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Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai As diplomats, disarmament experts, and political leaders gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the Eleventh Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the…

KARACHI: Pakistan has received $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund, according to confirmation by the State Bank of Pakistan. The funds were released under ongoing financial support programs following approval by the IMF…

ISLAMABAD: The escalating tensions between Iran and United States, along with concerns over a possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have caused a sharp surge in global crude oil prices. According to international market reports, Brent…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made it mandatory for students to pass the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) before pursuing medical or dental education abroad, as part of new reforms introduced in the education sector. Under the…

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the Anti-Rape Amendment Bill 2026, declaring sexual assault, physical abuse, and child exploitation as non-bailable offenses. Under the new law, courts will generally not grant bail…

KARACHI: Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability strengthened further in H1-FY26, despite headwinds from global trade-related uncertainty and domestic floods, according to the State of Pakistan’s Economy, Half Year Report FY26, released today by…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to equip law enforcement agencies with the best equipment and modern technology to effectively address evolving security challenges. Chairing a high-level meeting on law and…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s auto sector has shown strong recovery, with a significant surge in vehicle sales recorded in April 2026. According to latest data, car sales increased by 107 percent year-on-year during April, with a total of 22,015…

LAHORE: Pakistan has finalized its preparation plan for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia national cricket team, with a training camp for locally available players under consideration. According…

RAWALPINDI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi joined a sit-in protest alongside the sisters of Imran Khan on Adiala Road, escalating the political situation in the area. Police placed barriers and sealed the road to restrict…