29 m. ago Trump plans september visit to Pakistan, media sources confirm

      Former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Pakistan in September, according to reports aired by two major local television news channels. The sources, familiar with the matter, said preparations are already underway for his high-profile visit. Though no official confirmation has come from Islamabad or Washington yet, the reports have […]

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49 m. ago Pakistan urges immediate fuel, food access for starving Gaza

Pakistan has strongly urged the global community to ensure the immediate supply of food and fuel to Gaza, where people continue to suffer from severe shortages. Speaking at a UN meeting on the Middle East, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said that famine in Gaza must not be tolerated […]

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57 m. ago Pakistan, Kenya explore new avenues of collaboration in agriculture, trade

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening agricultural ties with

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96 m. ago FBR income tax return 2025: Required documents for salaried, businessmen revealed

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set the deadline for taxpayers across Pakistan to submit their income

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2 h. ago ‘Eyes in the Skies’ – PAF contingent arrives in UK to participate in RIAT

RAWALPINDI – Contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) comprising state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter aircraft and the C-130 Hercules

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3 h. ago Pakistan cricket team arrives in Bangladesh for upcoming T20I series

The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Bangladesh for their upcoming three-match T20I series, with the second group of players and support staff landing on Wednesday. This marks the final step in the team’s preparations ahead of the series, which is set to begin on July 20, 2025. The second batch, consisting of eight players […]

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3 h. ago Iran’s envoy widely respected, says FO after FBI puts him on most

Pakistan has defended the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, following his inclusion in the US Federal Bureau of Investigation’s “most wanted” list over his alleged involvement in the 2007 disappearance of former FBI agent Robert Levinson. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, in a statement on Wednesday, said that Ambassador Moghadam is viewed […]

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4 h. ago Pakistan rupee slides as Saudi Riyal sees gains – 17 July 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of Saudi Riyal registered upward trend against Pakistani rupee in open market on Thursday as

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4 h. ago PN Command, Staff conference concludes at Naval Headquarters

The Command & Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. During the conference, Chief of the Naval Chief underscored the importance of maintaining perpetual combat readiness to effectively counter both traditional and non-traditional threats in the maritime domain. He […]

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4 h. ago Sindh CM okays Rs100m for hosting Asia Cup Wheelchair Cricket Tournament

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced a Rs. 100 million grant for the Asia Cup Wheelchair Cricket Tournament, an annual grant of Rs. 15 million for the Pakistan Wheelchair Cricket Council (PWCC), and a dedicated customised coaster (minibus) for the national wheelchair cricket team. He announced this while meeting with the two-time […]

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4 h. ago Go cashless in cattle markets campaign: SBP hosts award ceremony

The State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC), hosted an award ceremony on Wednesday, in Karachi to honor high-performing banks for their outstanding contributions to the Go Cashless in Cattle Markets Campaign 2025. Managing Director of SBP Banking Services Corporation, Maraj Mahmood while addressing the ceremony, appreciated the efforts of the participating banks […]

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5 h. ago SECP releases white paper on transitioning to new pension scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has published a White Paper following the National Workshop on Transitioning to a Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Scheme. The workshop convened senior representatives from federal and provincial governments, the insurance and pension fund industries, and international development partners to discuss the shift from Pakistan’s fiscally unsustainable Defined […]

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5 h. ago Pakistan, Kenya explore new avenues of trade, agriculture collaboration

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening agricultural ties with Kenya, besides enhancing cooperation in other sector of the economy for promoting bilateral relations between both the countries. The minister held an important meeting with Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Peter Mbogo Njiru, High Commissioner of Kenya […]

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13 h. ago These Bank Branches in Pakistan are Open 7 Days a Week; Full List here

KARACHI – Weekend is off for almost all banks, but not anymore as Pakistanis can now access banking services on

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14 h. ago US lawmakers warn Pakistan over transnational repression, hint at ‘possible sanctions’

WASHINGTON: The US Congress may soon urge President Donald Trump’s administration to consider imposing sanctions on countries that suppress religious freedom and violate human rights, Republican Congressman Christopher H. Smith suggested during a congressional hearing on Pakistan on Tuesday. “One of the biggest disappointments—regardless of who is in the White House or at the State […]

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14 h. ago Iran’s envoy to Pakistan ‘widely respected,’ FO says after FBI puts Moghadamto on ‘most wanted list’

He is entitled to all the privileges, immunities and respect due to being an ambassador, that too, from a friendly neighboring country: FO spokesperson ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday stressed that Iran’s Ambassador to the country, Reza Amiri Moghadam, was “widely respected” after the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) added him to […]

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14 h. ago Iran’s envoy to Pakistan ‘widely respected,’ FO says after FBI puts Moghadam on ‘most wanted list’

He is entitled to all the privileges, immunities and respect due to being an ambassador, that too, from a friendly neighboring country: FO spokesperson ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday stressed that Iran’s Ambassador to the country, Reza Amiri Moghadam, was “widely respected” after the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) added him to […]

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14 h. ago July 2025 Update: Legal & Illegal Housing Schemes in Karachi

KARACHI – Amid rapid growth of Pakistan’s real estate market, particularly in the country’s largest city Karachi, as number of

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15 h. ago Food or housing? Ahsan Iqbal sounds alarm on land conversion

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal has raised a red flag over Pakistan’s growing housing sprawl. He warned that the rapid conversion of fertile farmland into housing societies is a major threat to national food security. Chairing a high-level committee in Islamabad on Wednesday, he called for urgent legislation and long-term planning to protect agricultural land. Iqbal […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan defends Iranian diplomat listed by FBI as most wanted

Pakistan has confirmed that Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri moghadam continues to enjoy full diplomatic immunity and privileges. This comes despite his name appearing on the FBI’s list of most wanted individuals. The Foreign Office clarified that, as an official envoy of a neighboring country, he is entitled to all protections under diplomatic norms. Speaking on […]

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