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Pakistan never backs terrorists, Bilawal tells India's Karan Thapar clearly
Pakistan fighting largest inland war against terrorism: Bilawal. Says cannot hide anything after going through FATF process. Adds Pakistan offered impartial inquiry but India rejected. Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)...
India using state-sponsored terrorism as a policy to destabilise Pakistan: DG ISPR
Ajit Doval is the ‘mastermind’ behind New Delhi’s network of state-sponsored terrorism: Military spokesperson Reiterates Pakistan views any aggression against its sovereign territory as a direct threat to regional stability RAWALPINDI: India is...

All Pakistan CM Balochistan Football Gold Cup to kick off on July 15
Secretary for Sports and Youth Affairs Balochistan, Durra Baloch, has announced that the highly anticipated All Pakistan Chief Minister Balochistan Football Gold Cup will kick off on July 15, with the opening match scheduled for 6:30 PM at the...

Pakistan central bank to launch pilot for digital currency, says governor
Pakistan’s central bank is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is finalising legislation to regulate virtual assets, Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Wednesday, as the country ramps up efforts to modernise its financial system....

Pakistan’s registered voters exceed 134 million
ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan has released the latest nationwide voter statistics, revealing that the total number of registered voters has surpassed 134.4 million. According to the data, Islamabad has 1.207 million registered...

Pakistan enacts Shariah-compliant blockchain, crypto law to regulate virtual assets
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has formally approved the “Virtual Assets Act, 2025,” following endorsements from the Federal Cabinet, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and President Asif Ali Zardari to establish a regulatory authority that will...

Pakistan's actions to root out terrorism globally recognised, says Bilawal
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari categorically rejected the India's allegations of patronising terrorist groups, saying that the country had successfully cleared the rigorous FATF process. In...

BAN Cousin Marriage - Pakistan Make 3% of UK Population and They are Responsible for 33% of Birth Defects
A recent social media post has reignited a heated debate about cousin marriage within the british Pakistani community, particularly in Bradford. The post features a video of Tommy Robinson, a controversial figure known for his views on immigration...

Pakistan edge China to secure U18 Asia cup semi-final spot
Pakistan maintained their dominant form at the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 by defeating the host nation China 2-1 in a thrilling group stage match on July 9. The victory secured Pakistan’s place in the semi-finals and kept their unbeaten run intact....

Pakistan records all-time high $38.3bn remittances in FY25
KARACHI: Pakistan received $3.4 billion in workers’ remittances in June 2025, reflecting an 8% rise compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday. With this strong monthly...

PM Shehbaz invites Turkish companies to invest in Pakistan
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Turkish companies to increase their investment footprint in Pakistan and share their expertise in the country’s structural reforms, economic growth, and development. He made the...

Pakistan receives record $38.3bn remittances in FY25
Remittances rise 27% from FY24 to FY25. Monthly inflows top $3.4bn in June 2025. Saudi Arabia sends highest remittance in June. KARACHI: Workers’ remittances to Pakistan stood at $3.4 billion in June 2025, marking an 8% increase year-on-year,...

Pakistan approves this whopping amount for restoration, conservation of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor's old homes
The historic buildings of Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar, which have already been declared national heritage by the Pakistan government, are in a dilapidated condition. Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government on Wednesday approved Rs 33.8...

Breaking: Pakistan Central Bank To Roll Out Digital Currency Pilot
Pakistan’s central bank is preparing to launch a pilot program for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), Governor Jameel Ahmad confirmed on Wednesday. The move is part of the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize its financial system and...

Pakistan, Turkiye agree to deepen defence, economic ties
Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on July 9, 2025. Picture: X/@ForeignOfficePk Pakistan and Turkiye on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) agreed to boost their...

Pakistan to launch digital currency pilot soon
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Wednesday that the central bank is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is in the final stages of preparing legislation to regulate virtual assets. This move comes as...

Freelancers using Sadapay hit with 13pc Total Taxes after Pakistan’s 2025 Budget
ISLAMABAD – Freelancers in Pakistan are now paying the price of aggressive taxation, as new regulations in Budget 2025 bring total deduction to 13percent for those using SadaPay and other online mediums to get their payments. The country’s digital...

Pakistan to launch pilot for digital currency, says SBP governor
SBP finalising legislation to regulate virtual assets. Move follows similar steps by regulators in China, India, Gulf states. We're building up capacity on central bank digital currency: Ahmad. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing to...

Pakistan, Turkiye aim for $5b trade volume to deepen bilateral relations
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including defence, trade, energy, culture, education, and infrastructure, with both countries aiming to boost...

Pakistan to ban 27 YouTube channels after court order
“I assure everybody that I will keep covering Balochs, Missing persons, Blasphemy gang victims, minorities, fundamental rights, compromised judges, rigged elections, hybrid regime & unconditional role of forces,” he said on a statement posted to...