13 m. ago Cristiano Ronaldo sends trump a signed shirt with a message for peace

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo gifted a signed Portugal jersey to U.S. President Donald Trump, featuring a heartfelt message: “Playing for peace.” The shirt was delivered during the G7 Summit in Alberta, Canada, symbolizing a powerful call for unity through sport. Portugal’s former Prime Minister Antonio Costa, a close friend of Ronaldo, personally handed over the […]

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2 h. ago Karachi mayor launches municipal bonds to fund city’s future projects

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced a major step toward solving the city’s development issues through municipal bonds. At a gong ceremony at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), he revealed a new funding plan. This marks the first time in history a Karachi mayor rang the PSX bell. The mayor shared that Karachi Metropolitan Corporation […]

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2 h. ago China bans civil servants from dining out in groups amid Xi’s anti

In a strict new move, some Chinese civil servants have been banned from dining in groups larger than three. This comes after three officials died since April due to excessive drinking at official banquets, sparking renewed efforts to enforce President Xi Jinping’s austerity and anti-corruption policies. The updated rules, released in May, target Communist Party […]

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2 h. ago Aurangzeb: Economy shielded against middle east crisis, US tariffs under review

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb assured that Pakistan is fully prepared to handle any economic fallout from Middle East tensions. Speaking at a national workshop in Islamabad, he said the government recently held meetings with key officials. These meetings focused on stock reserves and keeping asset prices stable in case of regional escalation. The minister expressed […]

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2 h. ago Govt to pass rising oil costs to consumers, keeps petroleum Levy unchanged

The government has decided not to increase the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) despite rising oil prices caused by tensions in the Middle East. Instead, the extra cost will be passed directly to consumers. This announcement came from the Finance Secretary during a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired by […]

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3 h. ago Pakistan joins China’s GDI to speed up progress on sustainable development goals

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has officially aligned itself with China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) to accelerate its progress toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With strong bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is in a strategic position to embed GDI into its national development agenda. The Global Development […]

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3 h. ago PM Shehbaz highlights blue economy as key to Pakistan’s growth

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the vital role of the blue economy in Pakistan’s development, calling it a major force for national and regional economic progress. While speaking at the soft launch of the second International Maritime Expo and Conference in Islamabad, the prime minister stated that Pakistan must fully explore its […]

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3 h. ago 268 Pakistani pilgrims return safely from Iraq via special flights

ISLAMABAD – As part of ongoing repatriation efforts, 268 Pakistani pilgrims have returned safely from Iraq through special flights arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, two flights successfully landed in Karachi and Islamabad, bringing back the pilgrims who were in Iraq for religious purposes. The repatriation is part […]

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3 h. ago Meerub Ali’s singing video goes viral after engagement breakup with Asim Azhar

KARACHI – A video of Pakistani actress and model Meerub Ali singing an emotional song on Tuesday took social media

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6 h. ago UK Pound to Pakistani rupee rate increases today – 17 June 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of the British Pound against Pakistani rupee on Tuesday increased by 92 paisas as it

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7 h. ago Pak rupee weakens against UAE Dirham today – AED to PKR on 17 June 2025

KARACHI – The UAE Dirham (AED) is being traded at Rs77.11 against Pakistani rupee in open market on Tuesday after

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8 h. ago Saudi Riyal to Pak rupee buying, selling rates today – 17 June 2025

KARACHI – The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is being traded at Rs75.45 against Pakistani rupee in open market on Tuesday after

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15 h. ago Govt rebukes fake news claiming Pakistan plans nuclear strike on Israel

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly rejected what he called “irresponsible” and “fabricated” fake news circulating on social media, which falsely attributed to a senior Iranian general a claim that Pakistan would launch a nuclear strike on Israel in retaliation for any attack on Iran. Nearly 80 people, including top army […]

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15 h. ago ‘World entering new era as nuclear powers build up arsenals’

China’s nuclear arsenal has grown faster than that of any other country, reaching an estimated 600 warheads by early 2025, adding momentum to the global arms race and raising strategic concerns, an independent international institute said Monday. The country’s nuclear stockpile has been expanding by roughly 100 warheads per year since 2023, the Stockholm International […]

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18 h. ago China ‘deeply concerned’ about Israel’s attack on Iran : says Chinese FM

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to several questions related to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran on Monday press conference, emphasizing that Chinese side will continue to communicate with relevant parties, to avoid further turmoil in the regional situation. A media inquiry was regarding that China’s Foreign Minister held phone talks […]

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18 h. ago CTD submits final challan in Karachi airport suicide attack case

KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has submitted the final challan in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) regarding the Karachi airport suicide attack case. The attack, which occurred on October 6 last year, resulted in the deaths of two Chinese nationals and injuries to several others, including a local citizen, according to the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan. […]

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19 h. ago PTI seeks PPP support for budget walkout in parliamentary meeting

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally reached out to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for support in boycotting the upcoming federal budget vote. The two parties held a key meeting at Parliament House on Monday, where PTI leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, also a former speaker, […]

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20 h. ago Holiday announced in Karachi on June 19 for Abdullah Shah Ghazi’s urs

KARACHI – Another holiday for residents of Karachi on June 19 Thursday in light of the annual urs of Sufi

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20 h. ago Holiday announced in Karachi on June 19 for urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi

KARACHI – Another holiday for residents of Karachi on June 19 Thursday in light of the annual urs of Sufi

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22 h. ago Mustafa Qureshi reveals Humayun Saeed’s real age, internet reacts

Pakistani actor Mustafa Qureshi recently caused a stir by revealing Humayun Saeed’s real age during a public event. The moment took place at a “Meet and Greet” session held at the Karachi Press Club, where Humayun Saeed was the guest of honor. During the event, Qureshi praised Humayun’s acting skills and referred to his luck, […]

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