51 m. 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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82 m. ago Canadian Dollar weakens against Pakistani Rupee today – 17 June 2025

LAHORE – The buying rate of Canadian dollar dropped by 50 pasias to settle at Rs205.5 in open market of

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1 hour 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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9 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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9 h. ago Delegates wrap up tour of Western capitals after India conflict

A Pakistani delegation formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to present Islamabad’s perspective on its recent conflict with India wrapped up its Brussels tour on Monday, the chief of the mission said in a statement, calling on European leaders to help steer the region back “from the brink” of war. Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto […]

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9 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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11 h. ago Operation rising lion: Israel’s strike on Tehran ignites a dangerous new Middle East War

At the heart of the complex and explosive politics of the Middle East lies the enduring enmity between Iran and Israel. On the dawn of June 13, 2025, Israel escalated this tension to an unprecedented height by launching extensive airstrikes on Iran’s capital Tehran and other crucial sites. This attack, dubbed “Operation Rising Lion,” targeted […]

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11 h. ago PM Shehbaz unveils Maritime Vision at PIMEC 2025; calls Blue Economy ‘Game

— PM says Pakistan Navy is formidable force through all conflicts and remains a strong pillar of our national security — Says even tapping a fraction of this economy could be a real game-changer — PM stresses transformation of Pakistan’s maritime sector into a driver of inclusive, sustainable economic growth ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz […]

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11 h. ago PM reaffirms solidarity with Iran; condemnation of Israeli aggression

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of the recent Israeli aggression against Iran and expressed the nation’s sympathies with it over the martyrdom of innocent civilians. The prime minister met Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on the occasion of Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference. Discussing the current regional […]

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11 h. ago Pakistan keen to benefit from UAE’s experiences in modern management system: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the United Arab Emirates (USE) has positioned its country among the developed countries with its modern management system, and Pakistan was keen to benefit from its experiences. The prime minister made these remarks in a meeting with UAE’s Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge […]

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12 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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12 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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12 h. ago Fawad Chaudhry slams govt for financial mismanagement, biased trials

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Punjab government over the alleged misuse of public funds and what he described as unchecked and unaccountable governance. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Fawad questioned the Prime Minister’s credibility, stating that he lacked the authority to […]

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12 h. ago Asad Umar criticizes budget, urges all parties to unite for a way forward

ISLAMABAD: Former federal finance minister Asad Umar expressed deep concerns over the current political and economic situation in Pakistan, urging all political parties to unite and find a way forward to resolve the ongoing political crisis. Speaking to the media on Monday, Umar emphasized that the country is caught in a dangerous political quagmire, and […]

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12 h. ago US envoy says Tel Aviv embassy building damaged by Iran strike

TEL AVIV: The US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Monday said an embassy building in Tel Aviv sustained minor damage from a nearby Iranian missile strike, reporting no injuries to US personnel. Iran unleashed a barrage of missiles on Israeli cities early Monday, after Israel struck military targets deep inside Iran, with both sides […]

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12 h. ago Suzuki Alto VXL to cost Rs33.24Lac after new proposed Taxes in Budget 2025

ISLAMABAD – Suzuki Alto, one of cheapest cars in Pakistan, gets more expensive as the government imposes New Levy and

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12 h. ago Five militants linked to TTP killed in KP operations, weapons seized

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed five suspected terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The operations, conducted on June 15 and 16, targeted militants allegedly backed by Indian interests, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The first operation took place in […]

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12 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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12 h. ago Khawaja Asif urges global action against Israel’s nuclear threat

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned the international community about the threat posed by Israel’s nuclear capabilities, emphasizing that the country remains outside global nuclear frameworks and poses a serious risk to regional and global peace. In a strongly worded statement, Asif urged the world to be “wary and apprehensive” of Israel’s […]

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13 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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