73 m. ago Interior minister inaugurates online women’s police station, digital “One Info” app

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday visited the Islamabad Safe City Headquarters, where he inaugurated two significant tech-driven initiatives: the Online Women Police Station and the “One Info” mobile application. These steps are part of the ongoing digital modernization of urban policing in Pakistan, aimed at enhancing public service and law enforcement. During his […]

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4 h. ago PM meets young content creator Talha, appreciates his talent

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met and appreciated Talha Ahmad, a young digital content creator, for his talent.

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4 h. ago Islamabad excise goes digital with new vehicle services reforms

The Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department has launched several digital reforms to improve vehicle-related services, including registration, ownership transfers, and tax payments. These changes aim to make the entire process more convenient and transparent for citizens, while also boosting tax recovery and reducing the need for physical office visits. One of the key features is […]

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6 h. ago Crypto market hits $4 trillion milestone amid global investor surge

BENGALURU – The global cryptocurrency market has reached a record-high valuation of $4 trillion, according to CoinGecko, signaling a major turning point in the digital asset space. This surge reflects growing investor confidence and highlights crypto’s shift from a risky alternative to a recognized financial tool used by individuals and institutions alike. The momentum was […]

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7 h. ago YouTube’s new monetisation rules spark debate among content creators

KARACHI – YouTube has revised its monetisation rules by updating its “reused content” policy, now renamed as “inauthentic content.” The change aims to clearly define and discourage repetitive or overly produced material that lacks originality. However, experts believe the shift is less dramatic than it appears on social media. Social media strategist Talha Labib explained […]

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20 h. ago PA speaker tosses disqualification bid of 26 MPAs into judicial arena

Speaker Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has declared inadmissible the applications submitted by treasury lawmakers seeking the disqualification of 26 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPAs suspended for alleged abusive and violent conduct. Instead, he advised the petitioners to obtain a declaration from a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction before approaching the Speaker again. Speaker […]

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21 h. ago PTI disgruntles refuse to withdraw, adamant to contesting Senate polls

KP govt, opposition to contest the Senate elections jointly, says PPP leader Talha Mehmood PESHAWAR: Disgruntled leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have vowed to contest the upcoming Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), scheduled for July 21, and rejected the withdrawal calls. The resolve was expressed during a meeting of disgruntled PTI leaders, which […]

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27 h. ago Talha Ahmed gets PM Shehbaz’s nod for inspiring digital work

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met with rising digital content creator Talha Ahmed, recognizing his creative contributions to Pakistan’s online landscape and presenting him with special awards. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s Office, was attended by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima […]

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29 h. ago Punjab speaker rejects disqualification petitions for 26 MPAs

Talks between the government and opposition in the Punjab Assembly have succeeded, leading to a major breakthrough. Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan has rejected four separate reference requests seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition members. However, the ban on these members attending 15 sessions of the Assembly will remain in place. The references were […]

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41 h. ago Govt launches major EV push, targets students and unemployed

The Pakistani federal government is targeting students and unemployed individuals in a major scheme to promote the use of electric vehicles, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday, saying the move will save billions of dollars in fuel imports, help protect environment and promote local industry. The prime minister said this while presiding over a […]

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41 h. ago First ‘National Youth Games’ set for Sept, targeting 2028 Olympics

Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, announced on Friday that under the vision of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, extraordinary steps are being taken to host the inaugural National Youth Games in September, a milestone initiative designed to inspire and equip youth for Olympic-level competition in 2028. In an exclusive conversation […]

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48 h. ago China urges U.S. to remove more trade restrictions following Nvidia chip nod

BEIJING: China believes that the United States should abandon zero-sum thinking and continue to remove a series of unreasonable economic and trade restriction measures against China, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday. China has noticed that the United States has recently taken the initiative to announce the approval of sales of Nvidia H20 chips […]

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54 h. ago Punjab Assembly speaker drops references against opposition members

Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has decided to withdraw references filed against opposition members. The decision marks a major step toward restoring harmony in the house. According to sources, on the speaker’s instructions, assembly officials have drafted a plan to suspend all government-backed reference requests submitted against opposition lawmakers. This move […]

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54 h. ago Pakistan cabinet committee approves 104 reforms to simplify business rules

The Cabinet Committee on Regulatory Reforms (CCoRR) approved 104 proposals on July 17, 2025, to reduce business compliance burdens and improve the ease of doing business in Pakistan. The committee is chaired by Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh. During three meetings, the committee reviewed 136 reform proposals submitted by the Board […]

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54 h. ago Pakistan PM calls for boosting private investment in shipping sector

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to develop a clear plan to encourage private sector investment in Pakistan’s shipping industry. He stressed the importance of reforms during a meeting held on Friday. The premier emphasized the need to establish the National Shipping Corporation on corporate lines to improve its efficiency and competitiveness. He […]

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55 h. ago 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates complete practical training in China

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his happiness as the first batch of around 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates successfully completed their hands-on training in Shaanxi Province, China. This milestone marks a significant step in Pakistan’s agricultural development. The graduates received practical training in key areas such as water-saving irrigation, seed production, animal husbandry, agricultural production, and […]

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59 h. ago Pakistan slams Israeli strikes in Syria, urges global accountability

NEW YORK – Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s continued military strikes in Syria, calling them dangerous, destabilizing, and a serious violation of international law and Syria’s sovereignty. The statement was delivered during a United Nations Security Council briefing by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, who is also the Council’s current president. Ambassador Asim stated that Israel’s […]

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60 h. ago NAB announces crackdown on fraudulent public land allotments

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has announced a nationwide crackdown against fraudulent allotments of public land in partnership with provincial governments. NAB Chairman Lt. Gen. (R) Nazir Ahmed revealed this during a cheque distribution ceremony held at NAB Lahore on Thursday. The operation aims to hold accountable those involved in illegal housing schemes and protect […]

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63 h. ago Chairman NAB initiates disbursement of Rs3.20bn among Eden scandal victims

National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lahore has initiated the disbursement of Rs3.20 billion among Eden Housing Scam victims. The cheque distribution ceremony, held at NAB Lahore, was graced as Chief Guest by Chairman NAB, Lt. Gen. (R) Nazir Ahmad. The event was conducted under the supervision of Director General NAB Lahore, Mr. Ghulam Safdar Shah. In […]

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2 d. ago PM directs ‘national disaster management’ plan as monsoon toll hits 178

PM Shehbaz visits NEOC, reviews monsoon situation, disaster response efforts, and increasing intensity of weather patterns Lauds provincial govts for their response, effective disaster handling, and coordination with NDMA and PDMAs Pakistan contributes minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions but ranks among top ten most climate-vulnerable countries: PM This year’s monsoon intensity is 60–70% higher […]

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