49 m. 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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2 h. ago Pakistan and Russia plan freight train launch in august to boost trade

MOSCOW – A high-level Pakistani delegation met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in Moscow on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and new cooperation projects. The delegation was led by Special Assistants to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi and Haroon Akhtar Khan. During the meeting, both sides reviewed political dialogue, trade, energy, regional […]

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3 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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3 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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4 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif calls for reform and review of tariff commission

ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an urgent reorganization of the National Tariff Commission (NTC) to improve its legal, administrative, and institutional performance. He issued these directions while chairing a high-level meeting on the NTC’s overall operations and recent developments. The Prime Minister stressed the need for a third-party review […]

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6 h. ago Russia launches largest drone strike yet, Ukraine calls for tougher sanctions

Russia launched its biggest drone and missile attack on Ukraine since the war began, firing 728 drones and 13 missiles in a single night. Ukraine’s air force reported shooting down 711 drones and seven missiles during the assault, which targeted multiple cities and caused destruction across the country. The strike killed at least one civilian […]

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15 h. ago PIA privatization: Lucky Cement says no binding commitment yet

Lucky Cement Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates, clarified that it has not entered into any binding commitment to acquire Pakistan International Airlines (PIACL), despite being part of a consortium shortlisted to conduct due diligence for a potential 51%-100% equity stake in the airline. In its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, […]

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15 h. ago OGRA launches second phase of digitizing Pakistan’s oil supply chain

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has launched the second phase of its flagship initiative – Digitising Pakistan’s Oil supply chain. Building on the successful deployment of its online licensing system and the first phase of digitisation, OGRA has now initiated a comprehensive Track & Trace system in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology […]

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18 h. ago ‘Eighteen Welcomes You’ Campaign: A milestone in modern living

Eighteen, Pakistan’s premier luxury real estate development, proudly announces the launch of its latest campaign, “Eighteen Welcomes You.” A heartfelt celebration of its evolution from architectural blueprints to a thriving community and visionary lifestyle destination. The campaign is anchored by a compelling new TV commercial, featuring Eighteen’s CEO, who takes viewers on a personal and […]

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19 h. ago Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm mutual resolve to further deepening multifaceted partnership

DPM Dar says Islamabad pursuing establishment of a special economic zone for Turkish entrepreneurs in Karachi Mentions other engagements, including revival of Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad train, saying, ‘delegations will meeting soon to finalise roadmap for revival’ Turkish FM says mutual defense cooperation will be further strengthened, calling it a ‘strategic step,’ very important for security of both […]

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25 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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25 h. ago Pakistan’s oil supply goes digital with OGRA’s track & trace

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken a major step toward modernising Pakistan’s petroleum sector by launching the second phase of its oil supply chain digitisation project. This phase introduces a sophisticated Track & Trace system developed in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). The new system will monitor petroleum product […]

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28 h. ago Militant quadcopter attacks kill one, injure three children in KP’s Bannu

Militants launched two separate quadcopter attacks in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Wednesday, killing one woman and injuring three children. According to Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Saleem Abbas Kulachi, the first attack targeted civilians, killing a woman and injuring her two children along with another child. The victims were taken to a hospital for […]

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28 h. ago Turkey blocks Grok AI over alleged insults to president Erdogan

Turkey has officially banned Grok AI, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, after it allegedly generated insulting content about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A Turkish court ordered the ban following an official complaint and an investigation launched by the chief prosecutor’s office. Authorities cited violations of national laws that criminalize insulting the president, […]

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28 h. ago President Zardari not resigning, PPP calls rumors baseless and misleading

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has strongly denied all rumors about President Asif Ali Zardari’s resignation. Party Vice President Sherry Rehman said these reports are false and part of a planned attempt to weaken democracy. She urged people not to believe in fake news and propaganda. According to her, such rumors aim to create confusion […]

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29 h. ago Taiwan kicks off largest war games amid rising tensions with China

Taiwan launched its biggest annual military drills on Wednesday, simulating attacks on key command systems and infrastructure in preparation for a possible Chinese invasion. The Han Kuang exercises, running over the next 10 days, will focus on defending the island through realistic scenarios, including communication breakdowns and command decentralization during crisis. Officials say the drills […]

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32 h. ago PM Shehbaz calls for comprehensive action plan to boost agricultural production

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday asked the relevant authorities to present a comprehensive action plan to boost agricultural

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33 h. ago Call for a baseline study on electronic waste management in Pakistan

Climate Change Ministry steps up efforts to tackle e-waste challenge under Basel Convention A high-level consultative meeting was convened at

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41 h. ago US calls Pakistan’s Nobel nomination for Trump ‘win’ for Americans

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday called Pakistan’s nomination of US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize a “win” for the American people. Islamabad said last month it would recommend Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, an accolade that he has repeatedly said he craves, for his work in helping to […]

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42 h. ago Pakistan warns UN of Afghanistan becoming breeding ground for terror

Pakistan on Monday called on the international community to “speak with one voice” in order to hold the Taliban to their commitments, including not to allow the use of Afghan soil against any country and to ensure the shared goal of a stable and prosperous Afghanistan free from terrorism. “We continue to see attempts by […]

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