Pakistan

Terrorists were trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan; Operation took place in Zhob's Sambaza area

Delhi claims US president sought credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued amendments to the income tax regulations for the fiscal year 2025-26, bringing new changes to broaden the tax base and discouraging non-compliance, ARY News reported. According to official documents, if non-filers withdraw more than PKR 50,000 daily from bank accounts, they will now face a 0.8% […]

KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially announced a public holiday on August 15, 2025, Friday for all public and private educational institutions, to honour Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), which falls on 20th Safar 1447 AH, ARY News reported. The announcement regarding the school holiday on Chehlum was circulated through a notification on August […]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Poland on Friday discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with a focus on oil and gas exploration and mineral resource development. The meeting, held between Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Polish Ambassador to Pakistan Maciej Pisarski, also explored opportunities for technology transfer, joint ventures, and increased foreign […]

QUETTA: Pakistan has suspended cell phone data services for three weeks in the province of Balochistan in a bid to block communications among miscreants behind a surge in recent attacks, an official and the government said. In an order seen by Reuters, the government said the services would be suspended until the end of the […]

The Pakistan batsman provisionally suspended due to criminal investigation in UK

Johann Layne has been named as his replacement for the Pakistan ODI series

The Palestinian ex-footballer was murdered while waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza

Skipper Marsh confirms himself and Travis Head to continue as the top two until next year

The Canadian stuns Osaka as she captures her first WTA trophy

They take massive lead of 476 runs on day two of second Test

They were dropped to UEFA's third-tier Conference League in an alleged multi-club ownership

Former IOC figures suspect that the Russian athletes will compete under a neutral banner

He defeats Khachanov to grab his first ATP Masters 1000 title

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received $3.2 billion in workers’ remittances during July 2025, reflecting a 7.4% year-on-year increase, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Friday. According to the central bank, the inflows were primarily sourced from major overseas employment destinations, with the highest contributions coming from Saudi Arabia (US$823.7 million), United Arab Emirates (US$665.2 million), […]

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised focus on tourism development in Pakistan and recognising the country’s capabilities in the global tourism sector, ARY News reported. Highlighting tourism infrastructure in Pakistan during a high-level meeting on Friday, Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan is blessed with unmatched natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, and holds an […]

As more Pakistani citizens want to go abroad for employment, education, or permanent residency, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), in this regard, emphasises the importance of getting the NICOP for Overseas Pakistanis before departure. The National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is a main identity document issued by NADRA to Pakistani citizens […]

BEIJING: China’s Xinjiang region has resumed seafood imports from Pakistan after a two-year suspension, marking a significant step in strengthening regional trade ties, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Friday. The first shipment of fresh seafood from Pakistan arrived at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport, reviving operations at the airport’s designated inspection site for inbound aquatic […]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned down an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to visit the White House over concern that he would setup a meeting with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Bloomberg reported on Friday. Trump on Wednesday imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s continued imports of Russian oil in a move that sharply escalated tensions between the two nations after trade talks reached a deadlock. The new import tax, set to come into place in three weeks, will raise duties on some Indian exports to as high as 50pc — among the highest levied on any US trading partner. While the rupture in US-India ties was abrupt, there have been strains in the relationship. Delhi has repeatedly rebutted Trump’s repeated statements that the US brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after four days of fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbours in May. Trump also hosted Pakistan’s army chief at the White House in the weeks following ...