Exclusive

Publication

Byline

IMF pushes Pakistan to raise taxes on solar and internet servicesPublished on: October 17, 2025 4:09 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are discussing possible tax increases on solar panels and internet services. These proposed hikes are part of ... Read More


Saudi Arabia, US discuss landmark defence partnership dealPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:56 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Saudi Arabia is in advanced talks with the United States to finalize a defence agreement expected to strengthen military and strategic ties between the two longtime allies. The de... Read More


Naval Chief strengthens US ties with focus on maritime securityPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:54 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited the United States to strengthen defence ties and maritime cooperation. The visit focused on deepening bilateral engagement b... Read More


Smog crisis deepens as Lahore tops global pollution indexPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:39 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- LAHORE - The city of Lahore once again topped the list of the world's most polluted cities on Friday, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to an alarming 304. The reading plac... Read More


Ball is in your court for lasting truce, PM tells Afghan TalibanPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:35 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said Pakistan wanted a permanent resolution of the issue of terrorism originating from Afghanistan to maintain peace between the co... Read More


UN and China welcome Pak-Afghan ceasefirePublished on: October 17, 2025 3:33 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The United Nations Thursday called for Afghanistan and Pakistan to permanently end recent deadly hostilities and protect civilians. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA... Read More


Punjab govt seeks ban on 'extremist group'Published on: October 17, 2025 3:32 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has decided to recommend that the federal government impose a ban on an "extremist party" and launch a major crackdown o... Read More


Torkham, Chaman border crossings remain closed for trade due to 'security situation'Published on: October 17, 2025 3:23 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Torkham and Chaman border crossings with Afghanistan remained closed for all trade activities last Sunday, in light of the "escalating security situation" along the Pak-Afghan... Read More


Pakistan, US vow to strengthen ties; Naqvi lauds Trump's Gaza peace effortsPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:21 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker held an important meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and... Read More


French PM survives no-confidence votes after making pension concessionPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:18 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in parliament on Thursday, winning crucial backing from the Socialist Party thanks to his pledge to suspen... Read More