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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pakistan, Türkiye team up for shipbuilding and ferry service
Published on: October 24, 2025 8:55 PM Pakistan and Türkiye discussed new opportunities in maritime cooperation on Thursday. The talks focused on joint ventures in shipbuilding and a possible ferry service. Both countries aim to strengthen...
Pakistan, Turkiye explore joint ventures in shipbuilding, ferry service
Pakistan and Turkiye on Thursday explored new areas of maritime cooperation, including potential joint ventures in shipbuilding and the possible launch of a ferry service between the two countries. The discussions took place during a meeting...
Pakistan pulls out of Junior Hockey World Cup in India, demands neutral venue but FIH plans replacement team
While Pakistan have demanded for a neutral venue after pulling out of the Junior Hockey World Cup in India, the International Hockey Federation is set to name a replacement team. India-Pakistan’s sporting ties were dealt a new blow as the Pakistan...
Pakistan pulls out of Jr Hockey World Cup in India, demand for neutral venue not accepted
Pakistan has withdrawn from next month’s Junior Hockey World Cup in Tamil Nadu, citing ongoing tensions between the two neighbours.The International Hockey Federation (FIH) said it has been informed about the decision and a replacement team will...
'$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...
Pakistan Extends Hand to Qatar for Major Investments Through SIFC
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended an open invitation to Qatari investors to explore Pakistan’s vast investment opportunities under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) framework, marking a renewed push...
Pakistan International Airlines returns to UK skies after five years
Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) first direct flight from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is set to land at Manchester Airport (MAN) on October 25 after a five-year hiatus. Since 2020, there have been no direct flights between Pakistan...