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Cloudbursts, flash floods kill 10 in GB, Kashmir

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Torrential rains and cloudbursts have wreaked havoc in northern and mountainous regions, causing widespread destruction, flash floods, landslides, and road blockages. Several vill... Read More


Our constitution stands as the embodiment of the aspirations of our people: CJP Yahya Afridi

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- A dignified flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday to mark the 78th Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Chief Justice of Pa... Read More


China hosts first-ever humanoid robot games

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- The world's first humanoid robot games officially began in Beijing on Friday, drawing more than 500 robots from 16 countries to compete in diverse events at the National Speed Ska... Read More


Pak, China, Afghan FMs to meet in Kabul on Aug 20

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China are scheduled to convene in Kabul on August 20 for high-level trilateral talks aimed at strengthening regional cooperatio... Read More


Major cut in diesel rate likely today

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Petroleum product prices are expected to see mixed changes from August 16 for the next fortnight, driven by a drop in global oil rates, The News reported. Officials have calculat... Read More


Pakistan, micronesia begin new diplomatic chapter

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia officially established diplomatic relations on Thursday during a signing ceremony at Pakistan's Mission to the United Nations in Ne... Read More


PSX gains on earnings and economic optimism

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a positive trend on Friday as strong corporate earnings, active mutual fund participation, and optimism over economic improvements lifted inv... Read More


Tom Cruise turns down Trump invitation

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Hollywood star Tom Cruise has reportedly declined an invitation from former US President Donald Trump to join the first group of Kennedy Center Honorees. The Mission: Impossible a... Read More


Asim, Ashab storm into Johns creek quarters

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Pakistan's leading squash players Asim Khan and Ashab Irfan powered into the quarterfinals of the Johns Creek Open 2025, a $12,000 PSA Challenger event, after convincing second-ro... Read More


Pakistan's nuclear power meant only for defence: Khawaja Asif

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reaffirmed that Pakistan's nuclear programme exists solely for national defence and not for any form of nuclear blackmail. He emphasised that the cou... Read More