2 h. ago 4,650 harassment cases addressed in four years, says Punjab Ombudsperson

MULTAN: Punjab Ombudsperson for Women, Nabila Hakim Ali, revealed that her office has handled 4,650 harassment complaints during her four-year tenure. Of these, only 50 cases are still under investigation, while the remaining have been resolved. Speaking at the National Civil Society Convention 2025 at the University Law College in Multan, she expressed satisfaction with […]

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2 h. ago Exporters sound alarm over budget shocks, demand urgent fix from PM

Pakistan’s leading export groups have raised serious concerns over the recent budget changes. They say these changes will damage the country’s $11 billion value-added export sector. The sector includes garments, sports goods, and leather products. It contributes about one-third of national exports and is already under pressure from rising costs. The exporters demanded an urgent […]

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2 h. ago Gandapur criticizes centre for ‘curtailing right to freedom of expression’ through Peca

CPNE delegation calls on KP CM, discusses key issues related to the newspaper industry, national politics and performance of provincial government PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday strongly criticized the federal government’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), calling it an attack on freedom of the press and speech. “We […]

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2 h. ago China fully supports Pakistan’s bid of BRICS membership: says IDCPC spokesman

ISLAMABAD: Director-General Information of the International Department of Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Mr Hu Zhaoming on Tuesday said that China fully supports Pakistan’s bid to membership of BRICS and Chinese government is making efforts to help Pakistan become a member of BRICS. “It is time to coordinate better in BRICS to protect the interests […]

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3 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif sets 2028 target for connecting Reko Diq project to national railway network

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to link the Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan with Pakistan Railway’s network by 2028 to support future transportation and cargo services. During a meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz on Tuesday, the prime minister ordered the creation of an inter-ministerial committee to handle […]

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3 h. ago 20 Muslim nations condemn Israel’s aggression against Iran, call for immediate ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, along with 19 other Muslim-majority nations, has condemned Israel’s escalating military actions against Iran, calling for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic dialogue. In a joint statement issued on June 13, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi […]

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5 h. ago Dar rejects false claims of nuclear threat to Israel, warns against any aggression

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly rejected claims that Pakistan threatened to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if an attack occurred on Iran. Dar described the reports as “fake news” and dismissed them as baseless misinformation. Speaking in the Senate, Dar clarified that Pakistan’s nuclear program is solely for national defense and not […]

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6 h. ago Balochistan Budget 2025: 10% Salary increase, 7% Pension raise approved

QUETTA – Balochistan government on Tuesday unveiled the Budget for fiscal year 2025-26, announcing major relief for government employees and

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7 h. ago Sky on alert: Bomb threat forces IndiGo flight to land in Nagpur

A series of bomb threats have caused panic across multiple international flights, forcing emergency landings and airport evacuations. On June 17, an IndiGo flight from Muscat to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing in Nagpur, India. The airline received a bomb threat via email. The plane, carrying 157 passengers and six crew […]

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7 h. ago Asim Munir warns India: Talks on terrorism coming, big shifts ahead

Field Marshal General Asim Munir announced that Pakistan will soon hold talks with India on terrorism. Speaking in Washington D.C. to a large gathering of Pakistani-Americans, he said the world would witness major developments soon. He discussed national security, regional conflicts, and Operation Banyan Marsus. Munir also shared Pakistan’s firm and calculated response to Indian […]

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8 h. ago Muslim nations unite against Israeli strikes, demand immediate ceasefire in Iran conflict

In a powerful joint statement, Pakistan and 19 Muslim-majority countries strongly condemned Israel’s growing military aggression against Iran. The countries called for an immediate ceasefire and urged both sides to return to diplomacy. This joint stance came as tensions escalated since June 13, causing alarm across the region. The statement, released by Pakistan’s Ministry of […]

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8 h. ago ATMs down nationwide as major Cyberattack hits Iran’s largest Bank

TEHRAN – Amid major escalation between Iran and Israel, Tehran is grappling with most severe cyberattacks in its history, as

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9 h. ago Aurangzeb: Economy shielded against middle east crisis, US tariffs under review

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb assured that Pakistan is fully prepared to handle any economic fallout from Middle East tensions. Speaking at a national workshop in Islamabad, he said the government recently held meetings with key officials. These meetings focused on stock reserves and keeping asset prices stable in case of regional escalation. The minister expressed […]

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10 h. ago Govt to pass rising oil costs to consumers, keeps petroleum Levy unchanged

The government has decided not to increase the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) despite rising oil prices caused by tensions in the Middle East. Instead, the extra cost will be passed directly to consumers. This announcement came from the Finance Secretary during a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired by […]

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10 h. ago PIA employees join bidding race, claim first right to buy National airline

Employees of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have submitted a joint bid to acquire the struggling national carrier, intensifying the competition ahead of the June 19 deadline. The offer was jointly filed by Hidayatullah Khan, President of the CBA-affiliated People’s Unity, and Aqeel Siddiqui, head of the PIA Senior Staff Association (SASA). The employees argue that […]

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10 h. ago PM Shehbaz orders Reko Diq to be linked with railway network by 2028

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to connect the Reko Diq mining site in Balochistan to Pakistan’s national railway network by the year 2028. The move aims to boost regional development and improve cargo transportation across the country. During a high-level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, officials presented a detailed briefing […]

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10 h. 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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10 h. ago PM Shehbaz highlights blue economy as key to Pakistan’s growth

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the vital role of the blue economy in Pakistan’s development, calling it a major force for national and regional economic progress. While speaking at the soft launch of the second International Maritime Expo and Conference in Islamabad, the prime minister stated that Pakistan must fully explore its […]

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12 h. ago Pakistan’s nuclear policy aims for defence, not regional dominance: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has clarified that Pakistan’s nuclear program is strictly for defence and national security, not for asserting dominance in the region. He made the remarks through a post on social media platform X, stressing that the country’s capabilities are aimed at deterring threats, not provoking them. He further stated that Pakistan respects […]

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13 h. ago Babar Azam signs with Sydney Sixers for BBL 2025 amid national team exclusion

LAHORE –  Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has officially joined Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) franchise, the Sydney Sixers, ahead

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