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Senator Danesh Kumar on Friday expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty and lauded Pakistan’s armed forces for their resolute response to aggression, stating that the entire nation is celebrating Youm-e-Tashakur (Thanksgiving Day).

Pakistan is expected to experience “moderate growth, stabilising after a period of economic contraction”, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to expand by 2.3 per cent in 2025, according to a major United Nations report. The report, titled ‘The UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025’ and released a day ago, noted that declining inflation has allowed most of the South Asian region’s central banks to commence or continue monetary easing in 2025. Meanwhile, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are expected to continue fiscal consolidation and economic reforms under International Monetary Fund programmes. Dr Aneel Salman, chair of Economic Security at Islamabad Policy Research Institute, told Dawn.com that the UN’s revised growth forecast for Pakistan reflected a “fragile yet stabilising recovery” after a prolonged period of economic distress. “Inflation has come down sharply, reaching 0.3pc in April 2025, offering some relief to households and opening the door for improved consumer and business...

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A sessions court in Rawalpindi sentenced a man to death on Friday for raping a woman. Additional Sessions Judge Afshan Ijaz Sufi announced the verdict today, sentencing the convict to be hanged to death under Section 17 of the Anti-Rape (Investigation & Trial) Act, 2021. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs200,000 and ordered him to pay Rs500,000 in compensatory damages to the victim. In case of failing to pay, the convict will be sentenced to six months’ additional imprisonment. The first information report of the case was lodged at the Saddar Beroni police station on July 20, 2024, under Pakistan Penal Code Section 376iii (punishment for rape of a minor) on the complaint of the victim’s mother. The mother said she worked as a housemaid and had left her 21/22-year-old daughter and nine-year-old son at home when the culprit had entered around noon and raped the former. The woman said her children had raised a hue and cry with her son alerting someone who called her up and informed her about the incident. The w...

high-level delegation from Pakistan, led by Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has participated in the Kazan Forum organized under the auspices of the Russian Federation in the capital of Tatarstan.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Pakistan Rangers Punjab Headquarters in Lahore on Friday where he laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhadaa and offered fateha.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Friday, met with the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, the Rt.

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan has asserted that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aggressive posturing has backfired, allegedly resulting in the loss of six Indian fighter jets.

The Punjab government on Friday approved a significant amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act 2025, aiming to enhance the efficiency and transparency of terrorism-related investigations.

Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, during his visit to the Bannu Bench of the Peshawar High Court, underscored the urgent need for judicial reforms, enhanced legal education, and stronger institutional coordination to improve justice delivery across the country.

Quran recitation ceremonies were held at all police stations in Islamabad on the occasion of Youm-e-Tashakkur (Day of Gratitude), where heartfelt prayers were offered for the peace, progress, and prosperity of the country, and tributes were paid to the martyrs of the Pakistan Armed Forces.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan on Friday urged India to maintain the ceasefire agreed with Pakistan, warning that the country would respond if the neighbour resumed aggression. The military confrontation between India and Pakistan came as the former blamed Islamabad for the Pahalgam attack. On the night of May 6-7, New Delhi launched a series of air strikes on Pakistan, resulting in civilian casualties. Both sides then exchanged missiles, which stretched over the week. It took American intervention for both sides to finally drop their guns. The nation observed Youm-i-Tashakur across the country today to honour the armed forces and the people for the victory in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos — a part of Marka-i-Haq — against India. During his weekly press conference today, the spokesperson said: “The recent announcement of a Pakistan-India ceasefire is a positive development. We urge India to faithfully adhere to its implementation.” He said Pakistan appreciated the role of friendly countries in faci...

Pakistan has reiterated its support for China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in light of recent reports concerning Arunachal Pradesh, reaffirming its alignment with Beijing’s stance.

The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) has filed three miscellaneous petitions in the Supreme Court regarding the reserved seats case, raising objections to the current bench and calling for a live broadcast of the proceedings.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched province-wide celebrations marking a decisive victory in the Marka-e-Haq o Batil.

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) hosted a vibrant series of Open Houses across three of its premier institutions, offering a dynamic platform for final-year students to exhibit groundbreaking projects and forge stronger ties with industry stakeholders.