34 m. ago Over 2,000 students participate in ISPR’s summer camp 2025 across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – More than 2,000 students from across Pakistan actively participated in the ISPR Summer Camp 2025, making it one of the country’s most engaging educational experiences this year. The camp brought together students from diverse regions and backgrounds, offering them a platform to learn, explore, and grow. The event featured a variety of activities […]

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1 hour ago Pakistan’s foreign reserves hit $20 billion mark, highest since march 2022

KARACHI – Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $1.93 billion in a single week, reaching a total of $20.02 billion as of July 4, 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks the highest level of reserves since March 18, 2022, reflecting growing economic stability. The central bank’s own reserves saw a […]

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7 h. ago Atif Ikram Sheikh terms media’s role crucial for social, economic development of country

Stable media vital for business growth, investment: Senator Sarmad Ali   President of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Senator

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14 h. ago Disqualification reference seen as strategic move by Punjab Assembly speaker

LAHORE: The threat of disqualification references against 26 provincial assembly members is being viewed as a tactical move rather than a genuine attempt at punitive action, according to a source close to the Punjab Assembly Speaker. The source revealed that Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan is using the move as a bargaining chip to ensure […]

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15 h. ago Passengers kidnapped near Sardhaka as terror threat grows in Balochistan

The Balochistan government confirmed on Thursday that several passengers were kidnapped near Sardhaka, an area already under stress from rising militant activity. According to government spokesperson Shahid Rind, the kidnapping occurred during a fresh wave of coordinated attacks in Quetta, Kalat, Mastung, and Sardhaka. Security forces have launched a full-scale search and rescue operation in […]

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16 h. ago Dubai takes off with crypto: Fly & shop using digital currency

Dubai is stepping into the future of travel and shopping. Emirates Airline and Dubai Duty Free have partnered with Crypto.com. This move will let passengers pay for air tickets and shopping using digital currencies like Bitcoin. The new payment system is expected to be fully launched by next year, offering travelers more flexibility and modern […]

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16 h. ago CM Maryam orders urgent preventive measures amid urban flooding threat

Punjab CM directs Wasa officials to reach field, implement SOPs issued by PDMA LAHORE: In response to ongoing torrential rains across Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday alerted all departments to adopt all-out measures to prevent urban flooding and ensure public safety. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, on average, Lahore received 136 mm […]

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18 h. ago Pakistan and China to launch joint media initiatives to fight fake news

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to bolster media cooperation by launching joint broadcasting projects to effectively address the growing concerns of fake news and disinformation. The agreement was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, and Cao Shumin, the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the […]

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19 h. ago India on edge: CDS warns of ‘triple threat’ from China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh alliance

NEW DELHI: India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has warned about the possible “convergence of interests” between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, suggesting that it could lead to significant challenges for India’s internal stability. Addressing a session at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, General Chauhan said, “There is a possible convergence […]

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19 h. ago Zelenskyy calls for urgent boost in defence funding amid Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders and businesses in Rome to increase defence investments as Russian attacks grow stronger. Speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, he stressed that stopping Russian drones and missiles must be a top priority. He called for more supplies of air defence systems, interceptor drones, and missiles to protect the country. […]

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20 h. ago Ahsan Iqbal declares population growth and child stunting as national emergency

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, on Thursday declared the dual threat of unchecked population growth and widespread child stunting a national emergency. He warned that these challenges are severely undermining Pakistan’s future economic competitiveness, governance capacity, and human development prospects. Speaking at a function held in observance of […]

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21 h. ago PMD issues high alert as heavy monsoon rains set to lash Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted intense monsoon rains across various parts of the country, beginning tonight and continuing through July 10, prompting high-alert warnings for floods and landslides. The PMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Authorities are warning of flash […]

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21 h. ago Pakistan’s trade with Iran grows 18% despite regional tensions

Despite heightened tensions in the Middle East, including the Iran‑Israel conflict, Pakistan’s imports from Iran grew by 18% in the last fiscal year, signaling resilient economic ties between the nations. According to the Ministry of Commerce, Pakistan imported $66 million worth of goods from Iran in June 2025 alone, maintaining steady trade through geopolitical disruptions. […]

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21 h. ago Aurangzeb urges swift action on population surge and climate crisis

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday underscored the urgent need to tackle population growth and climate change, calling them two of the biggest threats to Pakistan’s future. Speaking at a World Population Day event hosted by the Ministry of National Health Services, he stressed that unchecked population growth was putting immense pressure on […]

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22 h. ago Russia calls Pakistan a ‘natural ally’, reaffirms deepening ties

MOSCOW – July 10, 2025: Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has called Pakistan and Russia “natural allies” and confirmed that President Vladimir Putin sees Pakistan as a key partner in energy and economic growth. He made these remarks during a meeting with Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to Pakistan’s Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, […]

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33 h. ago Govt enacts law to regulate VAs, plans pilot for digital currency

Pakistan has formally enacted its first law to regulate virtual assets, establishing a federal authority to license and oversee crypto-related businesses, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, as the country joins a growing list of nations adopting formal oversight of blockchain-based finance. The Virtual Assets Act, 2025 creates the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), […]

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34 h. ago Pakistan’s software services exports surge to over $1bn for first time

Pakistan’s export of software services has seen consistent growth over the last few years, surpassing $1 billion in an 11-month period for the first time in history. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country earned foreign exchange of $1.01 billion through the export of software services during the period […]

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40 h. ago “Pakistan fights terror, it doesn’t fuel it,” says Bilawal Bhutto

In a bold statement to Indian media, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari rejected allegations that Pakistan supports terrorist groups, declaring that “Pakistan is a victim of terrorism, not its facilitator.” He stressed that the Pakistani state does not permit terrorism within or outside its borders, and highlighted the country’s long-standing sacrifices in the fight against […]

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40 h. ago Premier Li says Chinese economy capable of withstanding any external shocks

RIO DE JANEIRO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang Tuesday said that the Chinese economy is fully capable of withstanding any external shocks and achieving long-term stable growth. Meeting with representatives of Chinese enterprises operating in Brazil, Li said that since the year’s beginning, the Chinese economy has held up under pressure and maintained sustained and positive […]

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43 h. ago 700+ drones rain down on Ukraine as Trump boosts arms support

Russia launched a record 728 drones in a large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine. This wave of drones came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump promised to send more defensive weapons to Kyiv. The attack is part of a growing number of air strikes that have stretched Ukraine’s air defenses as the war enters its […]

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