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PM Shehbaz Arrives in Türkiye to Boost Strategic Partnership, Trade & Investment with Erdogan

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Istanbul on an official visit to Türkiye at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, marking another significant step in strengthening the longstanding strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye. The visit aims to expand bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, defence, regional connectivity, and other key sectors while addressing important…

Pakistan Steps Up Diplomacy to Prevent Wider Middle East Conflict, Tells UN Security Council

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

Pakistan has informed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that it is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East amid rising regional tensions. Addressing the Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, warned that continued escalation could seriously threaten regional and international peace and…

Teen girl allegedly killed in suspected honour killing by uncle and cousin in Lower Dir

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

A 19-year-old girl was allegedly killed in a suspected honour killing in the Kharkai village of Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after she was reportedly seen speaking with a neighbour outside her home. Police say the victim was allegedly shot with a Kalashnikov rifle by her paternal uncle and cousin. According to investigators, the victim was…

Chinese firm proposes major energy investments in Pakistan with refinery upgrades and offshore exploration

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

China’s Shandong Xinxu Group has expressed strong interest in making large-scale investments in Pakistan’s energy sector, unveiling proposals that include deep-sea oil and gas exploration, refinery modernization, advanced drilling technologies, and the development of coastal energy cities. The proposals were discussed during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Shandong…

Pakistan raises Climate Support Levy on fuel, keeps petrol and diesel prices unchanged

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

The federal government of Pakistan has revised the taxation structure on petrol and high-speed diesel by increasing the Climate Support Levy (CSL) while simultaneously reducing the Petroleum Levy (PL) by the same amount, ensuring that fuel prices remain unchanged for consumers. According to official notifications issued by the Petroleum Division, the Climate Support Levy on…

China Calls for Joining Indus Waters Treaty, Sparking Fresh Debate on Regional Water Cooperation

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

ISLAMABAD: A proposal by a prominent Chinese policy expert suggesting that China should become part of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has reignited discussions about the future of regional water cooperation and cross-border water management in South Asia. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, Victor Gao, President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG),…

Pakistan Downs Four Afghan Drones Along Balochistan Border, ISPR Warns of Strong Response

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military has announced that security forces successfully intercepted and destroyed four drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan after they crossed into Pakistani airspace along the Balochistan border. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the drones entered Pakistani territory on June 30 and were immediately detected by the country’s advanced air defence system. The…

Pakistan Warns UN That Israel’s E1 Settlement Plan Threatens Future Palestinian State

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago03 mins

Pakistan has expressed strong concern at the United Nations Security Council over Israel’s controversial E1 settlement plan, warning that the proposed project could seriously threaten the creation of a viable, geographically connected, and independent Palestinian state. The statement reinforces Pakistan’s longstanding support for Palestinian self-determination and a peaceful resolution based on the internationally recognized two-state…

Pakistan Lodges Protest Over Foreign Media’s ‘False Report’ on Azad Kashmir

Dua Sehar3 weeks ago02 mins

Pakistan’s Federal Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has lodged a strong official protest against a foreign media organization over what it described as a false and misleading report concerning Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In an official statement issued from Islamabad, the ministry said the report was based on unverified and unsubstantiated allegations that failed…

Thalassemia Patient Becomes Attock Deputy Commissioner for a Day, Inspires Thousands

Dua Sehar3 weeks ago02 mins

An inspiring dream became a reality for 18-year-old thalassemia patient Muneeba Maqsood, who was appointed the honorary Deputy Commissioner of Attock for one day. The initiative recognized her determination, resilience, and courage in overcoming the daily challenges of living with thalassemia while pursuing her ambitions. Muneeba, who has been battling thalassemia for many years and…