9 h. ago Women can now Choose father’s or husband’s name on CNIC: NADRA

ISLAMABAD: NADRA has introduced a major change allowing married women to choose whether to list their father’s or husband’s name on their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). This step aims to give women more control and flexibility over their identity documentation. The decision comes after the Interior Minister’s instructions, with formal approval from the federal […]

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10 h. ago SBP injects record Rs14.3 trillion to ease cash shortage in banks

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has injected a record Rs14.3 trillion into commercial and Islamic banks for seven days. This move comes after a major cash withdrawal during Eid-ul-Adha and delays in expected foreign inflows. The central bank conducted the injection through its regular open market operation (OMO). The amount equals almost 44% of […]

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11 h. ago Around 1,800 pilgrims, students return via land routes from Iran

QUETTA: Amid tight security, Pakistani pilgrims, students and business people returning from Iran continued to pour into the provincial metropolis. Officials said that Pakistanis were returning from different cities of Iran, starting from the first batch that reached Taftan via passenger coaches. Over the past three days, around 1,400 Pakistani pilgrims and some 400 students […]

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13 h. ago Government Signs $4.5 Billion Loans With Local Banks To Ease Power Sector Debt

Pakistan has signed term sheets with 18 commercial banks for a 1.275 trillion Pakistani rupee ($4.50 billion) Islamic finance facility to help pay down mounting debt in its power sector, government officials said on Friday. The government, which owns or controls much of the power infrastructure, is grappling with ballooning “circular debt”, unpaid bills and […]

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14 h. ago PIA brings back 121 nationals stranded in Iran amid airspace closure

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully repatriated 121 Pakistani nationals stranded in Iran through a special flight operated from Baku, Azerbaijan. The flight PK-7160 landed in Lahore at 3:40 PM on Friday, marking the conclusion of a carefully coordinated evacuation operation prompted by the closure of Iranian airspace. Due to the suspension of direct air […]

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15 h. ago Petrol price in Pakistan to further climb by Rs2.50 from July 1 after new Carbon Levy

ISLAMABAD – Pakistanis brace for another hike in petrol prices, as Pakistani government is set to impose new carbon levy

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17 h. ago Pakistan seeks stronger energy and mining ties with Russia at St. Petersburg forum

Pakistan actively pushed for stronger ties with Russia in energy, trade, investment, and mining at the 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Federal Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik led the Pakistani delegation and met key Russian officials to discuss expanding cooperation. During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, who also chairs the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental […]

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18 h. ago Ali Shamkhani alive and stable after Israeli attack, denies death rumors

Ali Shamkhani, top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, survived a serious injury in an Israeli airstrike on June 13. The attack hit his home during the first phase of a wider Israeli military operation. Some media outlets wrongly claimed he had died. However, Iranian state media later confirmed he was alive. Shamkhani’s condition is now […]

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18 h. ago LHC orders dual language recording of witness statements for better justice

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered all lower courts in Punjab to record witness statements in both English and Urdu to ensure fair and clear justice delivery. Justice Tariq Nadeem issued the ruling, noting that a 1973 notification had already mandated the use of Urdu in courts. However, despite this long-standing directive, […]

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19 h. ago Pakistan’s education spending falls to historic low amid worsening school dropout crisis

The federal government’s spending on education has hit a historic low, raising concerns about the future of millions of children, especially in underprivileged areas. According to Save the Children, despite the announcement of an “education emergency” last year, around 26 million children—one in every three—remain out of school in Pakistan. This alarming figure places Pakistan […]

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21 h. ago Emirates ID replacement fee update for Pakistanis, other residents in case of lost

DUBAI – All residents, including Pakistan nationals, and UAE citizens are required to apply for the duplicate Emirates ID immediately

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22 h. ago UK pound further weakens against Pakistani rupee – 20 June 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of the British Pound against Pakistani rupee on Friday recorded further losses as the buying

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24 h. ago Canadian Dollar dips against Pakistani Rupee today – 20 June 2025

LAHORE – The buying rate of Canadian dollar registered significant decline of 50 paisa to settle at Rs205 in open

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30 h. ago inDrive’s Alternativa Film Festival 2026 invites Pakistani filmmakers

The Alternativa Film Festival, supported by global mobility platform inDrive, has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition, inviting filmmakers from Pakistan and across the Global South to participate. Set to take place in Colombia, the festival boasts an expanded prize fund of USD 120,000 – a USD 20,000 increase from its previous edition. Submissions […]

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33 h. ago Pakistan issues travel advisory for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria

ISLAMABAD – The Government of Pakistan has issued an official travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria due to the evolving security situation in the region. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Pakistani nationals currently residing in these countries to remain extremely […]

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35 h. ago New List of Top Pakistani Universities in QS World University Rankings 2026

ISLAMABAD – QS World University Rankings 2026 is out now, with prestigious institutions of Engineering, Science and Management taking top

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37 h. ago Trump hosts Field Marshal Asim Munir in historic White House meeting

ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump hosted Field Marshal Asim Munir in an unprecedented meeting at the White House on Wednesday, praising the Pakistani military leader for playing a key role in averting a war between Pakistan and India. Trump commended Munir for his efforts to prevent further escalation of tensions between the two nuclear powers, […]

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38 h. ago “Terrifying nights and missile sirens”: Pakistanis recall horror after returning from Iran

ISLAMABAD – As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, hundreds of Pakistani citizens who were living or traveling in Iran have returned home, sharing harrowing accounts of fear, chaos, and destruction. Mohammad Hassan, a student at the University of Tehran, recently returned to Pakistan and described the terrifying experience. “Those nights were horrifying,” he said. […]

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38 h. ago Shaheen Afridi joins Brisbane heat as no.1 overseas pick in BBL 15

Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has officially joined Brisbane Heat as the top overseas Platinum pick in the BBL 15 Draft. The draft took place in Melbourne on Thursday. Six out of eight BBL franchises showed serious interest in Pakistani players, a sign of their growing value in global leagues. Shaheen will play […]

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39 h. ago Pakistani sisters drown in UK’s North Wales; calls for investigation

LONDON: Two Pakistani sisters, Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, tragically drowned at Eryri National Park in North Wales on June 11, while visiting the Watkin Pools in the Nant Gwynant area. The sisters, postgraduate students at the University of Chester, were pulled from the water by emergency responders, with one still submerged. Both […]

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