After Pakistan and Israel, Cambodia offers Nobel nomination to Trump: How does it work?

Claiming that US President Donald Trump had “ended conflicts”, including those between India and Pakistan, and Thailand and Cambodia, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said it was “well past time” that he was awarded the Nobel Peace...

Filmmakers try to cash in on India-Pakistan war

Indian filmmakers are locking up the rights to movie titles that can profit from the patriotism fanned by a four-day conflict with Pakistan, which killed more than 70 people. The nuclear-armed rivals exchanged artillery, drone and air strikes in...

Flash floods killed 299 across Pakistan since June 26: NDMA

Listen to article At least 299 people, including 140 children, have lost their lives, and 715 others—among them 239 children—have been injured in flash floods and torrential rains that have swept through vulnerable areas of the country since June...

China Launches PRSS-01 to Elevate Pakistan’s Space and Disaster Response

In a major fillip to Pakistan's space and disaster management applications, China Thursday launched the first ever Remote Sensing Satellite-1 (PRSS-01) exclusively for Pakistan. The satellite was carried into orbit on a Kuaizhou-1A rocket from the...

Bangladesh’s Textile Industry: Thriving Under Revised 20% U.S. Tariff with Innovation and Sustainability

Tariq Hameed, Global Sales Manager, Delta Kimya In a significant development for Bangladesh’s garment industry, the United States finalized a 20% tariff on Bangladeshi textile exports, effective August 7, 2025, down from the initially proposed...

How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter

By Saeed Shah and Shivam Patel, Reuters An Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jet takes off, November 2022. Photo: Emmanuel Dunard / AFP Intel failure on range of China-made PL-15 missile central to downing of India's Rafale jet-sources...

Heavy rain floods Lahore as monsoon spell intensifies

Torrential rains accompanied by strong winds swept through Lahore on Saturday, inundating low-lying areas and prompting local authorities to remain on high alert as the monsoon season intensifies. Heavy showers hit several key areas of the city...

Heavy rains predicted in Pakistan from august 4

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another spell of widespread monsoon rains across the country starting Sunday night, August 4, and continuing till Wednesday, August 7, 2025. The strong weather system is expected to bring...

PSB establishes contributory pension fund to ensure pension sustainability

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has established a Contributory Pension Fund to address future pension liabilities and ensure a sustainable retirement system for its employees. The fund is expected to generate around Rs73 million annually, easing...

Pakistan forecasts another spell of rain starting August 4

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another spell of moonsoon rain-wind/thundershowers expected to impact large parts of the country starting August 4. According to the PMD, weak monsoon currents are currently...

Pakistan govt invites public feedback on National Housing Policy 2025

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Saturday invited citizens to share their opinions and feedback on the Draft National Housing Policy 2025, as part of a newly launched Digital Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) initiative. The Ministry of Housing...

PMD forecasts widespread rains across Pakistan from August 4 to 7

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another spell of widespread monsoon rains across the country from August 4 to 7, warning of potential urban flooding, flash floods, and landslides in vulnerable areas. According to the Met...

CDA to face action over flooding of Saidpur Village, Diplomatic Enclave

The Prime Minister Office has conveyed displeasure to the civic agency over last month flooding of the historical Saidpur Village and the Diplomatic Enclave after excessive rains. According to the sources, the Prime Minister Office’s snub has come...

Pakistan’s energy potential in spotlight amid U.S. interest in Indus basin

ISLAMABAD: Speculation about Pakistan’s underground oil and gas wealth has recently intensified, especially after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Pakistan and the United States are collaborating on a major project to...

Low-lying areas flooded as heavy rain lashes Lahore

Pakistan to set up dedicated immigration counters for foreigners at all Int’l airports

ISLAMABAD – In a move aimed at boosting tourism, enhancing trade activity and attracting foreign investment, Pakistan has decided to establish separate immigration counters for international travelers at all major airports across the country. The...

Heavy rains expected nationwide, flooding alert issued

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of widespread rains and possible flash floods starting August 4, as a powerful monsoon system moves across the country. The northern and central regions, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir,...

Pakistan inducts Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopters

The Pakistan Army has formally inducted its first batch of Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopters during a ceremony held at the Multan Army Aviation Base. Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir oversaw the ceremony and personally inspected...

Pakistan’s Budget Serves Guns Before People

One of the foundational lessons in introductory economics concerns the central problems faced by any economy, particularly the question of “What to produce.” This principle, it seems, is one that policymakers in Islamabad have chosen to overlook....

Iran president arrives in Pakistan to boost trade, connectivity

Dr Masoud Pezeshkian lands in Lahore before arriving in Islamabad, visits mausoleum of Dr Muhammad Iqbal PML-N president Nawaz Sharif, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif receive Iran president at Lahore airport. ISLAMABAD/LAHORE - President of the...