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Pakistan’s participation in hockey tournaments hosted by India undecided: PSB
Dawn
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July 3, 2025
The Pakistan Sports Board said on Wednesday that the hockey team’s participation in the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup and the Federation of International Hockey (FIH) Junior Men’s Cup — both hosted by India — remained unconfirmed. Earlier today,...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Azerbaijan to attend 17th ECO Summit focused on climate resilience, regional cooperation
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 3, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Azerbaijan on Thursday for a two-day official visit to participate in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), where he will present Pakistan’s vision for enhanced regional integration...
'Pakistan and India must host each other'
Rediff
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IMAGE: Former Pakistan captain Rehan Butt feels that the two countries playing against each other is very important for the popularity of Asian hockey. Photograph: ANI Photo Describing the sports ministry's decision, which has paved the way for...
Pakistani celebrities’ social media accounts geo-blocked again in India
The Hindu
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July 3, 2025
The social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities were geo-blocked again on Thursday (July 3, 2025), hours after they became briefly accessible to users in India — a development that had triggered sharp reactions across social media...
Pakistan to participate in Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in India
Daily Pakistan
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July 3, 2025
In a significant development, Indian media on Thursday claimed that Pakistan is set to participate in the upcoming 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in India between August and September next year. As per the reports, Pakistan’s...
Pakistan proud of key role in Iran-Israel ceasefire: Mohsin Naqvi
The Nation
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July 3, 2025
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif played a vital role in facilitating the ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Speaking during a meeting with religious scholars ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram,...
Government declares two public holidays for Ashura
The Nation
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July 3, 2025
The federal government on Thursday announced two public holidays on the occasion of Ashura. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, holidays will be observed across the country on July 5 and 6, corresponding to the 9th and 10th...
PM chairs meeting on digital economy, orders doubling of targets
The Nation
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July 3, 2025
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a weekly high-level meeting on promoting a cashless and digital economy in the country, emphasizing that a transparent and efficient financial system is only possible through widespread adoption of...
Islamabad-Washington military ties are being recalibrated. Pakistan played its cards smartly
The Print
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July 3, 2025
After Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s visit, Air Chief is now meeting Pentagon officials, a clear indication that Islamabad-Washington military ties are being recalibrated after years of strain. Trump 2.0 is notably different, and Pakistan has...
Pakistan EC announces reserved seat winners for national assembly
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 3, 2025
The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the winners for reserved seats for women and minorities in both the National Assembly and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. In the five reserved National Assembly seats for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the...
PM Shehbaz to attend 17th ECO summit in Azerbaijan on July 3
Dawn
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July 2, 2025
The Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the 17th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) in Khankendi, Azerbaijan from July 3-4. In a statement today, the FO said the prime minister...
Pakistan’s energy optimization via Bitcoin mining gets 3 months trial after IMF’s partial rejection
CryptoSlate
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July 3, 2025
The International Monetary Fund has declined to fully endorse Pakistan’s proposal for a subsidized electricity tariff aimed at powering Bitcoin mining operations, local media outlet Profit reported on July 3. According to the report, Fakhray Alam...
Pakistan to be allowed to participate in men's hockey Asia Cup 2025, says report
Mint
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July 3, 2025
The Pakistan hockey team will be allowed to participate in the upcoming men's Asia Cup later this year in India, stated a source in the Sports Ministry, according to a PTI report. The development comes in months after the recent India-Pakistan...
Karachi traffic plan unveiled for Muharram processions
The Express Tribune
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July 3, 2025
Listen to article KARACHI: Almost 50,000 police personnel will be deployed for the security of Muharram processions in Sindh, said Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon addressing a press conference on Thursday. The tense geopolitical situation of...
PM Shehbaz in Azerbaijan to represent Pakistan at 17th SCO Summit
The Nation
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July 3, 2025
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Shusha for a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization. Upon his arrival at Fuzuli Airport in Shusha, he was received by...
PM Shehbaz lands in Azerbaijan with focus on sustainable Growth at ECO Summit
Daily Pakistan
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July 3, 2025
KHANKENDI – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Azerbaijan today to participate 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit, a two-day gathering being held in Khankendi under the theme “New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate...
Government clears indigenous defence procurement worth ₹1.05 lakh crore
The Hindu
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July 3, 2025
Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals valued at ₹1.05 lakh crore. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC),...
PM Shehbaz reaches Azerbaijan for 17th ECO summit
Dunya News
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Pakistan Pakistan PM Shehbaz reaches Azerbaijan for 17th ECO summit Close Pakistani premier will also hold bilateral meetings with other ECO leaders Updated On: Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:55:31 PKT ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...
Governor doesn't have authority to topple KP govt, says CM Gandapur
Dunya News
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Pakistan Pakistan Governor doesn't have authority to topple KP govt, says CM Gandapur Close He added that an inquiry into the Swat incident is ongoing Follow on Updated On: Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:16:55 PKT PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
PM aide slams KP govt for poor handling of Swat tragedy
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 3, 2025
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP):Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Information for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Affairs, Ikhtiar Wali Khan criticized the Chief Minister (CM) of KP for mishandling the Swat tragedy, highlighting KP government...