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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), in collaboration with RASTA (PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants), hosted a webinar titled “Reform Programs under Policy Loans in the Power Sector and…

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has praised the valor, strength, and vigilance of Pakistan’s Armed Forces, emphasizing the country’s unwavering commitment to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking during a meeting…

WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s growing macroeconomic stability during his engagements in Washington, D.C., stressing that the country’s fiscal and structural reforms are yielding tangible results.…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conducted precision strikes on Afghan Taliban and Kharijite (extremist) hideouts in Kandahar and Kabul, according to security sources. Officials stated that all targets were carefully chosen to avoid civilian areas,…

ISLAMABAD: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) organized a two-day consultative session titled “WHO Global Tobacco Epidemic Report 2025 and Best Practices on Tobacco Advertisement, Promotion and Sponsorship…

RAWALPINDI: Security forces successfully repulsed a series of cross-border attacks launched by Afghan Taliban fighters in the Spin Boldak area of Balochistan and the Kurram Sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on…

LAHORE: Pakistan secured a commanding 93-run victory over South Africa in the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, taking a 1–0 lead in the two-match series. South Africa began the fourth day on 51 for 2, chasing a target of 277 runs,…

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has finalized a new draft of the wheat policy and dispatched it to all four provinces, seeking their feedback on the proposed measures. According to the draft, the support price for wheat has been…

ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, sister of the founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has challenged the indictment proceedings and the case registered against her in connection with the November 26 protest. Following her legal move,…

WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals in response to social media comments made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The individuals affected were from South Africa,…