8 h. ago Field Marshal stresses potential for multidimensional US ties

During his official visit to the United States, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives of leading international media outlets in Washington D.C. The interaction with prominent U.S. think tanks and representatives of the strategic affairs institutions, provided […]

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11 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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12 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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12 h. ago India must accept indus waters treaty or face another war: Bilawal

Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, warned India to honour the Indus Waters Treaty. He said if India refuses, Pakistan will wage another war — and this time, all six rivers will belong to Pakistan. Bilawal returned from diplomatic visits to the US and Europe and was warmly welcomed in Karachi. Addressing […]

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12 h. ago WAPDA chairman Lt Gen (R) Sajjad Ghani resigns citing personal reasons

Lt Gen (Retired) Sajjad Ghani has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). He stepped down citing personal reasons, according to official sources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged his services and praised his leadership during a critical time in the energy sector. The Prime Minister has forwarded the […]

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14 h. ago Bilawal claims diplomatic victory over India, says Pakistan’s narrative dominates global media

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and head of the recent diplomatic mission, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, declared on his return that Pakistan has defeated India on the diplomatic front. Speaking in Karachi, where he received a warm welcome, Bilawal said India failed to isolate Pakistan, and instead, Pakistan’s narrative dominated the global media. Bilawal explained that the […]

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14 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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14 h. ago Around 1,800 pilgrims, students return via land routes from Iran

QUETTA: Amid tight security, Pakistani pilgrims, students and business people returning from Iran continued to pour into the provincial metropolis. Officials said that Pakistanis were returning from different cities of Iran, starting from the first batch that reached Taftan via passenger coaches. Over the past three days, around 1,400 Pakistani pilgrims and some 400 students […]

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15 h. ago WAPDA Chairman Lt. Gen. (r) Sajjad Ghani resigns after nearly 3 Years in Office

ISLAMABAD – Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lieutenant General (Retired) Sajjad Ghani, has stepped down from his post,

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16 h. ago Government Signs $4.5 Billion Loans With Local Banks To Ease Power Sector Debt

Pakistan has signed term sheets with 18 commercial banks for a 1.275 trillion Pakistani rupee ($4.50 billion) Islamic finance facility to help pay down mounting debt in its power sector, government officials said on Friday. The government, which owns or controls much of the power infrastructure, is grappling with ballooning “circular debt”, unpaid bills and […]

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17 h. ago PTI stages senate walkout over ministerial absence, sparks uproar

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a walkout from the Senate on Friday to protest the absence of ministers during the ongoing session, creating disruption and heated debate. The session, chaired by Deputy Chairman Syedal Khan Nasir, began with visibly empty ministerial benches. Expressing displeasure, he directed the Senate Secretariat to immediately call in […]

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20 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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20 h. ago Pakistan seeks stronger energy and mining ties with Russia at St. Petersburg forum

Pakistan actively pushed for stronger ties with Russia in energy, trade, investment, and mining at the 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Federal Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik led the Pakistani delegation and met key Russian officials to discuss expanding cooperation. During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, who also chairs the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental […]

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20 h. ago Russian drone strikes devastate Odesa and Kharkiv, killing one and injuring dozens

Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea city of Odesa overnight left one person dead and at least 14 others injured, local officials confirmed on Friday. The strikes caused significant damage to high-rise buildings, railway lines, and other key infrastructure in the city. Odesa, a major port vital for Ukraine’s trade, has faced frequent drone […]

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21 h. ago Iran refuses to discuss missile program amid Israeli attacks, says talks with US off the table

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly rejected any negotiations on the country’s missile program or defense capabilities, stating that these topics are completely off-limits in discussions with European representatives. In an interview with Iranian state TV IRIB on Friday, Araghchi made it clear that upcoming meetings in Geneva with officials from France, Germany, and […]

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21 h. ago PCB Chairman Naqvi invites FIFA President Gianni Infantino to visit Pakistan

WASHINGTON – Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in

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22 h. ago ‘Love Guru’ beats bollywood’s ‘housefull 5’ in global box office race

Romantic comedy Love Guru has taken the global box office by storm, surpassing the big-budget Bollywood film Housefull 5 in international earnings. Released worldwide on Eid-ul-Adha, the film is winning hearts, especially due to the popular on-screen pairing of Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan. In Love Guru, Mahira Khan plays a bold, artistic young woman, […]

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22 h. ago Iran may build nuclear weapons if attacked, warns U.S. intelligence

U.S. intelligence officials have warned that Iran could move towards developing nuclear weapons if the U.S. attacks its underground nuclear facility in Fordow or if Israel assassinates Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While Iran has not yet made a final decision to build a nuclear bomb, it already possesses enriched uranium sufficient for such a […]

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22 h. ago Babar Azam and Shadab Khan set to light up BBL 15, says former Aussie Pacer

Former Australian fast bowler and Sydney Thunder General Manager, Trent Copeland, has praised the inclusion of Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Shadab Khan in the 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). Copeland expressed his excitement in a video shared on BBL’s official social media channels, calling their participation “magic” for the league. Babar Azam, […]

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22 h. ago SHC directs access for Sindh Acting Governor Awais Qadir Shah to Governor House

KARACHI – The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday directed the relevant officials to allow access to Acting Governor Sindh

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