One of the world’s largest container ships arrived at Karachi Port on Sunday, marking a milestone for Pakistan’s maritime sector as the country seeks to modernize its ports and strengthen its position on regional and global trade routes. The MSC ERICA measures 398.5 meters in length and 59 meters in width, with a gross tonnage […]
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Iran says in talks with Pakistan and other mediators to defuse crisis
Iran said Monday it was continuing talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan and Oman in an effort to prevent any further escalation in its war with the United States. “The role of the mediators is to continue their efforts to prevent an escalation of tensions,” said Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. Earlier, Iran’s Revolutionary […]
Pakistan investing in girls’ education: Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan is investing in girls’ education, entrepreneurship, digital literacy and their empowerment. He was speaking at the state banquet hosted in the honour of delegates participating in the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, being held in Islamabad. Ishaq Dar lauded the Assistant Secretary […]
Gold prices drop by Rs3,800 per tola in Pakistan
Gold prices witnessed a significant decline in both international and domestic markets on Monday, providing relief to buyers after a period of sustained high prices. The decrease comes amid easing global bullion rates and changing investor sentiment in international commodity markets. Read More: Gold prices rise by Rs 1,100 per tola According to the latest market […]
Pakistan pushes for Netflix access, plans local streaming platform
The federal government has announced that it is working to secure greater representation for Pakistani films and television content on global streaming platforms, including Netflix, while simultaneously developing a homegrown streaming service to expand the country’s digital entertainment industry. Read More: Netflix stands firm on theatrical release strategy Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal […]
Pakistan wins three bronze medals at 56th International Physics Olympiad
Pakistan achieved another milestone in international science competitions by winning three Bronze Medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, from July 04-12. The Pakistani team secured bronze medals through Zulfiqar Ali of Government City Boys School, Dera Ghazi Khan, Ali Hamdan Alvi of FG Sir Syed College, Rawalpindi, and Daniyal […]
Ayesha Omar reacts to Karachi’s global liveability ranking
Actor, model, and singer Ayesha Omar has spoken out about the challenges of living in Karachi after the city was ranked among the least liveable cities in the world in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2026. The latest report placed Karachi at 170th out of 173 cities, highlighting concerns over factors such […]
Four more militants killed in Balochistan operation
Security forces have killed four more militants during Operation Shaban in Balochistan, according to security sources, as the ongoing campaign against militant groups continues across the province. Read More: Balochistan operation leaves 11 soldiers martyred, 19 militants dead The joint operation is being carried out by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan and police in multiple areas […]
Punjab orders weekly classroom teaching by education minister
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat to teach a class at a government school every week as part of efforts to strengthen the province’s education system and improve engagement with public schools. Read More: Punjab launches major education reforms The directive was issued during a meeting chaired by the chief minister […]
PM Shehbaz visits Qatar to offer condolences
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Qatar on Monday on a one-day official visit to express condolences over the passing of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, reaffirming the close and longstanding ties between Pakistan and Qatar. Read More: Pakistan, Qatar pledge stronger ties amid middle East tensions According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), […]