Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Beijing. The meeting took place during a joint session involving foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states. This high-level gathering was hosted under China’s presidency of the regional bloc. The central focus was to deepen regional partnerships and promote cooperation among SCO nations. President Xi Jinping welcomed all delegates warmly. He emphasized the need to strengthen multilateral cooperation and ensure regional stability through the SCO framework. This group represents the largest population bloc in the Eurasian region. Ishaq…
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On Monday, the Punjab government marked World Youth Skills Day with full spirit and purpose. The event aimed to highlight how technical and vocational training can shape inclusive economies and strong, stable societies. This year, youth skills development in Punjab has received top priority. The government has allocated Rs26 billion for this cause in the fiscal year 2025–26. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision is guiding the entire strategy. Her leadership has placed skill-building at the core of the province’s economic goals. For the first time, all technical and vocational training efforts are now united. The government has created a…
England vs India Test Series took a thrilling turn at Lord’s on Monday. England beat India by 22 runs in a nail-biting finish to the third Test. With this victory, England now leads the five-match series 2-1. The contest lasted till the last session on Day 5. Spinner Shoaib Bashir took the final wicket of Mohammed Siraj. That moment sealed a historic win for the home side. England’s first innings saw a solid total of 387 runs. Joe Root was the star with a fine century. Brendon Carse and Jamie Smith gave strong support with vital half-centuries. India responded with…
PESHAWAR: Opposition Leader in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Dr. Ibadullah, has claimed that the united opposition is all set to give a tough time to the provincial government in the upcoming Senate elections. He asserted that the opposition will win at least 50% of the seats. Speaking to Media, Dr. Ibadullah revealed that several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members are deeply unhappy with their party and are secretly reaching out to the opposition. According to him, “PTI members themselves tell us to rescue them from this suffering.” Dr. Ibadullah strongly rejected rumors that the opposition was engaging in secret deals or…
Political temperatures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continue to rise. In a bold move, Engineer Ziaur Rehman — younger brother of JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman — has accepted the political challenge thrown by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. The confrontation began with CM Gandapur’s press conference in Lahore. There, he dared Maulana Fazlur Rehman to contest elections against his own brother in Dera Ismail Khan. Gandapur even vowed to resign from politics if defeated. But he also demanded the same from the JUI-F leader if he lost the contest. Instead of staying silent, Ziaur Rehman hit back with a fiery video…
A sharp rise in terrorist activity has shaken Balochistan during the first half of 2025. Deadly attacks have left more than 60 people martyred and hundreds wounded. A security report compiled by official and intelligence sources reveals the alarming situation. According to the report, Indian-backed terror groups, known to law enforcement as Fitna-ul-Hindustan, have escalated their operations. The violence is spreading across the province with increasing frequency and brutality. One of the deadliest incidents occurred on February 14. A powerful bomb exploded in Harnai district. The blast struck a vehicle carrying local workers. Eleven people were martyred instantly in this…
Pakistan has emerged as a rising force in the global financial arena by leveraging cryptocurrency as a strategic tool to gain economic recognition. The country is using crypto not only for economic empowerment but also as an instrument of digital diplomacy. On July 9, the President of Pakistan signed an ordinance establishing the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA). This new regulatory body will oversee digital assets, ensuring transparency and building investor confidence. Within a few months, the government’s swift action in launching PVARA has surprised the international community. Notably, Pakistan has secured the interest and involvement of global crypto…
ISLAMABAD – Mahir Binici, the IMF Resident Representative in Pakistan, has praised the country’s strong performance under the Pakistan IMF Agreement. He voiced confidence that Pakistan’s economic growth will gain momentum in 2025. Binici was speaking during a detailed lecture at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). He discussed economic shifts across the MENA region and Pakistan. The IMF official also reiterated support for Pakistan’s economic and climate-related reforms. Addressing an audience of economists, researchers, and policy experts, he explained that growth in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan is expected to strengthen further in the coming year and…
PESHAWAR: A possible tragedy was averted in Lakki Marwat on Thursday. A terror attempt on Gambila police station failed after alert officers noticed suspicious movement near the station. They opened fire immediately, forcing the attackers to flee. According to the police, no one from the force was hurt. The attackers escaped without causing any damage. Inspector General Zulfiqar Hameed praised the Gambila police team. He said their sharp observation, readiness, and fearless action prevented a serious attack. He called their response brave and professional. An investigation has begun. Police are scanning the surrounding area to track down those involved. They…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has firmly rejected the malicious campaign suggesting that President Asif Ali Zardari may step down or that Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir wants to become president. While speaking to media on Friday, PM Shehbaz called such talk nothing but baseless propaganda. He made it clear: “Field Marshal Asim Munir has never shown interest in the presidency, nor is any such plan under discussion.” The Prime Minister stressed that he, the President, and the Army Chief work with mutual trust. Their relationship, he said, is based on respect and a shared vision for a better…
