3 h. ago Pakistan, Uzbekistan discuss OIC agenda ahead of Istanbul summit

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss bilateral and regional matters. The main focus of their conversation was the upcoming meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), scheduled to take place in Istanbul from July 21 to 22. Both […]

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14 h. ago Pakistan to play entire Women’s World Cup campaign in Colombo, confirms ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday unveiled the schedule for the ICC Women’s World Cup, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. Pakistan will commence their campaign on October 2 against Bangladesh at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where all their group-stage matches are set […]

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15 h. ago CB turns down SIC’s request for partial reserve seats’ allocation

Justice Mazhar question non-allocation of proportional reserved seats if 39 members have been declared as part of the PTI SIC counsel continues arguments in reserved seats case ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench (CB) of the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) request to allocate reserved seats to the PTI in proportion to […]

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17 h. ago No evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon, says IAEA chief

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that there is no evidence suggesting Iran is actively working toward building a nuclear weapon. In an interview with CNN, Grossi clarified that the agency has not observed any systematic progress by Iran toward developing a nuclear bomb. His remarks come […]

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38 h. ago SC declines request to enforce PTI’s allocation of reserved seats

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected the request to enforce its decision regarding the allocation of seats to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for 39 members of the National Assembly. During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked, “Has the Election Commission declared all 39 members as belonging to PTI?” Advocate Faisal […]

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43 h. ago North Korea will help Russia rebuild Kursk after Ukrainian incursion, Kim tells Putin ally

PYONGYANG: North Korea will send thousands of military construction workers and sappers to Russia’s Kursk region to help rebuild it after a Ukrainian incursion that North Korean troops helped Moscow repel this year, a senior Russian security official said on Tuesday. Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia’s Security Council and a former defence minister with close […]

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51 h. ago Pakistan to defend water rights under Indus treaty, PM Shehbaz declares

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly asserted that Pakistan will protect its right to water as guaranteed by the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). His statement came on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed annually on June 17. He emphasized that access to water is a lifeline for over 240 million […]

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69 h. ago Sindh budget sparks criticism over big deficit and Karachi neglect

The Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC) has raised strong concerns about the Sindh government’s new budget for 2025–26. The council criticized the budget for increasing the fiscal deficit, cutting support to local governments, and neglecting Karachi’s development needs. This year’s budget shows a deficit of Rs38.5 billion, compared to a balanced budget last year. […]

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3 d. ago ICC announces major rule changes across all formats of men’s cricket

DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced significant changes to the rules of men’s cricket across all

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3 d. ago ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Pakistan to play all matches in Colombo, not in India  

LAHORE – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the ICC Women’s One Day World Cup 2025

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3 d. ago Remittances from overseas Pakistanis a cornerstone of national economy: PM

In his message on Int’l Day of Family Remittances, the premier pays heartfelt tribute to global Pakistani community ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that today, Pakistan joins the international community in observing the International Day of Family Remittances, a day dedicated to honouring the vital contributions of migrant workers who, through their […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan urges UNSC to stop Israeli aggression, supports Iran’s right to self

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to immediately halt Israel’s “unjustified and illegitimate aggression” against Iran. The appeal was made during an emergency session convened after Israel’s deadly air strikes against Iranian targets, with Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, condemning Israel’s actions and urging accountability. Addressing […]

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3 d. ago CM Maryam announces free high education for children of industrial workers

Eligible children will be granted admission at seven COMSATS University campuses, including Islamabad, Lahore, Abbottabad, Wah Cantt, Attock, Sahiwal, and Vehari   LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday announced a landmark initiative to provide free higher education at COMSATS University to the children of registered industrial and mines workers across the province. According […]

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3 d. ago ICC rolls out major rule changes for men’s cricket across all formats

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a series of rule changes that will affect all three formats of men’s cricket — Tests, ODIs, and T20 Internationals. These updates aim to improve gameplay balance and fairness, especially for bowlers who have long complained about batting-friendly conditions. One of the key changes in One Day Internationals […]

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3 d. ago Albanese to meet Trump at G7 summit, focus on AUKUS, tariffs and defence spending

SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday during the G7 summit in Canada. This will be their first in-person meeting and will cover key issues including the AUKUS defense pact and trade tariffs. Speaking from Seattle on Saturday, Albanese said he looks forward to […]

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4 d. ago Petrol, diesel prices likely to rise again as global oil costs surge

ISLAMABAD – Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to rise once again for the next 15 days, with petrol likely to go up by Rs1.12 and diesel by Rs5.27 per litre, sources revealed on Sunday. The increase comes in response to rising global oil prices. According to insiders, the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has […]

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4 d. ago IAEA confirms no radiation leaks after Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), confirmed on Saturday that no damage has been observed at two of Iran’s key nuclear facilities — the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant and the Khondab heavy water reactor. These sites had been of global concern following Israel’s recent airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear […]

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4 d. ago PM, President Erdogan discuss Israeli attack on Iran as Pakistan confirms OIC participation

OIC’s Council of Foreign Ministers scheduled to take place in Istanbul on June 21-22 Both leaders discuss deeply worrying situation in the region in the wake of Israel’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression against Iran ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held telephonic talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and assured Pakistan’s participation in […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan supports Iran, Palestine against Israel: Atta Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday that Pakistan took a clear and strong stance at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran, expressing full support for the Iranian people. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said that the UNSC held a special meeting earlier […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan urges UNSC to stop Israeli ‘aggression’ against Iran

NEW YORK: Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council, which met in emergency session hours after Israel’s deadly air strikes against targets in Iran, to stop “this aggression immediately” and hold the aggressor accountable. “This Council must deny Israel the free hand and the impunity with which it continues to operate in defiance of […]

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