PM Shehbaz lauds Pakistani citizens' participation in Global Sumud Flotilla

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the dignified involvement of Pakistani citizens in the Global Sumud Flotilla, describing it as a reflection of the peaceful aspirations of the nation. He said that the participation took place in strict...

Pakistan condemns Israel’s interception of Global Sumud flotilla

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 02 (APP):Pakistan has unequivocally condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a vital humanitarian mission embodying global solidarity and moral resolve. In a statement on Thursday, the Foreign...

Pakistan's FIH Pro League participation hinges on allocation of funds

The Pakistan national hockey team's participation at the FIH Pro League hinged on the allocation of funds. Sources divulged on Thursday that if the incumbent government greenlights the allocation of the funds, then the Green Shirts will...

Pakistani MMA fighter, boxer bring pride to country at global events

Two young Pakistani athletes have brought immense pride to the nation by excelling on international platforms in mixed martial arts and boxing. Mahmoodul Hasan, a young man from a small village in Fort Abbas, raised the Pakistani flag high by...

Pakistan to travel to India for hockey Asia Cup: reports

The Indian media claimed on Thursday that Pakistan will participate in the forthcoming 2025 Men's Hockey Asia Cup, slated to happen in India between August and September. According to details, the Indian media said that the Indian interior...

Pakistan: Nine killed, four injured in Peshawar bomb blast

Nine people were killed and four law enforcement officials were injured after a blast in Peshawar on Thursday (local time), DAWN reported. The details of the incident were confirmed by Peshawar Capital City Police Officer Mian Saeed’s office, as...

Pakistan revises petrol, diesel duties and levies in latest price update

The federal government has issued details of recent changes in petroleum product pricing, revealing adjustments in duties, levies, and margins on petrol and high-speed diesel. While diesel saw a reduction in customs duty and freight charges,...

Pakistan's Sana Mir Refuses To Apologise For Outrageous Political Remark, Stands Defiant Despite Backlash

Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir refuses to apologise for her controversial political remark during Women's World Cup 2025 (Credit: AP) Former Pakistan women's team captain Sana Mir has refused to apologise for her outrageous political remark...

Pakistan witnessed ‘46% surge in violence’ in Q3 of 2025: report

Amid ongoing strenuous efforts to curb the menace of terrorism, Pakistan has witnessed an alarming 46% surge in overall violence in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, as per the latest statistics issued by the Centre for Research and Security Studies...

Pakistan, Ethiopia to strengthen agricultural cooperation for food security

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Thursday that enhanced agricultural collaboration between Pakistan and Ethiopia will not only strengthen bilateral relations...

Politics of oil behind that head-scratching defence deal

What’s the deal with the surprise defence pact announced by Saudi Arabia and Pakistan? Earlier in September, the two raised eyebrows around the world when Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif flew to Riyadh to sign the agreement with Crown...

Pakistan Deploys Digital Technology To Spy On Citizens

New Delhi: Pakistani authorities are monitoring more than 4 million citizens using advanced digital tools purchased from foreign private companies, such as China’s Geedge Network, according to a recent report by Amnesty International, titled...

Pakistan expands polio vaccination to children up to 15 years

The Ministry of Health has announced a new polio eradication strategy, expanding vaccination to include children up to the age of 15. The initiative, starting in November, will initially be carried out in Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta. New strategy...

Pakistan human milk banks allowed with conditions

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has conditionally approved the establishment of human milk banks in Pakistan, stressing that such institutions should only function under strict legislation to prevent misuse and ensure compliance with Islamic...

Pakistan repays $500m Eurobond on time

Pakistan has successfully repaid a $500 million Eurobond that matured on September 30, 2025, reaffirming the country’s commitment to meeting its international debt obligations. The announcement was made by Khurram Shahzad, adviser to the finance...

PM demands national climate strategy, funds for loss mitigation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited flood-hit areas of Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday, where he expressed deep concern over the devastation caused by recent monsoon rains. He stressed that although Pakistan’s role in climate change is minimal, the...

Pakistan Army MI-17 helicopter crashes, 5 officials martyred

A Pakistan Army MI-17 helicopter crashed near Chilas on Monday morning, leaving five personnel, including the pilot and crew, martyred, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Helicopter on routine training mission ISPR said the...

Pakistan to brief IMF about failure to meet tax collection target

Islamabad is set to host the formal beginning of the second economic review meeting between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as discussions on the country’s economic performance move forward. According to sources, the IMF...

Pakistan-IMF talks: Punjab holds back surplus due to flood impact

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have begun their second half-yearly economic review talks, where officials briefed the mission on growth, inflation, remittances, exports, and flood-related losses. Provincial governments also...

Pakistan borrowing nearly doubled from last year: Report

Pakistan received $1.38 billion in external financial assistance during the first two months of the current fiscal year, almost double the amount borrowed in the same period last year. The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) revealed in its latest...