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Pakistan Launches Tools For WEFE Nexus And Climate Planning
As an environmental specialist invited as a panellist, I attended the National Workshop on the Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) Nexus held in Islamabad on 18 June 2025. The meeting – backed by the UK’s FCDO and CGIAR – formally launched two...

Pakistan warns India against hostile policies, reaffirms support for Palestine, Iran
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has cautioned India to reconsider its aggressive stance towards Pakistan, asserting that New Delhi cannot impose its will on Islamabad or undermine regional stability. Speaking at the 52nd...

Pakistan’s foreign policy focuses on geo-economics, peace: Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday stressed that Pakistan’s current foreign policy’s focus is on geo-economics, calling for the reimagination of regional cooperation within South Asia. In recent months, Pakistan has...

Pakistan Banks Association strongly refutes misleading claims on remittance subsidies
The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has strongly rejected misleading assertions in recent media reports suggesting that government subsidies to banks under remittance incentive schemes serve no economic purpose. Such narratives dangerously...

Pakistan’s Future Food Security Tied to Strategic Palm Oil Partnerships
Q. What is the global significance of palm oil today and how does CPOPC play a role in this evolving landscape? Palm oil holds immense global significance as one of the most productive oil crops in the world due to its versatility, efficiency, and...

Indian official blames ‘political constraints’ for loss of jets during clash with Pakistan
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'Green credit' scheme for recycling plastic bottles launched in Lahore
Listen to article A new eco-friendly initiative has been launched in Lahore aimed at tackling plastic pollution by incentivising citizens to recycle used plastic bottles, it emerged on Monday. Under the programme, residents can deposit empty...

Three foreign planes ‘grounded’ after incidents at Karachi airport
Karachi airport is currently hosting three grounded foreign aircraft following a series of separate incidents, ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources within aviation authority. According to sources, one of the incidents involved an...

Truth over tides: Debunking Pakistan's 5 fabricated narratives about the Indian Navy
A detailed rebuttal to Pakistan’s propaganda against the Indian Navy, exposing false claims with verified facts and showcasing India's maritime strength and regional responsibility.In the high-stakes arena of South Asian maritime geopolitics,...

China’s meet with Bangladesh, Pakistan sparks concern; dialogue with Dhaka crucial
A trilateral meeting among China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan in China’s Kunming earlier this month has raised concern in the foreign policy establishment in New Delhi. India’s relations with all the three neighbours are currently under strain. The...

UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- June 30, 2025
Dubai, June 30, 2025: The UAE Dirham (AED) continues its consistent performance in terms of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), where today it is trading at 77.25 PKR, same as it was at the closing rate last week. Of particular interest, the AED has...

Outrage after family of 13 swept away in Pakistan floods amid rescue delays
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Earn Rs. 1,000 instantly by recycling plastic bottles in Lahore
In a bold step towards a cleaner environment, the Punjab government has signed a deal with a private company to launch a plastic recycling initiative in Lahore. As part of the Chief Minister’s Green Credits Program, this project encourages...

India's neighbour unveils mystery bomb, capable of widespread destruction, can destroy power stations, cause complete blackout, not Pakistan, it is...
When deployed, they can damage power plants and electrical substations, leading to a complete blackout. Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a powerful new weapon capable of disabling electricity supply in enemy territories. This weapon,...

India cannot impose its hegemony on Pakistan, says Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar made it clear that India cannot establish peace in the region through blame games and propaganda, nor can it impose its will on Pakistan. He was addressing a ceremony at the...

A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people including 13 family members
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Pakistan, China in fear, India to equip Su-30MKI with this Russian missile, it has the ability to..., name is...
This missile is among the world’s longest-range air-to-air weapons and will significantly boost India’s Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat strength. In a major move to enhance its air combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to...

Eye on the sky: The race to connect Pakistan’s forgotten corners
Over the past decade, Pakistan’s digital connectivity landscape has undergone significant evolution, transitioning from scattered cell towers and patchy broadband to extensive, structured fiber networks and rapidly expanding 4G coverage. However,...

Pakistan is rebuilding terror camps in PoK
Islamabad (Pakistan) – With the help of Pakistani army, Pakistani Jihadi terrorist organisations are building small training camps equipped with modern technology to train the terrorists in the dense jungle, near the Line of Control. These camps...

Gaming & Music Top Global Mobile Usage — Big Opportunity for Pakistani Game Developers?
A recent global report on smartphone usage trends in 2025 reveals that gaming and music are the top two activities people perform on their phones. With 68% of users playing games and 67% listening to music, smartphones have clearly become personal...