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Karachi's Malir gets new football stadium
Listen to article Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani on Sunday reiterated that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is not limited to rural constituencies but represents all major cities of Sindh. He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony...

PM Shehbaz backs Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear power in joint presser with Pezeshkian
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Iran’s right to acquire nuclear power for peaceful purposes. “Pakistan stands by Iran for the acquisition of peaceful nuclear power,” the prime minister said during a joint...

Pakistan Rolls Out Red Carpet For Iran President
(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Islamabad- In a significant diplomatic development amid shifting regional dynamics, Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Saturday, August 2, for a two-day state visit aimed at revitalising...
Pakistan supports Iran’s right to develop nuclear capability for peaceful purposes
I Pakistan on Sunday (August 3, 2025) supported Iran's right to develop nuclear capability for peaceful purposes, as the two sides signed several agreements to expand cooperation in multiple fields. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who arrived...

Miffed With WCL After India's Withdrawal, Pakistan Pull Out Of Future Editions Of Tournament Khaleej Times
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced that it will no longer participate in any future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), raising concerns about the tournament's fairness, integrity,...

Last-ball hero Holder lifts West Indies over Pakistan
Agence France-Presse . Miami 03 August, 2025, 16:17 West Indies’ Jason Holder raises his arms in celebration after hitting the winning run during the second Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Pakistan at Central...

Pakistan, Iran aim to boost bilateral trade to $10bn: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that the Pakistani and Iranian leadership were eager to raise bilateral trade volume between the two countries to $10 billion at the earliest, according to a joint statement. Pakistan and Iran share...

Pakistan, Iran decide to increase bilateral trade to $8 billion annually
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran agreed Sunday to increase bilateral trade to USD 8 billion annually, taking advantage of their geography and the “discount of distance,” as trade ministers from the two countries held discussions to deepen economic and...

Iran-Pakistan ties rooted in brotherhood and regional vision: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the deep-rooted brotherhood between Iran and Pakistan during his official visit to Islamabad, stating that the relationship goes far beyond mere geographic proximity. Speaking at a joint...

Pakistan backs Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear program: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan back Iran’s right to acquire nuclear power for peaceful purposes, during joint presser with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, ARY News reported. Addressing a joint presser in...

Pakistan, Iran exchange several agreements, MoUs
Pakistan and Iran on Sunday exchanged twelve agreements and MoUs for promotion of bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. The exchange ceremony was held in Islamabad on Sunday, in the presence of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian...
ICJ advisory opinion could be Pakistan’s legal lifeline
Pakistan, like many nations, finds itself caught in the relentless grip of climate change. Despite contributing less than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the country is experiencing some of the worst climate disasters in recent memory— from...

PTI AJK president Qayyum Niazi arrested under Section 16 of MPO
BAGH: Police on Sunday arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) chapter President and former AJK prime minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi. The former AJP premier was taken into custody upon his arrival in Samahni to...

Pakistan govt issues tender for 100,000 metric tons sugar import
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued a new tender for the import of 100,000 metric tons of sugar, officials confirmed. According to TCP, the new tender is scheduled to be opened on August 11. Sources revealed that a previous tender...
Red carpet welcome for Iran’s president in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for a two-day state visit to engage in bilateral talks with the country’s leadership. He was warmly received at the Nur Khan airbase by Prime Minister Shehbaz...
Pakistan Cricket Board issues ‘blanket ban’ on future participation in WCL
Logo of Pakistan Cricket Board. The board announced a blanket ban on its players’ participation in future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), accusing the tournament organisers of being “biased” and lacking sporting integrity....

Pakistan, Iran decide to increase bilateral trade to USD 8 billion annually, vow deeper regional cooperation
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to raise their annual trade to USD 8 billion by using their geographical advantage and improving border trade. The two nations aim to boost economic ties through sector-specific cooperation, mutual trust, and regional...

Pakistan to dispatch17th consignment of relief goods for Gaza, Palestine today
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is set to dispatch Pakistan’s 17th consignment of relief goods for Gaza and other parts of Palestine on Sunday (today). On the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the NDMA has completed...
Iranian President comes calling
The topics to be covered by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during his maiden visit to Pakistan, can be gauged from the ministers accompanying him, Apart from the Foreign Minister and Defence Ministers, there is also the minister for industry...
Ex-AJK PM Abdul Qayyum Niazi taken into custody in Bhimber under MPO
He is being held at Mirpur industrial area guest house after declaring it as a sub-jail: DIG Mirpur MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi, was...