Pakistan has achieved a rare financial milestone as the Ministry of Finance confirmed early repayment of Rs2,600 billion in Pakistan debt. This is the first time in the country’s history that such a massive repayment has been made ahead of schedule. Officials highlighted that the nation’s debt position has become more sustainable than in earlier years. They credited effective debt management strategies and falling interest rates for reducing the overall borrowing burden. Because of these measures, the country saved Rs850 billion in interest payments during the current year. The government had earmarked Rs8.2 trillion for interest servicing in the ongoing…
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ISLAMABAD: The fight against terrorism in Pakistan intensified as five soldiers, including a captain, embraced martyrdom in an IED attack in Balochistan’s Kech district. The strike occurred on September 15 during an intelligence-based sanitisation operation in the Sher Bandi area. According to the ISPR, the blast hit troops engaged in the clearance mission. “Five brave sons of the soil embraced martyrdom, including a captain,” the statement said. Those who laid down their lives were Captain Waqar Ahmed, 25, from Loralai; Naik Asmat Ullah, 35, from Dera Ghazi Khan; Lance Naik Junaid Ahmed, 29, from Sukkur; Lance Naik Khan Muhammad, 29,…
DUBAI: In the Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 clash, the defending champions secured a hard-fought four-wicket win in their second match of the tournament. The game was played on Monday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing a target of 150, Sri Lanka reached home with seven balls to spare. They ended at 150/6, despite a sudden collapse that gave Hong Kong a real chance to cause an upset. For most of the innings, Sri Lanka looked in control. At 119/2 after 15 overs, they needed only 31 runs from the final 30 balls. Pathum Nissanka was…
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has launched its first nationwide effort to fight cervical cancer through the introduction of HPV vaccination in Pakistan. The campaign began in Islamabad, where a schoolgirl received the country’s very first cervical cancer vaccine. Officials said the initiative is designed to protect young girls from cervical cancer, which remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women around the world. Cervical cancer begins in the cells of the cervix, the lower section of the uterus that connects to the vagina. In most cases, it develops due to persistent infection with high-risk strains of…
WASHINGTON: Pakistan is preparing for a key diplomatic breakthrough as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet United States President Donald Trump on September 25. Reliable sources confirmed the meeting on Tuesday. The talks are planned on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir will also join the meeting. According to insiders, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have both extended support and endorsement for this engagement. The agenda will cover multiple pressing issues. Sources said the discussions will range from Pakistan’s devastating floods to the fallout of the Israeli strike on Qatar.…
On September 15, Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) carried out a major operation at the Torkham border, recovering 17.5 kilograms of heroin and 4.5 kilograms of crystal meth from a truck disguised as carrying beehives. The haul was valued at nearly Rs 246 million. The driver, a resident of Nangarhar, Afghanistan, was arrested and charged under the Anti-Narcotics Act. This incident is a stark reminder of why strict border controls and checkpoints are vital. Every time voices are raised against security checks and in favor of “free movement” across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, they echo the interests of criminal networks that thrive…
The recent terror attack in Bannu, which claimed the lives of 12 Pakistani soldiers, shocked the entire nation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir attended the funerals, sending a strong message of solidarity and vowing to crush terrorism without compromise. The state’s position was clear: terrorists, their sponsors, and their facilitators will be confronted with full force. Yet, while the country mourned, the silence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spoke volumes. Neither KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur nor any PTI leader attended the funerals. They also failed to visit the injured soldiers. This blatant indifference has…
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have decided to boost cooperation in building a cashless economy. Both countries pledged to share knowledge, expertise, and technical support to speed up digital transformation and expand financial innovation. The announcement followed a high-level consultative meeting between the two nations on advancing the cashless economy. Pakistan was represented by Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, while the UAE delegation was led by Minister of State Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini. During the session, UAE officials delivered a detailed presentation on their digital payments and receipts system. They explained how the UAE’s…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a stern warning that it will withdraw from the Asia Cup if match referee Andy Pycroft is not removed. The board’s threat comes directly in response to the ongoing handshake controversy that erupted during Pakistan’s clash with India in Dubai. According to PCB insiders, Pycroft allegedly blocked the two captains from engaging in the traditional handshake before the high-voltage game. The handshake controversy has since escalated, with the PCB filing a formal protest with both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). In its letter, the board described Pycroft’s…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended its Director of International Cricket, Usman Wahla, over the handshake controversy that has shaken the Asia Cup 2025. According to sources, Wahla failed to send an official letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on time, which triggered his suspension. The PCB leadership was frustrated with the delay. Wahla’s failure to forward the letter regarding the handshake controversy was seen as negligence, and he was removed from his post. The suspension came soon after the PCB formally complained to both the ICC and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The board demanded the removal of…
