76 m. ago Pakistan defeats India, bags 7 medals at Asian junior squash championship in Korea

Pakistan celebrated a major triumph at the Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025 in Korea, defeating traditional rivals India and securing a total of seven medals. The national junior squad returned home with two gold, two silver, one bronze, and two Plate Division titles, marking one of their strongest performances in recent years on the Asian […]

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1 hour ago Successful surgery for Shadab Khan, but comeback timeline uncertain

Pakistan’s white-ball vice-captain and star all-rounder Shadab Khan has successfully undergone surgery on his right shoulder in London, as confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the cricketer himself. Shadab had been struggling with persistent pain and limited movement in his right shoulder for several weeks, which impacted his performance and training. After multiple […]

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1 hour ago Pakistani Showbiz stars commemorate Muharram with tributes to Martyrs of Karbala

KARACHI – Ninth Muharram is being observed across Pakistan with religious reverence and mourning, and several Pakistani celebrities have taken

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2 h. ago OPEC+ speeds up oil production: 548,000 barrels per day added for august

OPEC+ has decided to increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August. The move comes after recent market disruptions caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. This is OPEC+’s first meeting since those events and reflects a major shift in their strategy. The group, which includes Saudi Arabia, Russia, and six […]

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3 h. ago ECC demands fair access for farmers left out of Rs37.5bn loan scheme

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has expressed concern over the exclusion of small farmers from Punjab and Sindh in a new Risk Coverage Scheme. The scheme, developed to provide financial support to farmers in underserved areas, currently covers only Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The ECC has now asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to […]

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4 h. ago Pakistan’s federal debt hits Rs76 trillion – A new record high

Pakistan’s federal government debt has reached an unprecedented level of Rs76,045 billion (Rs76.045 trillion) as of May 2025, marking the highest figure in the country’s history, according to official data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The SBP’s monthly debt bulletin shows that domestic debt accounts for Rs53,460 billion, while external debt stands […]

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4 h. ago Cricket West Indies announces ticket promotion for T20I series against Pakistan

FLORIDA – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has launched a special ticket promotion for the upcoming T20 International series against Pakistan,

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4 h. ago SBP pumps Rs13 trillion into banks to calm liquidity jitters

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected over Rs13 trillion into the banking system on July 4, 2025. The move aimed to maintain short-term liquidity and support banks during inflationary pressure. This included Rs12.647 trillion through conventional Open Market Operations (OMOs), mostly in 14-day instruments at an 11.03% return. Additionally, SBP carried out a Shariah-compliant […]

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4 h. ago A walk of unity: Pakistan, Türkiye & Azerbaijan leaders bond in Khankendi

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and friendly meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit. Following the summit, the three leaders took a symbolic walk through the streets of Khankendi, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and deep-rooted […]

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4 h. ago  ‘Are you rally threatened by a young girl?,’ Bushra Ansari criticizes Indians on Hania Aamir

KARACHI – Veteran Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari has come out strongly in defense of rising star Hania Aamir, praising her

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5 h. ago Pakistan welcomes 350 Afghan students under Allama Iqbal scholarship programme

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed around 350 Afghan students who have arrived to study in its top universities under the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) received the students at its regional centre in Peshawar. This move marks a key step in improving educational ties between the two countries. The students will join […]

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5 h. ago Captain Sher Khan’s sacrifice still inspires a nation, 26 years on

Pakistan commemorated the 26th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, with deep reverence and national pride. Across the country, special Quran recitations and prayers were held in mosques, where religious scholars prayed for the elevation of the martyr’s soul and paid homage to his heroic sacrifice. Speaking at these gatherings, scholars highlighted […]

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5 h. ago Rifts in PTI resurface as Mishal Yousafzai targets Aleema Khan’s son

Fresh cracks have appeared within the ranks of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as senior leader and Core Committee member Mishal Yousafzai launched a veiled attack on Shehr Shah, son of Aleema Khan and nephew of party founder Imran Khan. In a strongly worded social media post, Mishal questioned the legal leniency Shehr Shah allegedly received in […]

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5 h. ago Weather update; heavy rains expected as new monsoon spell enters Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A new spell of the monsoon system has entered Pakistan, with the likelihood of heavy rainfall across many

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6 h. ago How many bank accounts hold deposits below Rs 50,000 in Pakistan?

KARACHI – A recent breakdown of commercial bank accounts’ balances in Pakistan reveals a significant concentration of low-value deposits, highlighting

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6 h. ago Pakistan beat India in Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025

LAHORE – Pakistan’s junior squash players delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025 in South Korea,

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8 h. ago Officials fear Pakistan may face another spell of illegal migration, human trafficking

150,000 visas for skilled workers for Belarus The government’s agencies and departments countering human trafficking and illegal immigration are fearing

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8 h. ago Forces gun down 30 more Indian sponsored terrorists in North Waziristan

Tariq Saeed Peshawar Demonstrating an exceptional professionalism, vigilance and preparedness, the Pakistan Army led security forces thwarted yet another attempt

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8 h. ago Skies unleash in Islamabad & Rawalpindi: Streets flooded, alerts issued

Islamabad and Rawalpindi experienced heavy overnight rainfall, while light showers were reported in various parts of Karachi, as the ongoing monsoon system intensifies across the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), widespread heavy rains are expected from July 6 to July 10 across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Islamabad, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Pothohar […]

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8 h. ago 9th Muharram processions being held across Pakistan under tight security measures

In Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and several other cities, the central processions of 9th Muharram-ul-Haram are being held under the strictest

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