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Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights for another month

Restriction applies to commercial, leased, and military aircraft amid ongoing tensions

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 11:47pm

Pakistan

Other states may follow suit after Pak-Saudi defence deal: Ishaq Dar

FM terms defence agreement with Saudi Arabia 'a historic milestone'

Published 19 Sep, 2025 07:00pm

Pakistan

Historic defence pact with Saudi Arabia a testament to exceptional leadership: S.M. Tanveer

Tanveer extends heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal General Asim Munir for their pivotal roles in this historic achievement

Published 19 Sep, 2025 03:57pm

Pakistan

Pakistan Army spokesperson highlights nation’s commitment to Afghan refugees

Credible evidence emerges linking Indian Army officers to terrorist activities in Pakistan

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 04:51pm

Business & Economy

PSX closes at record 158,536 points amid bullish rally

Positive economic indicators and investor confidence fuel surge

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 04:27pm

Pakistan

Shahbaz Sharif arrives in London to visit Nawaz Sharif

PM to meet British officials and Pakistani business community in London

Published 19 Sep, 2025 09:43am

Sports

Asia Cup 2025: Mendis shatters Afghanistan’s hopes as Sri Lanka win by six wickets

Mohammad Nabi shames five sixes in a single over

Published 18 Sep, 2025 11:40pm

Pakistan

Nearly 2.9 million Pakistanis leave country in three years amid job crisis

Educated youth cite corruption and lack of merit as reasons for migration

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 03:09pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, IAEA sign new six-year Country Programme Framework

CPF to use nuclear techniques such as isotope hydrology for water resource management and climate adaptation

Published 18 Sep, 2025 11:42am

Sports

Asia Cup 2025: Bowlers win match for Pakistan against UAE

Chasing a modest 147, the UAE team all out for 105 in the 18th over

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 08:28am

Pakistan

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign landmark mutual defence pact

Aggression against one will be treated as an attack on both under new Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 12:33am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Palestine sign landmark MoU to boost healthcare cooperation

New pact paves way for joint research, training, and advanced medical collaboration

Published 17 Sep, 2025 07:17pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan, Iran set $10bn trade target as joint economic commission concludes in Tehran

Both sides sign key protocols to expand cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and culture

Published 17 Sep, 2025 06:26pm

Business & Economy

IMF review talks to begin on Sept 25 as five targets remain unmet

$1 billion tranche under cloud as govt struggles with privatisation, other reforms

Published 17 Sep, 2025 05:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Kazakhstan to launch direct flights, fast-track visas to boost trade ties

Yerzhan Kistafin expresses desire to develop trade corridor to Pakistan using its own resources

Published 16 Sep, 2025 10:02pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s debt position more sustainable than rupee figures suggest, says finance ministry

Debt-to-GDP ratio improves, early repayments and lower interest costs ease fiscal pressure

Published 16 Sep, 2025 06:14pm

Pakistan

Maryam dispatches 100 tonnes of food aid for Gaza

Relief consignment includes 32 essential items

Published 15 Sep, 2025 07:42pm

Sports

Wasim Akram tells Pakistan, India to forget noise and ‘enjoy’ Asia Cup clash

India has decided against calls to boycott the upcoming match against Pakistan

Published 13 Sep, 2025 03:26pm

Sports

Pakistan cleared from WADA Watchlist: A major victory for athletes

WADA confirms compliance procedure against ADOP has been closed

Published 13 Sep, 2025 09:34am

World

UN General Assembly backs two-state solution for Palestine with overwhelming majority

Seven-page declaration calls for ‘tangible, timebound and irreversible’ steps towards a two-state solution

Published 12 Sep, 2025 09:32pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan, IMF set to begin second review talks for $1bn tranche this month

IMF mission to arrive on Sept 25; review under $7bn programme crucial for next disbursement

Published 11 Sep, 2025 10:26pm

Sports

U-17 football: Pakistan’s Green Shirts set for SAFF Championship challenge in Sri Lanka

Pakistan has been drawn into Group B, where they will compete alongside India in the upcoming tournament

Published 11 Sep, 2025 03:30pm

Business & Economy

Yamaha announces closure of motorcycle manufacturing in Pakistan after decades

Japanese giant ends local production but assures riders of after-sales service and spare parts supply.

Published 10 Sep, 2025 04:59pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to enforce 57 car safety standards from October under IMF conditions

New Motor Vehicle Industry Development Act 2025 bans substandard imports and mandates strict licensing for local manufacturers.

Published 10 Sep, 2025 04:53pm

Sports

Pakistan pacer Usman Shinwari retires from international cricket

Left-arm fast bowler played one Test, 17 ODIs and 16 T20Is between 2013 and 2019

Published 09 Sep, 2025 09:27pm

Pakistan

Kazakh DPM calls on President, vows commitment to deepen bilateral partnership

Zardari welcomes Kazakhstan’s participation in regional connectivity projects

Published 09 Sep, 2025 09:20pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, China agree to jointly develop space centre, train astronauts

Action plan aims to foster an even closer community with shared future

Published 09 Sep, 2025 04:49pm

World

Pakistan, Iran launch direct flights to boost tourism and bilateral ties

Moqadam thanks Pakistan for support in flight agreement implementation

Updated 09 Sep, 2025 05:27pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan attracts $500 million US investment in minerals sector

MoUs signed to boost mining, processing and logistics cooperation

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 11:32pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector receives global recognition with SIFC support

Pharmaceutical exports rise by 34% in the fiscal year, reports PPMA

Published 08 Sep, 2025 03:56pm