43 h. ago Iqbal Latif defends Pakistan, urges critics to end “defeatist narrative”

LAHORE — In a strongly worded open letter addressed to what he called “liberal cynics and armchair critics,” Iqbal Latif, a Pakistani expatriate who recently returned from abroad, has defended Pakistan’s progress and institutions, urging detractors to adopt “a fairer, fact-based view” of the country’s situation. Writing from a rooftop dhaba in Lahore’s Ichra neighborhood, […]

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3 d. ago US delegation explores Pakistan’s critical minerals potential

ISLAMABAD: A high-level US delegation met with Pakistani officials in Islamabad on Friday to discuss cooperation in the minerals and mining sector, aiming to establish secure and transparent critical mineral supply chains for American industry. Read More: Pakistan’s Minerals: The New Geopolitical Bargaining Chip The delegation, led by Robert Louis Strayer II, president of the […]

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4 d. ago ‘Pakistan isn’t letting me sing’,Fawad Khan responds to criticism over Pakistan Idol role

LAHORE: Fawad Khan has finally addressed the criticism surrounding his appointment as a judge on the revived season of Pakistan Idol. The singing competition has returned after nearly a decade, featuring a judging panel that includes Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Zeb Bangash, Bilal Maqsood, and Fawad Khan. However, the inclusion of Fawad and Bilal sparked […]

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5 d. ago Waqar Ehsin defends Fawad Khan’s role as Pakistan Idol judge against Humaira Arshad’s criticism

RAWALPINDI: In a recent exchange of opinions regarding the Pakistan Idol judging panel, Tinak Dhin famed singer Waqar Ehsin has come to the defense of actor and musician Fawad Khan, countering comments made by fellow artist Humaira Arshad. Humaira Arshad had raised concerns over Khan’s role as a judge, questioning his qualifications for evaluating singers […]

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6 d. ago easypaisa signs MoU with NIFT for digital cheque clearing services

easypaisa Digital Bank, Pakistan’s first digital retail bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT), formalizing a strategic partnership to enable digital cheque clearing services across the country. As the sole entity responsible for interbank cheque clearing in Pakistan, NIFT plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency […]

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1 week ago Celebrities step in to deflect flak against Fawad Khan for judging ‘Pakistan Idol’

Celebrities are rallying behind Fawad Khan after recent criticism regarding his role as a judge on Pakistan Idol. Fawad is on the panel alongside Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Bilal Maqsood and Zeb Bangash, yet his inclusion has stirred debate. The controversy began after former playback singer Humaira Arshad questioned Fawad’s qualifications to judge aspiring singers. […]

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1 week ago Ali Pervez Malik invites global investors to explore Pakistan’s $6 trillion mineral potential

ISLAMABAD – Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ali Pervez Malik, promoted Pakistan’s mineral investment opportunities during the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Meeting with officials from Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and France, Malik highlighted Pakistan’s vast untapped mineral reserves, estimated at $6 trillion, including copper, gold, lithium, coal, […]

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1 week ago Ali Tareen tears up PCB legal notice, vows not to be silenced over PSL criticism

MULTAN – Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has publicly torn up a legal notice sent by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), declaring he will not be silenced for voicing criticism of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) administration. The PCB’s notice reportedly demanded that Tareen retract his statements and issue a formal apology or risk termination […]

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1 week ago Celebrities defend Fawad Khan amid criticism over Pakistan Idol judging role

KARACHI – Pakistani celebrities have come forward in support of Fawad Khan after recent criticism regarding his role as a judge on the latest season of Pakistan Idol. Fawad, who serves on the judging panel alongside Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Bilal Maqsood, and Zeb Bangash, became the centre of online debate after former playback singer […]

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2 w. ago Extended Ceasefire in Place as Pakistan Delegation Arrives in Doha for Talks with Taliban

KABUL – After days of intense clashes along their shared border, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend a critical

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3 w. ago Pakistan Warns Afghanistan to Avoid Interference in Internal Affairs

Pakistan has urged Kabul to respect Pakistan Afghanistan relations and avoid comments on its internal matters. The Foreign Office issued this statement after Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid criticized Pakistan’s police action against the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protest in Muridke. Earlier, Mujahid expressed sorrow over the deaths during the clashes between police and protesters. He […]

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3 w. ago Sanaullah urges PTI, parties to unite under ‘charter for stable Pakistan’ after border escalation

‘At this moment, I say to the PTI leadership: you may continue to criticise us, but you must stand with Pakistan, with its armed forces: PM’s aide Stresses everyone should back PM Shehbaz’s ‘Misaq-i-Istehkam-i-Pakistan’ initiative, which has become imperative in the wake of latest border escalation Urges TLP to end its protest, citing national interest […]

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3 w. ago Defence minister draws criticism for sharing cartoon amid border tensions

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif faced public criticism on Saturday after a repost from his verified account on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) showed a clip from a cartoon series, at a time when reports of clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban militants surfaced from the border region. The reposted […]

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3 w. ago CM highlights potential investment areas before Saudi business delegates

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday met a delegation of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council for detailed discussions on enhancing business cooperation and exploring new investment opportunities in Punjab. The CM welcomed the Saudi delegation, led by Chairman of the Pak-Saudi Business Forum, Prince Mansoor bin Muhammad bin Saad Al Saud, with greetings […]

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3 w. ago Punjab, Saudi delegation explore avenues for trade and investment

A high-level delegation of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council arrived in Lahore. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif personally welcomed the delegation at the airport, underlining the significance of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz held a meeting with the delegation led by Prince Mansour bin Muhammad bin Saad Al Saud, Chairman of the […]

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3 w. ago US firms express desire to invest in energy, mineral sectors

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker on Thursday said US companies had a strong interest in investing in Pakistan’s energy, critical minerals and IT sectors. Baker said this during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at his office in Islamabad. Dar, on this occasion, expressed Pakistan’s desire to further deepen […]

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