73 m. ago “Still ashamed”: Khawaja Asif calls Abhinandan’s release a national surrender

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called the return of Indian pilot Abhinandan in 2019 a major mistake and a form of national surrender. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said the decision hurt Pakistan’s military pride. He claimed it was made by former Army Chief General Bajwa in agreement with the then Prime Minister. The minister […]

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2 h. ago India faces flight chaos as 6 countries shut airspace over Iran

India’s aviation sector has been hit hard after six countries shut their airspace due to rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The airspace closures followed a wave of Israeli airstrikes and Iran’s swift military response. In contrast, Pakistan saw limited disruptions, but Indian carriers suffered heavy delays and losses. During the crisis, 30 Indian flights […]

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5 h. ago Pak forces strong response to India improves Pakistan’s global image

Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary on Friday praised Pakistan’s strong and timely response to India on

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14 h. ago Pakistan, other nuclear states together spent $100 billion on weapons in 2024

Nuclear-armed states spent more than $100 billion on their atomic arsenals last year, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said Friday, lamenting the lack of democratic oversight of such spending. ICAN said Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia and the United States together spent nearly $10 billion more than in 2023. […]

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15 h. ago Pakistan’s Airspace operating smoothly despite regional tensions

Despite rising tensions in the region, Pakistan’s airspace remains fully operational and continues to be effectively used by international airlines, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority. In a statement released on Thursday, the Authority confirmed that international flights are facing no obstacles while transiting through Pakistani airspace. “There are no disruptions in air traffic flow. […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan condemns ‘unjustified, illegitimate’ Israeli aggression against Iran

Parliament unanimously passes resolution declaring Israeli attack on Iran violation of int’l laws, UN conventions Iran has the right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter: FO PM Shehbaz, President say Israel’s attack on Iran is “deeply alarming” and risks regional instability DPM Dar hold telephonic talks with Iranian counterpart and reiterates strong […]

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19 h. ago PM instructs officials concerned to ensure unharmed return of Pakistani pilgrims in Iran

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed all concerned officials to ensure the unharmed return and protection of Pakistani pilgrims in Iran at the moment. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted that prompt and efficient measures must be taken to ensure the protection of all Pakistani pilgrims in Iran. Shehbaz Sharif has directed the […]

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19 h. ago Congress slams Modi’s silence on Trump’s repeated claim of averting India

NEW DELHI: As US President Donald Trump once again claimed credit for “stopping a war between India and Pakistan”, India’s opposition Congress party criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued silence on the matter. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh shared a video clip of Trump’s remarks on X in which the US president again […]

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23 h. ago India and China to resume direct flights as relations warm up

India and China have agreed to speed up the restart of direct flights, which were suspended during rising tensions. This decision comes as both countries try to repair ties damaged during the 2020 border clashes in the Ladakh region. Restoring air travel will help improve people-to-people contact, tourism, and business. This agreement was made during […]

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23 h. ago “I felt uncomfortable”: Mahira Khan breaks silence on harassment in London

Popular Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has finally addressed the harassment incident that took place during the promotion of her new film Love Guru in London. She shared her feelings and experience while appearing on ARY Digital’s show Buzz Launch alongside co-star Humayun Saeed. While chatting on the show, Mahira spoke about the chemistry between Humayun […]

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26 h. ago Sadia Imam shares tearful video with fans and followers on Instagram

KARACHI – Renowned Pakistani actress, host and model Sadia Imam on Friday sparked concern among her fans and followers after

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27 h. ago PM Shehbaz thanks UAE for easing tensions with India, highlights tech vision in Abu Dhabi

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked the UAE leadership for helping reduce tensions between Pakistan and India during a recent conflict. He met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi and praised the Gulf country’s peaceful efforts. The prime minister said the UAE played a helpful role in promoting peace and […]

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27 h. 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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27 h. ago Iraq and Jordan shut down airspace, UAE, India suspend flights amid Iran

DUBAI – A major regional disruption unfolded after Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on Iran which led to widespread airspace closures

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29 h. ago UAE Dirham sees gains against Pak rupee today – 13 June 2025

KARACHI – The UAE Dirham (AED) recorded gains against Pakistani rupee (PKR) in open currency market on Friday as 1

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30 h. ago Saudi Riyal strengthens against Pak rupee today – 13 June 2025

KARACHI – Saudi Riyal (SAR) has strengthened against Pakistani rupee in open market onFriday as the buying rate of 1

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32 h. ago Trump: ‘I made them stop fighting—now I’ll solve Kashmir too’

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again offered to mediate the decades-old Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India. During a media talk at the White House, Trump repeated his earlier stance that the long-standing tension over Kashmir must end. He claimed he had already helped prevent a nuclear conflict and was willing to help bring […]

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37 h. ago Pakistan urges EU to press India against suspending water treaty

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the European Union to guide the region back to a diplomatic path, calling for a comprehensive dialogue that includes Kashmir, water disputes, and trade. The statement comes after the Pakistani delegation, led by the PPP chairman, reached Brussels on Wednesday. This follows successful visits to Washington, New York, and London, […]

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37 h. ago Over 290 killed in India plane crash, one passenger survives

More than 290 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from the western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, authorities said, in the world’s worst aviation disaster in a decade. The dead included people on the ground as the aircraft – headed […]

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39 h. ago Pakistani man extradited from Canada for plotting attack on Jews in New York

NEW YORK: A Pakistani man, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was extradited from Canada to the United States on Tuesday to face charges of planning an attack on a Jewish center in Brooklyn, New York. Khan, 20, was arrested in Canada in September. He is accused of attempting to carry out a […]

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