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Pakistan fails to achieve wheat production target

Islamabad: Pakistan has fallen short of its wheat production target for the Rabi Season 2023-2024, with an estimated production of 29.69 million tons compared...

1st in Pakistan: Drug court sentences company chief with jail term

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark ruling believed to be one of its kind in Pakistan's legal history, the Rawalpindi Drug Court has imposed prison sentences...

SC panel seeks larger bench for appeals against civilians’ military trial

A six-member bench of the Supreme Court convened on Wednesday to deliberate on a crucial matter concerning intra-court appeals (ICAs) challenging the court's unanimous...

Pakistan, Iran to speed up finalization for free trade agreement: joint statement

Tehran and Islamabad have pledged to expedite the finalization of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as stated in a joint statement issued on Wednesday,...

Iran ready to share modern technology with Pakistan: President Raisi

Tehran is eager to share its advancements in industry, science, and technology with Pakistan, declared Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during his visits to Lahore...

Low turnout, various irregularities found in by-elections: Fafen

ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen) released its report on Tuesday, shedding light on various irregularities observed during the April 21 elections...

IHC stands united against alleged meddling of intelligence officials

ISLAMABAD: In response to allegations of interference in judicial affairs by intelligence officials, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) convened a full-court meeting, chaired by...

Feature: Chinese agri tech transforms oilseed harvesting landscape in Pakistan

by Misbah Saba Malik, Jiang Chao ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan's eastern Bhakkar district, farmers were left in awe as they witnessed the newly imported oilseed harvesters...

Forex reserves may reach 9bn USD by June end: finance minister

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb provided an optimistic outlook on Tuesday, forecasting Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves to climb to "anywhere between 9 to 10 billion...

Slapped Indian fighter for talking inappropriately about Pakistan: Shahzaib Rind

Pakistani mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Shahzaib Rind made headlines on Tuesday after revealing the reason behind his altercation with Indian fighter Rana Singh....

Nawaz Sharif embarks on private visit to China, purpose unknown

PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif embarked on a discreet five-day journey to China on Monday, keeping the details of his visit under wraps as the...

Pakistan, Iran to increase bilateral trade to 10 bn USD, sign eight MoUs

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi declared on Monday that Iran and Pakistan have resolved to boost their bilateral trade volume to $10 billion, emphasizing the...

Pakistani athlete becomes Asia’s 1st qualified disabled paragliding pilot

Ajmal Samuel, a distinguished Pakistani athlete, successful entrepreneur, and veteran of the Pakistan Armed Forces, has recently etched his name in history by becoming...

IMF team expected in Pakistan in Mid-May for new loan package: FM

Washington: Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb disclosed on Saturday that an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is anticipated to visit Pakistan by mid-May to...

PCB constitutes ‘medical board’ to probe handling of Ihsanullah’s injury

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday the formation of an "independent medical board" tasked with investigating the handling of young...

Pak-China economic, cultural ties growing fast after CPEC: Shehbaz

Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized on Saturday that the economic and cultural ties between Pakistan and China were rapidly expanding, largely due...

Pakistan beats New Zealand by 7 wickets in 2md T20I

Left-armers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Amir wreaked havoc, sharing five wickets to dismantle New Zealand for a paltry 90 runs before Mohammad Rizwan...

Judges’ letter: Imran asks CJP to punish subverters of Constitution

In a letter addressed to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Saturday, incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan called for the punishment...

4 killed, 2 injured in attack at Japanese in Karachi

Police confirmed on Friday that five Japanese nationals remained unharmed after their vehicle was targeted by a suicide bomber in Karachi’s Landhi area. Police...

China-Pak JV introduces advanced harvester machine for canola crops

Pakistan’s Evyol Group have demonstrated advanced harvester attachments aimed at controlling shattering losses in canola crop in Bhakkar district of Punjab. Evyol Group provides high-quality...

Global financial leaders pledge support for Pakistan

WASHINGTON: Leading global financial organizations, including the World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and International Finance Corporation (IFC), have pledged their support for...

E-filers in Pakistan encounter problems after amendments to ST rules

KARACHI: Taxpayers in Pakistan are grappling with challenges in e-filing sales tax returns following recent amendments to the Sales Tax Rules of 2006 aimed...

