84 m. ago PTI Chairman declares true independence after defeating fivefold enemy

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan celebrated Independence Day, calling it a moment of real freedom. He said the nation achieved this after defeating an enemy five times its size. According to him, the victory makes this Independence Day more meaningful than ever before. The PTI chief urged citizens to remember the […]

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2 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif announces Army Rocket force as defence milestone

Pakistan has announced the creation of a new Army Rocket Force to supervise missile combat capabilities in conventional warfare. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed the plan late Wednesday during a ceremony in Islamabad. The event marked the anniversary of the worst Pakistan-India conflict in decades, which erupted in May this year. The announcement comes just […]

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4 h. ago Zardari, Shehbaz urge unity and justice on 78th Independence day

Pakistan marked its 78th Independence Day with calls for unity and justice. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered separate messages to the nation. Both leaders urged the people to rise above divisions and work for equality and service to all. They paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, and […]

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13 h. ago Govt unveils national AI policy to boost innovation, jobs and ethical governance

Pakistan has announced its first National Artificial Intelligence Policy, a wide-ranging plan to develop AI infrastructure, train one million people in related skills and ensure responsible, ethical use of the technology in line with global standards. The Ministry of IT & Telecom shared a copy of the new policy with media on Wednesday and said […]

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13 h. ago BHC seeks centre, Balochistan replies to plea against internet shutdown in Balochistan

QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Wednesday sought replies from the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) and the Balochistan Advocate General (AG) to a petition against the shutdown of internet services in the province. A two-member BHC bench comprising Chief Justice Rozi Khan Barrech and Justice Sardar Ahmad Haleemi issued the directives while hearing […]

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14 h. ago August 14 revisited — honouring sacrifices that shaped Pakistan

The independence of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, marks the culmination of an extraordinary political and intellectual struggle waged by the Muslims of the subcontinent that once deprived of power, rights, and identity following the fall of the Mughal empire and unsuccessful uprising in 1857. Once rulers for nearly 800 years, the Muslims of India […]

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14 h. ago US again credits President Trump, other leaders for averting Pak

Top leaders in this nation involved in stopping that potential catastrophe, State Department spokesperson Bruce says WASHINGTON: US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce has credited President Donald Trump and other US leaders for averting the Pakistan-India conflict, saying that it “could have developed into something quite horrible.” Responding to a question at a press briefing, […]

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18 h. ago China breaks investment record in Punjab with $150M textile project

LAHORE — China has set a new record for the fastest foreign investment in Punjab. Major textile firm Challenge Textile Group will invest $150 million to build Pakistan’s largest advanced textile mill in the province. At a ceremony in Lahore, Bank of Punjab and Challenge Fashion Pvt Ltd signed an MoU to establish a high-tech […]

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19 h. ago Punjab Assembly applauds COAS for unmasking India’s terror links

The Punjab Assembly received a resolution on Tuesday to honour Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his recent US visit. The resolution, submitted by Shoaib Siddiqui of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, praised the visit as a success. It also commended his efforts to expose India’s alleged involvement in terrorism in Pakistan. The resolution highlighted […]

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20 h. ago Flooding in Hunza River causes massive damage, blocks Karakoram Highway

GILGIT: Flooding in the Hunza River has caused significant destruction in the Gulmit area of Gojal, leaving the Karakoram Highway blocked for vehicular traffic since yesterday. The RCC bridge in Gulmit has been buried under flood debris, cutting off travel between Pakistan and China via the Khunjerab border. Local authorities have engaged two excavators from […]

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20 h. ago Indian PM Modi likely to meet Trump in US next month, newspaper reports

WASHINGTON: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet President Donald Trump during a visit to the United States next month to attend the UN General Assembly meeting, the Indian Express newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing sources. India’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. An Indian official familiar with the […]

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20 h. ago Bilawal slams PM Shehbaz for slow progress on Karachi’s water

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for unequal development. He said Punjab enjoys Shehbaz’s fast action, but Karachi faces slow progress. Bilawal spoke at the New Hub Canal inauguration, highlighting Karachi’s long-standing water problems. He said it is unfair for Punjab to get “Shehbaz speed” while Karachi […]

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21 h. ago PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s health worsens, transferred to hospital

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s health worsened while in Kot Lakhpat Jail. Authorities transferred him to Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) for urgent medical tests. His lawyer, Rana Mudassir, said Chaudhry suffers severe kidney infection and has seven stones in his kidneys. Despite treatment in jail, his condition didn’t improve, and he lost […]

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22 h. ago Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Azerbaijan’s highest military honour

RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, was awarded Azerbaijan’s prestigious Patriotic War Medal on Wednesday. Azerbaijan’s Defence Minister, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, presented the award during his visit to the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The medal was conferred on behalf of Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev. According to Inter-Services Public Relations […]

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34 h. ago President urges intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights, promote religious tolerance, and ensure the restoration of worship places unlawfully occupied, reaffirming that minorities are an integral part of Pakistan’s social and national fabric. He made these remarks during a meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr with Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith […]

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34 h. ago First Lady calls for united action to ward off breast cancer

First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari Tuesday called for united action involving government institutions, health professionals, media, and communities to raise awareness to combat breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in Pakistan and the highest in prevalence in Asia. She made these remarks during a meeting with Founder and Honourary CEO of Pink Ribbon […]

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34 h. ago Pakistan’s outreach to Trump rattles India, says Financial Times

Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagements with the administration of US President Donald Trump have led to a marked improvement in bilateral relations and triggered deep concern in India, the Financial Times has reported in a detailed piece. In a report by correspondents in Islamabad, New Delhi and Washington, the London-based news paper described what it called […]

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34 h. ago CJP questions LHC’s decision to reject Imran’s bail petitions

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday raised serious questions over the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to reject bail petitions filed by incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, says in media reports. The Supreme Court (SC), while hearing eight appeals filed by the former PTI chairman, issued notices to the […]

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35 h. ago Exporters urge policy support to capitalise on US tariff cut

Pakistan’s exporters are set to gain a competitive edge in the US market after the government successfully negotiated to get reciprocal tariff reduced from 29% to 19%, the lowest in the region providing Pakistan an opportunity to boost exports to the United States. The breakthrough was discussed in a meeting on ‘US Reciprocal Tariffs’ chaired […]

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37 h. ago PHC halts appointments of new NA, Senate opposition leaders till 15th

PHC bench issues notices to ECP, other respondents while hearing Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz’s pleas against de-notification PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued a stay order, halting the appointments of new opposition leaders in the National Assembly and the Senate following the disqualification and removal of PTI’s Omar Ayub and Shibli […]

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