8 h. ago Kate Middleton Embraces New Royal Journey Following Grueling Battle With Cancer

Kate Middleton’s strength shone at Trooping the Colour on June 14, where she appeared composed and confident, a stark contrast to last year’s ceremony when she was undergoing chemotherapy. This time, she fully engaged in her duties, including her role as honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla. After a […]

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12 h. ago 39 government departments exceed budget limits, energy and defense lead

ISLAMABAD – At least 39 federal departments in Pakistan have overspent their allocated budgets for the current fiscal year, with the energy and defense sectors emerging as the top contributors to the excess. Meanwhile, dozens of other departments failed to utilize their full funds. According to official budget documents, the energy sector overspent by Rs129.5 […]

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29 h. ago Don’t Hire Pakistanis, They’ll Scam You.” The Reality of the West’s Favorite Outsourcing Myth

A phrase thrown casually across freelance hiring platforms, Reddit threads, and global startup forums is: “Don’t hire Pakistanis – they’ll scam you.” What was once a mere fringe view has now taken the form of a modern stereotype, a cultural bias reinforced by anecdotes that often lack data and are generalized to slander the impact […]

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32 h. ago UN raises red alert as global hunger crisis threatens millions

ROME – The United Nations has issued a stark warning as hunger deepens across 13 global hotspots, with countries like Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali facing the highest risk of famine. A joint report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) urges immediate humanitarian action. The “Hunger […]

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35 h. ago PM Shehbaz launches IT training drive to turn Pakistan into regional tech hub

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched an ambitious plan to train Pakistan’s youth in modern IT skills. In a high-level review meeting, he stressed the urgent need to build a sustainable and advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) system. This system will position Pakistan as a major tech hub in South Asia, capable of exporting […]

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35 h. ago Senate urges FBR to set clear limits for arrests in tax fraud cases

ISLAMABAD – The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to define clear thresholds for allowing arrests in tax fraud cases under the proposed Finance Bill 2025-26. Lawmakers stressed the need for fairness and clarity before granting such powers. In the current proposal, FBR seeks powers to arrest individuals, […]

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52 h. ago Bilawal calls on the world to bring India to the negotiating table

ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, leading a parliamentary delegation to the West, called on the international community to play a more active role in securing lasting peace in South Asia. He emphasized the importance of resolving the Kashmir issue, water disputes, and terrorism through a comprehensive dialogue, which, according to […]

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58 h. ago Humayun Saeed vows cheaper tickets for fans as ‘Love Guru’ wins hearts

KARACHI – Superstar Humayun Saeed has opened up about the struggles behind making his latest film Love Guru and shared a heartfelt promise to make cinema more affordable for fans. Speaking at a press conference at Karachi Press Club, Saeed highlighted the challenges filmmakers face in Pakistan, including the limited number of cinema screens and […]

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3 d. ago Digital technology to help financially empower women: CM Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the remarkable results of the Punjab Information Technology Board’s (PITB) innovative digital initiatives aimed at financially empowering women. She described these efforts as a revolutionary step toward ensuring that the daughters of Punjab are equipped to live, learn, and lead with confidence. “The daughters of […]

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3 d. ago CM Maryam’s Vision: Digital tech to financially empower every daughter of Punjab

Says ‘SheWins’ program underway for women’s financial independence through e-commerce, social media marketing, content creation, and other training courses LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday stated with satisfaction that Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)’s innovative and revolutionary digital program for women’s financial empowerment has rendered remarkable results. “Daughters of Punjab have every right […]

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3 d. ago India faces flight chaos as 6 countries shut airspace over Iran

India’s aviation sector has been hit hard after six countries shut their airspace due to rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The airspace closures followed a wave of Israeli airstrikes and Iran’s swift military response. In contrast, Pakistan saw limited disruptions, but Indian carriers suffered heavy delays and losses. During the crisis, 30 Indian flights […]

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3 d. ago LUMS Hosts UX Pakistan 2025: The Country’s Largest Design Conference Promoting Human

The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) recently hosted the 8th edition of UX Pakistan 2025, the country’s largest and longest-running design conference, bringing together a vibrant assembly of designers, technologists, educators, and thought leaders from across Pakistan and beyond. With the theme “Design for Social Impact”, the two-day event marked a pivotal moment in […]

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3 d. ago New WHT rate as limit for cash withdrawals from banks increased to Rs75k

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has proposed increasing the withholding tax rate on cash withdrawals by non-filers from 0.6 percent

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4 d. ago Finn Allen breaks Chris Gayle’s record with 19 sixes in t20 masterclass

New Zealand’s Finn Allen has set a new world record by smashing 19 sixes in a single T20 innings. He achieved this during a stunning knock for San Francisco Unicorns against Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket. Allen’s explosive performance broke the previous record of 18 sixes held by West Indies legend Chris Gayle. Allen […]

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5 d. ago PM reiterates commitment to knowledge economy, digital transformation and youth empowerment

Premier Shehbaz congratulates all stakeholders on Pakistan’s impactful presence at London Tech Week 2025 Says Pakistan is forward-looking country that harnessing technology, innovation, and youth potential to engage with the world ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated his government’s “resolute commitment” to accelerating journey toward a “knowledge economy, digital transformation, global […]

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5 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal unveils Rs. 4.2 trillion development budget to lead Pakistan from crisis to confidence

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal presented Pakistan’s Development Budget for 2025–2026, highlighting a strong shift from crisis to confidence. He reminded the nation that just two years ago, Pakistan was on the edge of economic collapse. Now, the country is focusing on growth, stability, and transformation. The GDP has started to rebound with 2.7% growth this […]

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5 d. ago Nicholas pooran’s exit sparks global alarm — is cricket losing its stars too soon?

A new trend is worrying cricket boards around the world. Many players are now retiring from international cricket at a young age. Recently, West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran quit at just 29 years old. His early exit raised questions everywhere, including in Pakistan. Cricket officials fear this trend may hurt the future of international cricket. Players […]

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5 d. ago Allied Bank, United Bank Limited, Sabroso among 146 sealed in Lahore

LAHORE—The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed 146 illegal commercial buildings and premises that defaulted on commercialisation fees in various areas

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5 d. ago OGDCL discovers major gas reserves in Sindh’s Khairpur district

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced a significant gas and condensate discovery at its exploratory well Faakir-1 in Khairpur, Sindh. The company shared the news through a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday. The well is operated by OGDCL with a 95% stake, while its partner, Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL), […]

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6 d. ago Pak Vs WI: Proposal under consideration to convert ODI series into T20I format

LAHORE – A proposal to convert the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series between Pakistan and the West Indies

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