8 h. ago PM to attend Victory Day celebrations during visit to Azerbaijan on Nov 8

Premier Shehbaz to attend Azerbaijan’s national celebrations marking liberation of Nagorno-Karabakh, victory over Armenia Turkish President Erdoğan will also attend celebrations, high-level talks to focus on energy, trade, and defence cooperation   ISLAMABAD: Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming one-day visit to Azerbaijan on November 8, where he will attend […]

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13 h. ago Blue economy can unlock $100bn potential for Pakistan, says Aurangzeb

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called the blue economy a “game changer” for Pakistan’s growth. He said the maritime sector could generate $100 billion by 2047 if developed strategically. Speaking virtually at the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference in Karachi, he stressed the need for policy continuity. He noted that the maritime sector […]

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15 h. ago Experts warn Pakistan’s resilience at risk without unified water, food and climate action

ISLAMABAD – Experts have warned that Pakistan cannot achieve real resilience unless water, food, and climate are tackled collectively rather than as separate sectors. They shared these views during the opening session of Pakistan Water Week 2025, which began in Islamabad on Tuesday. Themed “From Scarcity to Sustainability: Collaborative Pathways for Water, Food, and Climate […]

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17 h. ago Pakistan Army toughens stance ahead of Taliban talks in Istanbul

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Army on Monday took a firm position against the Afghan Taliban regime ahead of the upcoming round of talks in Istanbul, declaring that Pakistan’s sole and non-negotiable demand is an immediate end to terrorism originating from Afghan soil. “Pakistan has a one-point agenda: Afghan soil must not be used against us,” […]

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33 h. ago ‘See you in court’, Saba Qamar files legal case against journalist

LAHORE: Saba Qamar has announced she will be taking legal action against journalist Naeem Hanif after he made allegations about her past. The controversy erupted following Qamar’s comments about Karachi during a recent podcast appearance. When asked if she would ever consider moving to Karachi permanently, the actress responded firmly, “Astaghfirullah, never!” She went on […]

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39 h. ago Interior minister visits Shujaat Hussain to offer condolences

LAHORE – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Monday to express condolences over the death of his brother-in-law, Javed Chattha. Naqvi conveyed heartfelt grief and sympathies to Shujaat and his family. Provincial Minister Chaudhry Shafay Hussain was also present during the visit. The […]

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40 h. ago Media firms face backlash over donations to Trump’s East Wing project

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s plan to raze the White House’s East Wing to construct a new ballroom has sparked criticism for news organizations whose corporate owners are among the project’s donors. Comcast, parent company of NBC News and MSNBC, has faced scrutiny on-air from its own commentators, while Amazon, whose founder Jeff Bezos owns […]

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45 h. ago US confirms nuclear tests under Trump will not involve explosions

WASHINGTON – The United States will resume nuclear weapons testing under orders from President Donald Trump, but without carrying out actual nuclear explosions, Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified on Sunday. Speaking to Fox News, Wright said the upcoming “system tests” are designed to verify the functionality of all components in a nuclear weapon except for […]

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52 h. ago PM vows to take steps for prosecution of crimes against journalists

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday, reiterated that the Government of Pakistan is firmly committed to protecting press freedom and ensuring a safe environment for journalists. In a message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists being observed on November 2, he said “A free press is the guarantee for a […]

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57 h. ago Neoliberalism, affordability crisis, and the politics of hate

Weak economic institutional quality has meant that the government has not been able to provide ‘rules of the game’ or legislation that on one hand allows a governance, and incentive structure for the organizations, firms, state-owned enterprises, overall economic agents, and markets to function in a way that pushes the economy towards an appropriate level […]

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3 d. ago CM Maryam, German MP discuss women empowerment, deepening bilateral ties

Punjab CM meets German MP Derya Türk-Nachbaur, discusses women empowerment, education, clean energy, and youth exchanges Says Pakistan and Germany believe in democracy, tolerance, and good governance Proposes joint training for legislators and exchange of parliamentarians under FES platform   LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday warmly welcomed German Parliament Member Derya […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, Iran discuss strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation

ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri-Moghaddam on Saturday to explore avenues for enhancing trade and economic ties between the two neighboring countries. The meeting highlighted ongoing initiatives, trade agreements, and upcoming opportunities for cooperation, particularly in the agri-food sector. Minister Jam Kamal congratulated the […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan awards offshore exploration licenses after 18 years

ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Energy has announced the results of the Offshore Bid Round 2025, marking the country’s first competitive bidding for offshore petroleum exploration licenses in 18 years. The bid round, launched in January 2025, offered 40 offshore blocks as part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision to enhance energy security, indigenization, and local […]

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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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3 d. ago Pakistan awards 23 offshore oil blocks to local and foreign consortiums

ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward reviving offshore energy exploration, Pakistan has awarded 23 offshore oil and gas exploration blocks to four consortiums led by local energy companies, with some partnered with foreign firms, including Turkiye’s national oil company TPAO, the Ministry of Energy announced on Friday. This marks Pakistan’s first offshore bidding round in […]

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3 d. ago New private airline launched to revive city’s aviation identity

KARACHI: Pakistan’s aviation sector welcomed a new entrant as Air Karachi, a newly established private airline, held its launch ceremony at Karachi’s Old Airport, marking a milestone in the revival of the city’s legacy in air travel, ARY News reported. Addressing the ceremony, Air Karachi Chairman Hanif Gohar said the airline was founded by 42 […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan goes digital: Smart meters to transform electricity services

ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has launched a large-scale rollout of smart meters across Pakistan’s electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), as part of its 2025–26 “Year of Customer Service Improvement” initiative. The project aims to enhance customer service, operational efficiency, and transparency across the country’s power sector. A spokesperson from the Power Division […]

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4 d. ago PSX soars as Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to resume peace talks

KARACHI – Investor confidence returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday after news of renewed peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 4,898.86 points, or 3.13%, to close at 161,631.73. Market participants welcomed the news as a sign of easing regional tensions. Buying activity was strong across major sectors, […]

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4 d. ago Military warns of ‘firm and severe’ response to any external aggression

ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has reiterated that any external aggression against Pakistan will be met with a “firm and severe” response, according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing on Friday. His remarks come amid heightened tensions with Afghanistan over Islamabad’s repeated demand that the […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan strikes $1 billion offshore oil, gas deal after decades

  Pakistan has made a historic achievement in its energy sector, securing a major offshore oil and gas exploration deal for the first time in 20 years. The development marks a major stride toward energy independence and aligns with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision for long-term resource sustainability and economic revival. Officials described the move […]

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