistan’s first environmental protection force to tackle climate crisis

In a landmark move on World Environment Day, the Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s first-ever Environmental Protection Force (EPF), signaling a major step forward in the fight against environmental degradation. The initiative was announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif as part of the province’s broader Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan. Under this […]

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4 w. ago Govt hires KPMG to tackle Rs2.8 trillion gas sector circular debt

The government has taken a major step to address the growing circular debt in Pakistan’s gas sector, which has reached Rs2.8 trillion. To find a practical solution, it hired the audit firm KPMG to create a Circular Debt Management Plan (CDMP). This plan aims to be acceptable to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and help […]

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