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Lahore’s Famous Markets Going Car-Free With Dedicated Pedestrian Areas
ProPakistani
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August 18, 2025
The government has taken another revolutionary step to increase public convenience in Lahore city. The busy business areas of Old and New Anarkali, Nila Gunbad and Bakshi Market located in the heart of Lahore city are being converted into...
Pakistani official blames locals for flood deaths, saying they should have built elsewhere
The Independent
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August 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
PM Modi to address top military commanders in Kolkata next month
The Economic Times
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August 18, 2025
For the first time after the major success in Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the top military brass in the Combined Commanders' Conference planned to be held in Kolkata in the third week of...
Pakistan poised to enter growth phase after stability, says finance minister
Business Recorder
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August 18, 2025
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...
Pakistan hockey given 48 hours to respond; organisers keep replacement ready for Asia Cup 2025
Mint
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August 18, 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 monsoon death toll tops 650 after floods ravage KP, Punjab
GEO TV
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August 18, 2025
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...
Pakistan deports Afghans with German resettlement rights
Deutsche Welle
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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...
PM Shehbaz pledges full support for KP flood victims, donates cabinet’s one-month salary
The Nation
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August 18, 2025
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-India Asia Cup clash drives TV ad rates sky-high
Daily Times
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August 18, 2025
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...
PM donates cabinet's one-month salary to KP flood victims
Dunya News
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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...
Pakistan, Nepal can broaden collaboration in gender equality, SDGs, climate change: Romina
Associated Press of Pakistan
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August 18, 2025
- 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...
Beijing confirms no Chinese nationals among Pakistan flood fatalities
GEO TV
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August 18, 2025
Beijing on Monday confirmed that no Chinese nationals are among those killed in the devastating flash floods across parts of Pakistan. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said: “At...
Pakistani student mobility redefining campus diversity
University World News
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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...
Afghan leaders and women activists to discuss peace in Islamabad
Pakistan Today
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August 18, 2025
ISLAMABAD: A research institute in Islamabad is set to host Afghan leaders and women activists for a dialogue on regional peace and stability, organizers announced on Monday. In recent months, Pakistan and Afghanistan have seen improvements in...
Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- August 18, 2025
ARY News
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August 18, 2025
KARACHI/RIYADH- August 18, 2025 – The Saudi Riyal strengthened to Rs75.16 against the Pakistani Rupee in Monday’s trading session, marking an improvement from weekend levels. Currency dealers report standard market activity with the interbank rate...
UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- August 18, 2025
ARY News
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August 18, 2025
Karachi/Dubai, August 15, 2025 – The UAE Dirham (AED) has recorded a value of 76.79 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s currency trading sessions, marking another subtle shift in the ongoing exchange rate dynamics between these two strategically...
Confident India won't play Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025: Kedar Jadhav
India Today
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August 18, 2025
Former India cricketer Kedar Jadhav has urged the national team to boycott their matches against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, set to begin on 9 September in the UAE. The former Maharashtra and Chennai Super Kings batter added that he was...
At White House meeting with Zelenskky, Trump again claims he stopped India-Pakistan war
The Statesman (India)
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August 18, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his claim that he stopped the India-Pakistan war in May this year. Speaking to reporters after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskky, Trump said he ended six wars, including the big...
Over 350,000 registered businesses in Karachi: creation of district chambers emphasised
Business Recorder
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August 18, 2025
KARACHI: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Commerce was informed on Monday that there were more than 350,000 registered businesses in Karachi and creation of district chambers in the metropolitan city would help improve business...
Tram service to start in Lahore from next year
Daily Pakistan
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August 18, 2025
LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced that tram service will start in Lahore from February next year. According to Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar, the tram tests have been successful, and the service will run from Thokar to...