1 hour ago ‘Hybrid governance model’ doing wonders for Pakistan, says Kh Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has attributed Pakistan’s recent diplomatic, regional, and economic gains – including its strengthened ties with the United States – to what he described as the “hybrid model of governance.” In a post on X, Khawaja Asif called the meeting between US President Trump and Field Marshal Asim Munir an “unprecedented development” […]

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2 h. ago Lawmakers call for charter of economy for sustainable growth

Resuming debate on budget for fiscal year 2025-26 on Friday, lawmakers at National Assembly emphasized the need to accelerate reforms, adhere to an export-led growth strategy, and develop a charter of economy to ensure policy consistency, which they said is essential for achieving sustainable development. Participating in the debate, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MNA Dr. […]

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4 h. ago National tally rises to 12 as polio case reported in KP’s Bannu

To date in 2025, six polio cases reported from KP, four from Sindh and one each from Punjab and GB ISLAMABAD: A new case of wild poliovirus has been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, taking the national tally to 12, the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at Islamabad’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) […]

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4 h. ago Pakistan refutes Indian claims, says Kashmir solution key to peace

Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva has thwarted an attempt by India to mislead the UN Human Rights Council regarding the Pahalgam attack in India illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Exercising the right of reply during the ‘Interactive Dialogue on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Annual Report’ in Geneva, […]

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4 h. ago PTI’s propaganda cell sells Indian media’s narrative, alleges Azma

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari, has said that the narrative propagated by Indian media is being replicated and amplified by a specific propaganda cell affiliated with PTI, which is an extremely dangerous trend against national interest. Speaking to the media at the Punjab Assembly, she said that spreading any news on social media without verification […]

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5 h. ago Women can now Choose father’s or husband’s name on CNIC: NADRA

ISLAMABAD: NADRA has introduced a major change allowing married women to choose whether to list their father’s or husband’s name on their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). This step aims to give women more control and flexibility over their identity documentation. The decision comes after the Interior Minister’s instructions, with formal approval from the federal […]

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5 h. ago FBR says banks pay 53% tax on income, seeks end to special privileges

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed that banks in Pakistan pay a heavy 53% tax on their income. FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial disclosed this during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday, sparking discussions on the tax structure for financial institutions. He stated that the government wants […]

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6 h. ago Iraq accuses Israel of airspace breach over Najaf, Karbala, Basra

Iraq has strongly condemned Israel for violating its airspace by flying fighter jets over key southern cities, including Najaf, Karbala, and Basra. According to Iraq’s representative at the United Nations Security Council, the incident occurred shortly before Friday’s session began. Abbas Kazim Ubaid Al-Fatlawi, Iraq’s chargé d’affaires, reported that 50 Israeli aircraft entered Iraqi airspace. […]

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7 h. ago Trump can stop the war with one call, says Iranian presidential spokesman

Iran’s presidential spokesman, Majid Farahani, has stated that a single phone call from President Donald Trump could bring the Iran-Israel conflict to a halt. Speaking to CNN, Farahani emphasized that diplomacy with Iran can easily resume — but only if Trump instructs Israel to stop its attacks. Farahani highlighted that Iran believes in civilian dialogue, […]

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7 h. ago Erdoğan urges Islamic nations to respond collectively to Israeli actions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on Muslims around the world to unite against Israel’s ongoing aggression and the deepening humanitarian crisis. Speaking at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Forum, Erdoğan stressed that Muslim unity is not just a need but a religious duty in these trying times. He urged Muslims to […]

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7 h. ago US imposes sanctions on 20 entities over supplying sensitive machinery to Iran

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on at least 20 entities, five individuals, and three vessels accused of supplying sensitive machinery to Iran. According to The Guardian, two of the sanctioned companies are based in Hong Kong. The U.S. Treasury Department announced the action on Friday through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). […]

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9 h. ago Pakistan joins China & Bangladesh in new strategic dialogue platform

KUNMING, CHINA – In a landmark diplomatic development, Pakistan, China, and Bangladesh have agreed to launch a trilateral cooperation initiative aimed at deepening regional integration and promoting mutual development. The announcement came during the inaugural Vice Foreign Minister/Foreign Secretary-level meeting held on Thursday in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. The three nations committed to pursuing joint […]

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9 h. ago Justice Mandokhail questions scope of supreme court’s powers in reserved seats case

ISLAMABAD – Supreme Court Judge Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail on Friday raised important questions about the limits of the apex court’s powers during a hearing on PTI’s appeal regarding reserved seats. He asked, “Does the Supreme Court have unlimited powers? There should be some limits!” An 11-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, continued […]

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10 h. ago PIA brings back 121 nationals stranded in Iran amid airspace closure

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully repatriated 121 Pakistani nationals stranded in Iran through a special flight operated from Baku, Azerbaijan. The flight PK-7160 landed in Lahore at 3:40 PM on Friday, marking the conclusion of a carefully coordinated evacuation operation prompted by the closure of Iranian airspace. Due to the suspension of direct air […]

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10 h. ago Spain’s refusal to boost defense budget puts NATO summit at risk

The upcoming NATO summit may face major setbacks after Spain rejected a proposal to raise defense spending to 5% of its GDP. U.S. President Donald Trump has been pushing for this new target, but Spain insists it’s both “unreasonable” and “counterproductive.” In a letter to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said […]

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10 h. ago Israel on high alert as Iran launches missile strikes in retaliation

Iran has once again fired missiles at Israel in response to recent Israeli military actions, targeting major cities including Haifa and Tel Aviv. According to media reports, at least two people have been injured in the missile attacks, marking an escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have […]

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11 h. ago Pakistan Reaches Final of FIH Hockey Nations Cup After Penalty Shootout Win Over France

Pakistan has secured a place in the final of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025 after defeating France in a dramatic penalty shootout. The thrilling semi-final encounter ended in a 3-2 victory for Pakistan through penalties. The match, held on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, was the first semi-final of the tournament and kicked off at […]

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11 h. ago Pakistan beat France in penalty shootout to book Final Spot in FIH Nations Cup

Men in Green booked their place in the final of the FIH Nations Cup after edging out France in a

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12 h. ago Bushehr nuclear facility ‘under control’, Russia reassures after Israeli misstatement

The Russian government said on Friday that Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is completely safe and working normally. Russia gave this update after Israel mistakenly claimed to have attacked the site. The Bushehr plant is run with help from hundreds of Russian workers. Russia made it clear that everything is under control. On Thursday, Israel […]

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13 h. ago PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on sugar hoarders and price fixers to control market

The federal government has launched a strict crackdown on sugar hoarders and price manipulators to stop artificial inflation in the market. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave the green signal during a high-level meeting aimed at protecting consumers from rising sugar prices. According to official sources, PM Shehbaz summoned another urgent meeting today to monitor the […]

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