53 m. ago OIC foreign ministers condemn Israeli aggression, call for unity

ISTANBUL – Foreign ministers from more than 40 Islamic countries gathered in Istanbul on Saturday for a special session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The urgent meeting was called to address rising violence in Gaza and Israel’s recent strikes on Iran. Leaders strongly condemned Israeli actions and urged immediate dialogue to restore peace […]

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3 h. ago Israel claims it has set back Iran’s nuclear program by two years

Israel has asserted that its recent military actions have delayed Iran’s nuclear weapons development program by at least two to three years. Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Saar made this claim during an interview with the German newspaper Bild, stating that their intelligence assessments estimate this significant setback. Saar also emphasized that Israel’s ongoing week-long campaign […]

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4 h. ago Pakistan surpasses $19.2B target with $20B in external inflows

Pakistan secured $20 billion in foreign loans and grants during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024–25. This amount surpassed the government’s annual target of $19.2 billion. The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) released this data in a recent report. These inflows helped support the country’s external financing needs amid ongoing economic challenges. About half […]

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6 h. ago PIA privatization efforts stall again as foreign investors show no interest

KARACHI – The Privatization Commission has once again failed to attract foreign investor interest in the sale of Pakistan International

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11 h. ago SHCC introduces online registration for clinics and hospitals

KARACHI: The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has launched an online platform for the registration and licensing of clinics and private hospitals across the province. This initiative follows an agreement between SHCC and the Sindh Business One Stop Shop (SBOSS) under the World Bank-funded Competitive & Livable City of Karachi (CLICK) project. Dr. Khalid Hussain Sheikh, […]

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16 h. ago US encourages Pakistan to continue playing its role in peace efforts with Iran

PM Shehbaz, Secretary of State Rubio discuss Pak-US ties, India ceasefire, and the ME situation in phone call Premier reaffirms Pakistan’s willingness for talks with India on all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, IWT and counter-terrorism Pakistan and the US needed to work together to advance mutually beneficial cooperation across a wide range of areas: PM […]

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18 h. ago Europe presses Iran to resume US nuclear talks amid war fears

GENEVA: European leaders urged Iran to keep diplomatic channels open with the United States to resolve tensions over its nuclear programme. The call came amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets. After meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, Britain, and the EU said Iran showed willingness […]

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18 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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20 h. ago US imposes sanctions on 20 entities over supplying sensitive machinery to Iran

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on at least 20 entities, five individuals, and three vessels accused of supplying sensitive machinery to Iran. According to The Guardian, two of the sanctioned companies are based in Hong Kong. The U.S. Treasury Department announced the action on Friday through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). […]

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20 h. ago Israel committed war crimes, targeted nuclear sites, says Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel of committing war crimes and launching an unprovoked attack on Iran. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, he said Israel violated international law and the UN charter by targeting Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities and civilian areas. He revealed that hundreds of Iranians have been killed […]

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20 h. ago PTI dismisses foreign intervention in Imran Khan’s release from jail

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated on Friday that the party would not seek foreign assistance for the release of its leader Imran Khan from Adiala Jail, stressing that all necessary legal measures would be pursued through Pakistan’s judicial system. Speaking to the media outside Parliament, Barrister Gohar reaffirmed PTI’s stance […]

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20 h. ago China, Pakistan, Bangladesh commit to deeper cooperation at first trilateral summit

KARACHI: China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have agreed to deepen their trilateral cooperation across various sectors at their first-ever summit held in Kunming, China, this week. The meeting, which took place in Yunnan province, was attended by Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong representing China, Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique representing Bangladesh, and Additional Secretary Imran […]

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22 h. ago Ishaq Dar calls for swift progress on industrial parks to boost investment

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has urged authorities to accelerate the development of industrial parks. He emphasized that these parks must meet international standards to attract local and foreign investment. Dar made these comments while chairing a high-level committee meeting focused on the Karachi Industrial Park project at the Pakistan […]

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22 h. ago Pakistan joins China & Bangladesh in new strategic dialogue platform

KUNMING, CHINA – In a landmark diplomatic development, Pakistan, China, and Bangladesh have agreed to launch a trilateral cooperation initiative aimed at deepening regional integration and promoting mutual development. The announcement came during the inaugural Vice Foreign Minister/Foreign Secretary-level meeting held on Thursday in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. The three nations committed to pursuing joint […]

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22 h. ago Iranian foreign minister: Negotiations are meaningless until Israeli aggression stops

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly stated that any negotiations would be meaningless as long as Israeli aggression continues unchecked. Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Geneva for scheduled talks with European foreign ministers, Araghchi made it clear that Iran will not discuss its defensive missile program under any circumstances. He emphasized that Tehran […]

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22 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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26 h. ago Iran refuses to discuss missile program amid Israeli attacks, says talks with US off the table

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly rejected any negotiations on the country’s missile program or defense capabilities, stating that these topics are completely off-limits in discussions with European representatives. In an interview with Iranian state TV IRIB on Friday, Araghchi made it clear that upcoming meetings in Geneva with officials from France, Germany, and […]

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28 h. ago Privatisation commission advances plans for power firms and Pakistan international airlines

The Privatisation Commission has taken key steps to boost reforms by starting the process to appoint financial advisers for four power distribution companies and two power generation plants. At the same time, it received strong interest from eight parties for managing Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Ltd (PIACL). This move aims to speed up privatisation and […]

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28 h. ago Pakistan’s national highway authority holds historic auction of 68 toll plazas

In a first-of-its-kind event, Pakistan’s National Highway Authority (NHA) successfully conducted the country’s inaugural public auction of 68 toll plazas. This milestone move opens new business opportunities for investors across the nation. The auction took place at Islamabad’s Jinnah Convention Centre under the guidance of Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan. He stressed the […]

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28 h. ago Sindh healthcare commission launches online registration for clinics and hospitals

KARACHI – The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has introduced an online system for registering and licensing clinics and private hospitals across Sindh. This new digital platform aims to make the registration process easier and faster for healthcare providers. SHCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sindh Business One Stop Shop (SBOSS) under the […]

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