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Islamabad, Kabul to Hold Second Round of Talks in Istanbul Today
Islamabad and Kabul officials will convene in Istanbul on Saturday to discuss unresolved border security issues as tensions rise and key crossings remain restricted. Islamabad and Kabul authorities have resumed negotiations in Istanbul aimed at...
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Pakistan may host freed Palestinian prisoners
Published on: October 25, 2025 2:47 PM CAIRO – Pakistan, along with Qatar, Turkey, and Malaysia, is being considered as a potential destination for the resettlement of Palestinian prisoners released in a recent hostage exchange between Israel and...
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Pakistan, Türkiye discuss joint ventures in shipbuilding
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Türkiye have explored new avenues of maritime cooperation, including the possible launch of a ferry service between the two countries and collaboration in shipbuilding, ship operations, and the shipbreaking industry. The...
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Pakistan, Iran mull ferry service for pilgrims, traders
A ferry service between Pakistan and Iran has been proposed to boost trade and religious tourism, offering a cost-effective travel option for both pilgrims and traders. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry proposed...
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Lahore Schools to get Early Winter Vacations amid choking smog?
LAHORE – Punjab capital Lahore and other cities are choking under alarming high smog, yet no school closures have been announced. Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lahore soared to near 300-350 range, making it most polluted city in the world after...
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Pakistan working on transnational rail, road projects: PM
Shehbaz Sharif says new scheme such as Trans-Afghan Railway, Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul Railway Corridor to boost regional connectivity Invites Qatari investors to explore new avenues of collaboration. ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on...
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Iran offers mediation with Taliban
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Wednesday, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and promoting regional stability. During the meeting, both...
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Pakistan can earn $5bn from medical tourism in 5 years: global experts
KARACHI: Pakistan can earn up to $5 billion in the next five years by attracting at least 500,000 international patients if it establishes a structured healthcare tourism system and improves hospital infrastructure to meet global standards,...
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Karachi man robbed of $850,000 in digital currency
Police submit sealed report, USB to court. Inquiry to be supervised by DSP-ranked officer. SSP Malir initiates investigation after court order. KARACHI: A man in Karachi has alleged that digital currency worth $850,000 was stolen from his account...
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Pakistani National Sentenced to 40 Years for Smuggling Cruise Missiles, Warhead
A Pakistani national was sentenced on Oct. 16 to 40 years in prison for charges relating to his transportation of Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry. On June 5, 2025, a federal jury convicted Muhammad Pahlawan of conspiring to provide...
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Pakistan, Turkiye aim to launch ferry service
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye have explored new avenues of maritime cooperation, including the possible launch of a ferry service between the two countries and collaboration in shipbuilding, ship operations and the shipbreaking industry. The...
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Pakistan, Türkiye set course for maritime partnership; ferry service, Gwadar investment on agenda
Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to deepen cooperation in the maritime sector, exploring new initiatives such as the launch of a bilateral ferry service, collaboration in shipbuilding and port operations, and investment opportunities in Gwadar...
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Karachi man robbed of $850,000 in digital currency
Police submit sealed report, USB to court. Inquiry to be supervised by DSP-ranked officer. SSP Malir initiates investigation after court order. KARACHI: A man in Karachi has alleged that digital currency worth $850,000 was stolen from his account...
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Karachi man alleges theft of $850,000 in digital currency, urges court action
KARACHI: A man in Karachi has claimed that $850,000 worth of digital currency was stolen from his account after his mobile device was forcibly taken at the city’s airport last month. The alleged robbery took place on September 30 when Faiz Yab, a...
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Pakistan, Türkiye explore launch of ferry service
Published on: October 24, 2025 10:37 PM Pakistan and Türkiye have explored new avenues of maritime cooperation, including the possible launch of a ferry service between the two countries and collaboration in shipbuilding, ship operations, and the...
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Pakistani Students Can Now Study for Free at Top US University
One of the world’s most prestigious Ivy League institutions, Yale University, has opened applications for its fully funded scholarships for international students, including those from Pakistan. The program supports undergraduate, master’s, and...
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Pakistan Pulls Out Of Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 In India
India and Pakistan men's hockey team. | (Credits: X) Pakistan has pulled out of the Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in India in November-December, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed to PTI on Friday. FIH said Pakistan's...
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'$0.70 Falooda In Pakistan,' Foreign Vlogger Shares Cheapest Food Outlets In Country; Netizens Call It 'Scam'
'$0.70 Falooda In Pakistan,' Foreign Vlogger Shares Cheapest Food Outlets In Country; Netizens Call It 'Scam' | A video of a foreign tourist trying out falooda in Islamabad, Pakistan, is going viral on social media. The tourist who is touring...
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Pakistan among possible destinations to resettle exiled Palestinian captives
Pakistan is among four possible destinations that are being considered to receive exiled Palestinian captives, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Club (PPC), a non-governmental organisation established in 1993 to support political prisoners in...
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Lahore Smog Crisis: Will Punjab Schools declare Early Winter Holidays?
LAHORE – A severe smog alert has thrown Punjab on high alert, with authorities closely monitoring rising pollution levels that could impact schools and public health. Lahore was today ranked the world’s most polluted city, with Air Quality Index...
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