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Pakistan, Iran decide to increase bilateral trade to USD 8 billion annually

Pakistan and Iran agreed on Sunday to increase bilateral trade to USD 8 billion annually, taking advantage of their geography and the “discount of distance,” as trade ministers from the two countries held discussions to deepen economic and political ties. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Iranian […]

Pakistan earthquake: 5.4 magnitude tremor jolts several areas; no damage reported

Representative Image (ANI image) A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck several parts of Pakistan early Saturday morning, causing panic among residents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and the capital Islamabad, as reported by ARY News.The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) reported that the earthquake occurred at 2.04 am PST at a depth of 102 kilometers. Its epicentre was […]

‘You have been gravely misled by Asim Munir’: Baloch leader’s open letter to Trump; oil reserves not in Pakistan

Mir Yar Baloch wrote an open letter to Donald Trump warning him that he was fooled by Pakistan. Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch wrote an open letter to US President Donald Trump warning him that he had been misled about “massive oil reserves” in Pakistan by General Asim Munir and by their diplomatic challenges. The […]

Threat in Pakistan? US asks officials to limit visits to high-end hotels in Karachi

US issues alert to government officials in Karachi urging them to limit their visits at high-end hotels. The State Department Friday issued an alert to government officials in Pakistan asking them to limit their visits to high-end hotels in Karachi, citing a report of a threat. “The US Consulate General Karachi received a report of […]

Glacial bursts, cloudbursts kill 293 in Pakistan; another monsoon spell looms

ISLAMABAD: At least 293 people have died and over 600 have been injured across Pakistan since late June as glacial lake outbursts, cloudbursts, and relentless monsoon rains triggered catastrophic floods across the country, from the Himalayas to the southern plains.The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of another severe monsoon spell starting July 29, […]

Naseeruddin Shah defends Diljit Dosanjh amid Hania Aamir casting row in ‘Sardaar Ji 3’

Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah came out in support of singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy against him for collaborating with Pakistani artist Hania Aamir in his film Sardaar Ji 3. Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Diljit’s recent collaboration with Pakistani artist Hania […]

Pakistan: 3 TTP militants killed in Karachi; one masterminded attack on Chinese nationals in 2024

Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed in an encounter with Pakistani security forces in Karachi, officials confirmed on Monday. Among those killed was Zafran, who was identified as the mastermind of a November 2024 attack on two Chinese engineers in Pakistan’s largest city. He carried a bounty of Rs 20 million. The operation was […]

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st T20I live streaming: How to watch BAN vs PAK live in India; get probable XIs & match details

After a morale-boosting series win over Sri Lanka, Bangladesh will aim to carry on the momentum when they host Pakistan in a three-match T20I series, starting on July 20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. It will also be Litton Das’ first assignment as a T20I captain at home. The series serves as a […]

US woman travels to Pakistan to marry man she met online; converts to Islam, becomes Zulekha

US woman travels to Pakistan on a 90-day visa to get married to a man she met online. (Photo: @haleemasaddawn) Mindy Rasmussen, a 47-year-old Illinois woman, traveled to Pakistan to meet her 31-year-old boyfriend, Sajid Zeb Khan, whom she met online and fell in love with. The US woman has gone viral for her Chicago […]

Pakistan to create new paramilitary force ahead of protests by Imran Khan’s party

The announcement came after PTI party said it would stage nationwide protests starting on Aug 5, the second anniversary of Imran Khan’s arrest ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Monday it was creating a national paramilitary force, prompting concern among opposition parties and human rights groups that it could be used as a tool of political repression. […]