3 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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5 h. ago SBP partners with Japan’s Soramitsu for digital currency rollout: report

In a major step towards digitisation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is working with Soramitsu, a Japanese blockchain technology developer, to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country this year, reported Nikkei Asia on Tuesday. As per the report, the digital Pakistani rupee pilot will be run on Soramitsu’s CBDC platform […]

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5 h. ago Tally rises to 50 as three more terrorists killed in Zhob sanitization op: ISPR

Weapons, ammunition and explosives also recovered from the area following earlier anti-infiltration operations RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed neutralized three more terrorists during a sanitization operation on the night of August 10 and 11 in the general area of Sambaza along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan’s Zhob, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) […]

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7 h. ago Bajaur’s Salarzai Tribes vow not to shelter militants amid major operation

BAJAUR – Laramadak tribe of Salarzai Tehsil in Bajaur district announced strong stance against terrorism, announcing that they will not

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30 h. ago India’s missing friends: Why the World didn’t back ‘Operation Sindoor’

By: Sadaf Nadeem History shows that since 1947, whenever the Indian government has faced internal chaos, administrative failures, or especially rising unrest in Kashmir, it has relied on a familiar tactic: deflect blame onto Pakistan and stir up nationalist sentiment. Mr. Mohammad Kunhi’s opinion piece, provocatively titled “India’s Missing Friends During Op Sindoor” is just […]

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33 h. ago PTI stages protest in National Assembly, demands Imran Khan’s release

During Monday’s National Assembly session, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers staged a loud protest, surrounding the Speaker’s dais and chanting slogans for the immediate release of party founder Imran Khan. They also voiced strong opposition to the ongoing military operation, chanting “operation na-manzoor” (operation unacceptable) repeatedly. The session began under the chairmanship of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. […]

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34 h. ago Ziarat assistant commissioner and son kidnapped, search operation underway

QUETTA: A search operation is currently underway to recover Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son, who were abducted on Sunday during a visit to the tourist destination Zezri. The incident took place when unidentified gunmen kidnapped the assistant commissioner, his son, and their gunman and driver while they were at the picnic point. […]

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40 h. ago KP health card scheme faces Rs28 billion irregularities probe

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Health Card scheme is under investigation after a report by the Auditor General revealed financial irregularities worth over Rs28 billion from 2017-18 to 2021-22. The findings raise serious questions about transparency and management in the province’s health sector. The audit exposed that 17 out of 48 hospitals listed under the scheme were not […]

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42 h. ago Pakistan appoints maritime law consultant for new gulf ferry service

Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs has approved the first ferry service license for Sea Keepers International, a UK-based ferry operator. The service will connect Pakistan with Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. On August 5, Sea Keepers International officially received permission to start operating ferry routes. This new service is expected to boost trade, […]

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42 h. ago Spain and eight European nations condemn Israel’s Gaza occupation plan

Spain and eight European countries strongly condemned Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City on Sunday. They warned that this move could cause many civilian deaths and force nearly one million Palestinians to leave their homes. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet has already approved a large-scale operation to take control of Gaza City. This […]

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57 h. ago Khalistan movement leader hails Pakistani book on Operation Sindoor’s truth

LAHORE: Dr. Amarjit Singh, a prominent leader of the Khalistan movement, has expressed support for an upcoming Pakistani book that aims to reveal the hidden truths behind India’s “Operation Sindoor.” The book, titled “The War That Changed Everything,” is set for publication on August 11 and has already sparked controversy in Indian political circles. Dr. […]

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58 h. ago Tribes in Lower Dir commit to expelling terrorists and their supporters

KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: In a decisive move, tribesmen from a border village in Lower Dir district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have pledged to take action against foreign terrorists operating in the region. They have vowed to expel these terrorists, along with their local facilitators, from the volatile area along the Afghan border. This decision comes amidst a recent […]

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61 h. ago Pakistan’s donkey population hits record 4.9 million in 2024

According to the Agricultural Census Report 2024, Pakistan’s donkey population has climbed to a record 4.9 million, showing a steady increase compared to previous years, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. Punjab leads by a wide margin, with over 2.4 million donkeys, accounting for almost half of the country’s total. Sindh ranks second with 1.081 million donkeys, […]

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3 d. ago Defence minister rubbishes Indian claims of downing Pakistan’s jets

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday strongly rejected claims by the Indian Air Force chief that India had shot down six Pakistani fighter jets during a conflict in May, calling the assertions “implausible” and “ill-timed.” “The belated assertions made by the Indian Air Force Chief regarding alleged destruction of Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor are […]

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3 d. ago Independence Day festivities galore as 14th August draws closer

Across the country, streets and social media blaze with vibrant green and white as patriotic fervor ignites every heart with colorful lights, fluttering flags and bold displays of national pride from small symbols to grand attire, creating an unstoppable wave of unity and enthusiasm. According to a report by the state news channel, the countdown […]

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3 d. ago Railways digitalization, upgradation, outsourcing projects to be completed this year: Abbasi

Minister says short and long-term projects underway to modernize rail operations, promote regional connectivity Reveals modern DMU trains would operate on various routes, including Lahore to Faisalabad, Narowal, Kasur and others, with a capacity of 650 passengers each FAISALABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Saturday reiterated his commitment to completing digitalization of […]

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3 d. ago Iran arrests 20 suspected Mossad operatives, vows harsh punishment

TEHRAN: Iran has arrested 20 people it alleges are operatives of Israel’s Mossad spy agency in recent months, the judiciary said on Saturday, warning that they will face no leniency and will be made an example of. On Wednesday, Iran executed a nuclear scientist named Rouzbeh Vadi, who was convicted of spying for Israel and […]

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3 d. ago India’s jet kill claim is “comical fiction,” says Defence Minister

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif strongly rejected claims by India’s air chief that the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down six Pakistani aircraft during the May military confrontation. In a post on X, Asif called the claims “implausible” and “comical,” and said they were aimed at covering up India’s failures. His comments follow Indian Air […]

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3 d. ago Modi’s superpower strategy backfires amid Trump, Xi tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to strengthen ties with the US and China have hit a dead end, according to a report by The New York Times. Despite India’s growing economy and global ambitions, tensions with both powers have exposed the country’s diplomatic limits. The report traces the fallout from key moments in Modi’s […]

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4 d. ago PM Shehbaz slams Israeli cabinet’s Gaza takeover plan as ‘dangerous escalation’

Premier says military operations expansion will only worsen the already existing humanitarian crisis Reiterates Pakistan’s unwavering support for legitimate rights of Palestinian and establishment of sovereign State of Palestine Calls upon international community to intervene urgently to bring an immediate halt to Israel’s unwarranted aggression ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday blasted the Israeli […]

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