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Pakistani student mobility redefining campus diversity
PAKISTAN The number of international students from some countries previously considered a major source of international students is no longer growing at the same pace in recent years. With the number of students from these countries either...

Pakistan poised to enter growth phase after stability, says finance minister
KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday Pakistan was poised to soon enter into a growth phase after having achieved macroeconomic stability over the past two years. The minister expressed confidence the growth momentum would...

PM donates cabinet's one-month salary to KP flood victims
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that members of the federal cabinet will donate their one-month salary to support flood-hit families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The announcement came during a high-level...

Islamabad authorities launch crackdown on undocumented foreign nationals
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in the federal capital have launched a coordinated crackdown against foreign nationals residing illegally in Islamabad and adjoining districts. Following a high-level task force meeting, the Capital Development Authority...

Pakistan’s nuclear threats from US soil show Field Marshal Munir’s punch-drunk state: Rana Banerji
For Asim Munir, India’s action on Indus Waters Treaty comes close to existential threat | Latitude Banerji talks about Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, his nuclear remarks, and what they reveal about Pakistan’s military thinking...

Pakistan: Radical Islamists Set Ablaze Two Ahmadiyya Places Of Worship
(MENAFN- IANS) Islamabad, Aug 18 (IANS) A leading minority group on Monday condemned the violence against religious minorities in Pakistan, highlighting the recent torching of two Ahmadiyya places of worship by a mob led by leaders of the radical...

International News Briefs for Monday, August 18, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, August 18, 2025. Trump to Host Zelensky at White House After Alaska Summit with Putin Fails to Secure Peace Deal Aug 18, 2025 President...

Pakistan monsoon death toll tops 650 after floods ravage KP, Punjab
Buner records 217 deaths, Bishunai village destroyed. AJK lecturer swept away in Rawalakot flood. KP registers the highest fatalities at 392: NDMA. ISLAMABAD: The death toll from devastating floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains has climbed to...

PM Shehbaz pledges full support for KP flood victims, donates cabinet’s one-month salary
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday pledged the federal government’s complete support for flood-hit communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announcing the donation of one month’s salary from the federal cabinet to aid relief efforts. Chairing a...

Pakistan: Rights Group Raises Alarm Over Worsening Human Rights Crisis In Balochistan
(MENAFN- IANS) Quetta, Aug 18 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Monday highlighted the worsening crisis in Balochistan, drawing attention to a surge in enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings committed by Pakistani...

Pakistan hockey given 48 hours to respond; organisers keep replacement ready for Asia Cup 2025
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has been given 48 hours to confirm whether it will send a team to India for the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to begin in Rajgir, Bihar, on 29 August. If it fails to respond, Bangladesh will be named as a...

Pakistan-India Asia Cup clash drives TV ad rates sky-high
Published on: August 18, 2025 7:22 PM The Asia Cup 2025 has sparked huge excitement, especially for the Pakistan-India match. Indian TV channels are charging up to 1.6 million rupees for a 10-second ad during the game. The tournament will begin on...

Pakistan’s USD 5 Billion Investment in LNG Infrastructure Turns Out To Be a Big Fiasco
New Delhi, August 18: Pakistan’s massive $5 billion investment in infrastructure to import LNG from Qatar on the basis of a long-term contract has turned out to be huge liability for the country as there is now a mismatch between demand and supply...

Pakistan's $5 Billion Investment In LNG Infrastructure Turns Out To Be A Big Fiasco
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Pakistan's massive $5 billion investment in infrastructure to import LNG from Qatar on the basis of a long-term contract has turned out to be huge liability for the country as there is now a mismatch between...

Pakistan Launches PM Laptop Loan Scheme 2025 With Interest-Free Installments
The Government of Pakistan has officially launched the Prime Minister (PM) Laptop Loan Scheme 2025, a flagship initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide and making technology more accessible to young citizens. By offering laptops on easy,...

Pakistan signs $1.5 billion deal to sell lethal combat weapons to Sudan’s junta
New Delhi: Pakistan has signed an agreement to supply $1.5 billion worth of military equipment to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the internationally sanctioned military junta fighting to control the war-torn north-east African country. The deal,...

Pakistan, Nepal can broaden collaboration in gender equality, SDGs, climate change: Romina
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): Parliamentarians from Nepal and Pakistan on Monday vowed to boost synergies for joint efforts and experience sharing in areas of gender mainstreaming and climate...

Pakistan, Iran ink cooperation deals to boost trade cooperation
TEHRAN: Pakistan and Iran on Monday signed different agreements to enhance bilateral trade and cooperation in agriculture sector. The agreements were signed during the visit of Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain...

Pakistan deports Afghans with German resettlement rights
The German Foreign Ministry said on Monday that 211 Afghans who were approved for resettlement in Germany were deported back to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan from Pakistan, where they had been temporarily living. According to a spokesperson, the...

Pakistan rupee continues upward momentum, marks 7th consecutive gain against US dollar
Rupee's Performance Against US Dollar Since 04 March 2025 Pakistani rupee started the week positive, marking its 7th consecutive gain against the US dollar. The local currency appreciated by 0.01% in the inter-bank market on Monday. At close, the...