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PCB Directs Pakistan Test Stars to Feature in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Before South Africa Clash
Pakistan’s preparations for the upcoming Test series against South Africa will include a domestic flavour, as four members of the 18-man national squad have been directed to take part in the opening round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. According to...
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Messner visits Alpine Club HQ in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) had the honor of hosting legendary Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner, widely regarded as one of the greatest climbers in history, along with his wife Diane Schumacher, at the club’s headquarters in...
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Why Are Global Giants Leaving Pakistan? Analysts Decode the MNC Exodus
The move adds P&G to a growing list of multinational corporations (MNCs) , including Shell, Microsoft, Uber, Eli Lilly, and Yamaha Motors. (AI Generated Image) In a development that has raised eyebrows across Pakistan’s business community,...
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Cyclone Shakti strengthens into severe storm near Karachi
Karachi and coastal Sindh face rain and stormy winds. Fishermen advised against deep-sea ventures till Oct 5. Heavy rain likely in Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Jamshoro. KARACHI/GWADAR: Cyclone Shakti has further intensified in the northeastern Arabian...
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Shehbaz vows to make Pakistan hub for foreign investment
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday chaired a high-level meeting on Pakistan’s economy and foreign investment, reviewing the overall economic situation, foreign direct investment (FDI), and development projects in energy,...
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CM Maryam launches Phase-II of Lahore e-bus project
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated Phase II of the electric-bus project in Lahore and used the occasion to unveil a string of infrastructure, health and social-welfare measures for the province while issuing a...
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US pledges $1 million to Unicef for flood-hit families in Pakistan
Unicef will provide assistance to more than 65,000 people Rains, floods claim over 1,000 lives across Pakistan. 2.7 million people displaced in recent floods: NDMA. ISLAMABAD: The United States has pledged $1 million to support Unicef's emergency...
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Unified Tax Reforms: Reviving Pakistan’s Fiscal Stability And Economic Self-Reliance
There is a general consensus that Pakistan needs comprehensive structural reforms in all areas of governance and institutions if it is to achieve high, equitable and sustainable growth of seven percent and above, assuring prosperity for all...
Pakistan’s poly-crisis: A nation at crossroads of survival & renewal
Lt Gen Omar Mahmood Hayat (R) IN the last five years, Pakistan has endured a relentless sequence of crises—economic, environmental, political and epidemiological—that have reshaped the lives of its 240 million citizens. These are not isolated...
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US pledges $1 million to support UNICEF’s flood relief efforts in Pakistan
The United States has announced a contribution of $1 million to support the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in delivering emergency assistance to families affected by the recent floods across Pakistan. According to a statement issued by...
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Rain in Rawalpindi and Islamabad brings chilly weather
Published on: October 4, 2025 8:53 AM Heavy rain hit Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Friday morning, making the Rawalpindi weather chilly and creating slush in low-lying areas. The showers began around 6:30am and continued until 11am with short gaps....
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No bridging coalition rift over flood aid, new canals
• Maryam refuses to apologise, wants PPP to eat its words for ‘ridiculing’ Punjab in times of disaster • PPP leaders question her mandate, see no point in ‘continuing alliance’ LAHORE: As Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz declared on Friday that...
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Punjab Tightens Penalties for Delayed Vehicle Ownership Transfers; Islamabad Launches Online Learner’s Permit App
Published on: October 4, 2025 1:06 PM LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed stricter penalties for individuals who fail to report vehicle ownership transfers within the specified timeframe, according to a new notification issued by the Punjab...
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Sania Mirza's Ex-Husband Shoaib Malik To Divorce Third Wife, Pakistani Actress Sana Javed? Viral Video Leaves Internet Buzzing
Shoaib Malik Got Married To Pakistani Actress Sana Javed After Divorcing Sania Mirza Sania Mirza's ex-husband Shoaib Malik is back in news regarding his marriage. Though India's tennis star parted ways with Shoaib in 2023, the former cricket...
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'Everyone you meet tells you to....': Smriti Mandhana opens about the craze among the fans for India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025
Home Sports Everyone you meet tells you to....: Smriti Mandhana opens about the craze among the fans for India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Womens ODI World Cup 2025 Smriti Mandhana shared the intense excitement among fans for the India vs...
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Pakistan’s resilient diplomacy on the world stage
Fazal Karim Dadabuoy AT the recently concluded 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Pakistan once again demonstrated that it is not merely a participant in global dialogue, but a nation increasingly shaping it. Led by...
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ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Flora Devonshire Ruled Out of New Zealand Squad With Finger Injury
Mumbai, October 4: New Zealand have been dealt with an early setback in their Women’s World Cup campaign, with left-arm off-spinning allrounder Flora Devonshire ruled out of the tournament due to a hand injury. Devonshire, who had earned her...
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Pakistan, UAE explore rail cooperation to boost trade and connectivity
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation in upgrading Pakistan’s rail network, aiming to enhance trade, improve connectivity, and promote sustainable economic growth. The development...
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Pakistan facing surplus power generation capacity, NA told
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division told the National Assembly on Friday that the country continues to face surplus generation capacity, while actual grid utilisation remains low.In a report presented to the National Assembly in reply to a question of...
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Pakistan endorses Trump's Gaza plan despite caveats
ISLAMABAD: The 20-point Gaza peace plan unveiled by US President Donald Trump this week does not align with the draft proposed by a coalition of Arab and other Islamic countries, according to Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Delivering a policy speech...
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