7 terrorists infiltrating Pakistan from Afghanistan killed in clash: military

Pakistani security forces on Wednesday evening claimed to have killed seven terrorists who were trying to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan.    The Inter-Services Public Relations...

Iran allows 2 Pakistanis to leave Israeli ship

The Iranian government Tuesday allowed the two Pakistanis aboard an Israeli ship to return to Pakistan, diplomatic sources revealed. According to the sources, Iran permitted...

IDEAS-2024: MoC hesitant to allocate 100pc subsidy

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is reportedly exercising caution regarding extending subsidies for IDEAS-2024, orchestrated by the Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP). The hesitation...

SC refuses to interfere into university admissions criteria

Pakistan's Supreme Court has reaffirmed the autonomy of universities in setting their own admission policies. The decision comes after a series of appeals challenged...

Pakistan welcomes Saudi delegation for economic talks

A high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, arrived in Pakistan today for a two-day visit....

17 killed, over 50 pilgrims injured as truck falls into ditch in Balochistan

A horrific accident on Wednesday night claimed the lives of at least 17 pilgrims travelling to the Shah Noorani shrine in Balochistan. The overloaded...

Judges’ letter: Justice Yahya Afridi recuses himself from suo motu case

Pakistan's Supreme Court is embroiled in a controversy surrounding alleged interference by intelligence agencies in judicial affairs. This follows a letter written by six...

Moon sighted, Eid-ul-Fitr to be celeberated on Wednesday in Pakistan

The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced Eid ul Fitr for Wednesday, April 10th, after confirming sightings of the Shawwal moon. This aligns with celebrations in...

Two terrorists killed in South Waziristan IBO: ISPR

Security forces eliminated two terrorists during an intense exchange of fire in South Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. “On 09...

Govt considering to increase GST on petroleum on IMF demand

The federal government is considering a proposal to impose a General Sales Tax (GST) on petroleum or increase the current rate of levy further...

Adiala superintendent apologizes for denying access to Imran

The superintendent of Adiala Jail issued an unconditional apology to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday for denying access to incarcerated former prime...

Pakistan, China gear up efforts on 5 new economic corridors

Islamabad: Pakistan and China on Friday intensified efforts to establish a Working Group on five new Economic Corridors under phase 2 of the CPEC,...

Gandapur seeks ex-US envoy’s clarification on Donald Lu’s ‘lies’

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur addressed the media outside the judicial complex in Islamabad, expressing his concerns and grievances regarding various...

SC rejects Justice Siddiqui’s removal, citing lack of due process

The Supreme Court overturned the dismissal of former Islamabad High Court judge, Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, in a landmark decision. While he cannot be reinstated...

Pakistan, China march toward shared development, prosperity, progress: PM

Credit: Xinhua ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China will carry shared values and march toward shared development, prosperity and progress together, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said. Chinese...

PTV incurred huge financial embezzlement under caretaker setup, inquiry demanded

ISLAMABAD: Illegal recruitments and financial irregularities worth tens of millions of rupees have appeared in the state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) during the previous caretaker...

IWD 2024: UNDP seminar calls for equal, safe opportunities for females in digital world

ISLAMABAD, March 8 (China Urdu): A seminar held by the UNDP Strengthening Electoral and Legislative Processes (SELP)project and British High Commission to celebrate International...

IHC-backed Ministry of IPC ends fuss at Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Inter-provincial Coordination (IPC), on the orders of Islamabad High Court, on Thursday put an end to a fuss and troubles...

Shahbaz Sharif elected as 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif has been elected the 24th prime minister of Pakistan, according to National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. Shehbaz...

Pakistan condemns India’s interception, seizure of commercial consignment

The Foreign Office on Saturday issued a sharp rebuke in response to India’s interception and seizure of a commercial consignment en route to Pakistan,...

Pakistani forces kill 4 terrorists in IBO

Pakistani security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Karak District, on the reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange...

Official faces life threats over alleged sensitive information leak to media persons

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 26 (Internews): Muhammad Irfan, an employee of a government agency under the Ministry of Information, disappeared from his house after receiving death...

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