A high-level Pakistani delegation, headed by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, is set to commence crucial meetings at the United Nations today (June 2). The delegation will engage with ambassadors from 14 UN Security Council member states, including all five permanent members. Bilawal and Senator Sherry Rehman have already arrived in New York, with other delegation members joining […]
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistani-American doctors and businessmen has returned to Lahore after spending four days in Islamabad without managing to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, reliable sources confirmed on Friday. The group, which arrived in Pakistan last week, had aimed to meet the jailed former prime minister at Adiala Jail and engage […]
Pakistan has voiced serious concern over the escalating wave of Islamophobia in India, urging New Delhi to ensure the rights and safety of all its citizens, regardless of their religion. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said, “Pakistan calls upon the Government of India to uphold the rights and […]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Pakistani officials will visit the United States next week to discuss potential trade agreements, as Pakistan aims to avoid steep tariffs on its exports. The country faces a possible 29% tariff on goods exported to the U.S., stemming from a $3 billion trade surplus. These tariffs are […]
Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal has regained her position at the top of the ICC Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Bowler Rankings. Sadia’s impressive performance in the recently concluded ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Lahore, where she took nine wickets at an average of 16, earned her a spot in the team of the tournament. […]
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed a record 58 private sector transactions in 2024—up 45% from the previous year, with $2.6 billion of financing, according to its 2024 Private Sector Operations Report on Development Effectiveness. The total volume of commitments, including programs, projects, and cofinancing reached an unprecedented $8 billion, underscoring ADB’s growing role […]
ISLAMABAD:The second day of the third national polio immunization campaign of the year is underway across Pakistan, with encouraging progress reported from various regaions According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), as per official data, 29% of the target population of children under the age of five received polio drops on the first day […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the alarming impact of tobacco use in Pakistan, which claims approximately 164,000 lives annually and drains the economy of over PKR 700 billion (US$ 2.5 billion). The organization is urging the government to implement stronger tobacco control measures, particularly through significantly higher taxes, to […]
Pakistan’s new head coach, Mike Hesson, has thrown his weight behind senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, emphasizing their crucial role in the team’s white-ball future. Speaking to the media in Lahore ahead of the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, Hesson praised the duo as “top-class players” who are integral to the team’s plans. […]
Pakistan’s star fast bowler and Lahore Qalandars captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has put to rest speculation about his future in cricket, stating firmly that he has no plans to quit any format. “As long as I’m breathing, I’ll play all formats,” Afridi said in a media interaction, underscoring his commitment to the sport. Afridi’s resolve […]
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