4 h. ago Pakistan’s outreach to Trump rattles India, says Financial Times

Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagements with the administration of US President Donald Trump have led to a marked improvement in bilateral relations and triggered deep concern in India, the Financial Times has reported in a detailed piece. In a report by correspondents in Islamabad, New Delhi and Washington, the London-based news paper described what it called […]

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5 h. ago SBP partners with Japan’s Soramitsu for digital currency rollout: report

In a major step towards digitisation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is working with Soramitsu, a Japanese blockchain technology developer, to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country this year, reported Nikkei Asia on Tuesday. As per the report, the digital Pakistani rupee pilot will be run on Soramitsu’s CBDC platform […]

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5 h. ago Tally rises to 50 as three more terrorists killed in Zhob sanitization op: ISPR

Weapons, ammunition and explosives also recovered from the area following earlier anti-infiltration operations RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed neutralized three more terrorists during a sanitization operation on the night of August 10 and 11 in the general area of Sambaza along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan’s Zhob, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) […]

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9 h. ago Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar to visit Bangladesh as relations improve

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23. This visit comes as Pakistan and Bangladesh are strengthening their ties. The two nations were once one country but split after a violent civil war. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, became independent after seceding from Pakistan. Since then, Dhaka’s leaders, especially Sheikh […]

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9 h. ago Ishaq Dar meets U.S. counterterrorism official to strengthen ties

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, met with the U.S. Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism. The meeting took place recently at the Foreign Office. Gregory D. Loeffler, the U.S. official, briefed Dar on the ongoing Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue. This dialogue aims to boost cooperation and improve security between the two countries. Both leaders […]

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10 h. ago Singer Atif Aslam’s father Muhammad Aslam passes away in Lahore

LAHORE: Muhammad Aslam, the father of renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, has passed away at the age of 77, family sources confirmed on Tuesday. Atif, known for his contributions to Pakistan’s music industry and Bollywood soundtracks, shared the sad news on social media. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, he wrote, “A final good bye […]

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10 h. ago Prince Andrew confirms rift with Kate Middleton as tensions grow within the royal family

The royal family faces growing internal tensions as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has confirmed rumors of a deteriorating relationship with Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales. This revelation has sparked a wave of controversy, shedding light on the deepening rift between family members that extends far beyond public appearances. While many details remain private, it […]

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19 h. ago UK Pound to Pakistani rupee open market rate today – 12 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – UK Pound recorded slight increase in its buying rate as it stood at Rs380.07 in open market of

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20 h. ago Saudi Riyal to Pakistani rupee open market rate today – 12 August 2025 (Copy)

SAR to PKR – The buying rate of Saudi Riyal remained unchanged against Pakistani rupee in open market on Tuesday

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34 h. ago Pakistan condemns India’s misleading claims over Field Marshal’s remarks in US

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani officials slammed Indian External Affairs ministry for what it calls blatant distortion of Field Marshal Asim Munir’s

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34 h. ago Ziarat assistant commissioner and son kidnapped, search operation underway

QUETTA: A search operation is currently underway to recover Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son, who were abducted on Sunday during a visit to the tourist destination Zezri. The incident took place when unidentified gunmen kidnapped the assistant commissioner, his son, and their gunman and driver while they were at the picnic point. […]

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35 h. ago Bahria Town residents at risk of losing their properties amid crackdown against Malik Riaz?

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani real estate tycoon Malik Riaz is under intense scrutiny as authorities auctioned off his billion-rupee properties amid

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38 h. ago Instagram map feature sparks serious privacy concerns worldwide

Instagram has recently launched its new “Map Feature,” enabling users to share their real-time location with selected friends. While the tool promises better local content discovery and improved connectivity, experts have expressed growing concerns about its impact on user privacy. This location-sharing function mirrors Snapchat’s “Snap Map,” allowing people to view where friends are and […]

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38 h. ago Qureshi acquitted again, PTI Leaders convicted in May 9 case

An anti-terrorism court in Lahore acquitted PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in two more May 9 cases on Monday. The court, however, sentenced senior PTI figures — Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mian Mehmoodur Rashid — to 10 years in prison each. These cases were related to the torching of police […]

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39 h. ago Qureshi cleared in May 9 Cases; Yasmin Rashid among four PTI leaders Jailed for 10 years

LAHORE – Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore acquitted prominent PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in two high-profile cases related to

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39 h. ago ADB approves $8.32 million to boost Punjab irrigation system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $8.32 million in financing to help Punjab improve its irrigation infrastructure and increase water availability for farming. This funding will prepare key projects for smoother implementation and quicker fund disbursement. The money will support five priority projects identified by Punjab’s government in 2019, focusing on upgrading irrigation systems. […]

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41 h. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s dangerous plan to fully occupy Gaza

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s plan to fully occupy Gaza, calling it extremely dangerous and provocative. Pakistani Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said countries providing Israel with political protection, military aid, or diplomatic cover are complicit and must take responsibility. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Ambassador Asim stressed that Israel’s […]

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42 h. ago Prince Harry’s potential reconciliation with William sparks royal speculation

The relationship between Prince William, 43, and his younger brother Harry, 40, has been fraught with tension for over five years. Their rift began when Harry and Meghan Markle moved to the United States, and it seemed to deepen with the release of Harry’s memoirs, in which he questioned the British Crown. Despite this prolonged […]

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42 h. ago King Charles reveals his final wish that would impact his relationship with Prince William

The British monarchy finds itself at a delicate crossroads, with King Charles III’s health increasingly under the spotlight. Recently, his personal reflections on his final wishes have sparked significant interest, especially regarding their potential impact on his son, Prince William. These admissions could profoundly affect the royal family dynamic, influencing the stability of the monarchy […]

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42 h. ago Shafqat Ali Khan named Pakistan’s ambassador to UAE, Faisal Tirmizi heads to Russia

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the appointment of two new Pakistani ambassadors. The decision was made following

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