The European Union’s (EU) top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, on Monday termed Pakistan a major regional power and an important partner of the EU as the two sides held a strategic dialogue in Islamabad. Kallas is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Both co-chaired the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic […]
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Iran asks Pakistan to keep mediation channel open as US talks stall
Iran has asked Pakistan to use diplomacy to reduce regional tensions after Tehran suspended exchanges with the United States in protest over Israel’s widening military operations in Lebanon, officials and Iranian media said on Monday. The request was conveyed during a telephone call between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
Winds, flash floods likely to hit upper Pakistan, AJK from today
According to the national weather service, a westerly wind system is likely to enter the upper parts of the country on June 02, which is expected to persist until June 05 under the influence of this system, it was officially said on Monday. According to the authorities, heavy rain and hailstorm with gusty winds and […]
LPG prices rise for June
Consumers across Pakistan will face higher cooking fuel costs this month after the country’s oil and gas regulator approved an increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices for June. Read More: OGRA notifies 35% increase in LPG rates for April According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, the price of LPG […]
Malaysia edge Pakistan 3-2 in thrilling U-18 Asia Cup clash
Malaysia defeated Pakistan 3-2 in a thrilling encounter of the Men’s Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 being played in Kakamigahara, Japan. The tournament, organized by the Asian Hockey Federation, is being held from May 29 to June 6. In a closely contested match, Malaysia secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Pakistan. For Pakistan, Muzammil opened the […]
Rare Blue Moon lights up skies across Pakistan as clear weather aids viewing
Citizens across Pakistan, including in Lahore, witnessed the rare astronomical phenomenon known as a “Blue Moon” on Sunday night, as clear skies provided ideal viewing conditions for the event. Astronomy enthusiasts, families and photography lovers gathered in various cities to observe and capture images of the full moon, which appeared prominently in the night sky. […]
Pakistan’s Ports and the New Economics of Regional Conflict
Geopolitical crises often create economic losers and strategic winners. While most countries view regional conflicts primarily through the lens of security threats, some states are able to identify and exploit the commercial opportunities that emerge from shifting trade patterns. The ongoing instability in the Middle East presents such a moment for Pakistan. For decades, Pakistan’s […]
How Venture Capital Learned to Survive Pakistan’s Fragile Economy
In 2021, money seemed to fall from the sky. Pakistani startups raised a record $347 million across 82 deals, with the grocery-delivery company Airlift alone pulling in an $85 million round – at the time the largest in the country’s history. The mood was euphoric. Incubators multiplied, co-working spaces filled up, and a generation of […]
Pakistan launches post-Hajj flight operation for 119,000 pilgrims
Arrangements have been finalised for the return of 119,000 Pakistani pilgrims who performed Hajj under the government scheme, official sources said. According to sources, the post-Hajj flight operation will commence on June 1, with 22 flights scheduled to bring pilgrims back to Pakistan. A further 23 flights are expected to arrive on June 2, carrying […]
Pakistan has debunked notion of space for war in S Asia: official
A military official from Pakistan has said that the country’s “resolute response” to India during the May 2025 conflict had effectively debunked the notion of space for war in South Asia. Commander I Corps Lieutenant General Nauman Zakria made these remarks during a special session at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Speaking at the Shangri-La […]