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Army chief warns of decisive response to Indian aggressionPublished on: April 24, 2026 3:15 PM

Pakistan, April 24 -- Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir has reiterated that any act of aggression from India would be met with a firm and immediate response, underscoring the country's st... Read More


Meezan Bank monthly card spend crosses Rs 45 billionPublished on: April 24, 2026 3:15 AM

Pakistan, April 24 -- Meezan Bank has reported that its monthly card spend has exceeded Rs45 billion, signalling a significant shift in consumer payment behaviour and reinforcing the rapid growth of P... Read More


Punjab launches portal for landmark agriculture, economy uplift projectPublished on: April 24, 2026 3:12 AM

Pakistan, April 24 -- Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has formally inaugurated the portal for a landmark agricultural and economic uplift initiative titled "Apni Zameen. Apni Mehnat, ... Read More


ADB boosts Pakistan engagement to $3.67bnPublished on: April 24, 2026 3:12 AM

Pakistan, April 24 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has significantly expanded its financial commitments to Pakistan in 2025, approving $3.672 billion in support - a 22 percent increase compared to... Read More


First Central Asian shipment reaches Pakistan via China, bypassing AfghanistanPublished on: April 24, 2026 3:11 AM

Pakistan, April 24 -- Pakistan has operationalised a new trade route connecting Central Asian states to its southern ports via China, an official statement said on Thursday, as the country received th... Read More


FIA set to fast-track money laundering probesPublished on: April 24, 2026 3:10 AM

Pakistan, April 24 -- The Federal Investigation (FIA) is set to fast-track money laundering probes under a new rulebook that fixes deadlines for inquiries and creates dedicated desks nationwide. FIA D... Read More


Four pedestrians injured in Kalat hand grenade explosionPublished on: April 24, 2026 3:09 AM

Pakistan, April 24 -- At least four pedestrians sustained severe injuries in a hand grenade explosion in Kalat, a city in Balochistan province. According to details, some unidentified assailants, ridi... Read More


Pakistan reports first Congo virus death of 2026Published on: April 24, 2026 3:08 AM

Pakistan, April 24 -- A 17-year-old boy died on Thursday in a hospital after contracting the Congo virus, marking the first confirmed death from the disease this year. Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospit... Read More


The Reckoning of PopulismPublished on: April 24, 2026 3:05 AM

Pakistan, April 24 -- The populist tide that swept the world over the past decade may finally be receding. History will record the last two decades as an era of democratic self-harm. Across the globe... Read More


Digital Responsibility in Times of ConflictPublished on: April 24, 2026 3:05 AM

Pakistan, April 24 -- It is widely believed that the invention of social media platforms has democratised societies. Common masses now have the privilege to express their political opinions and access... Read More