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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir meet President Donald Trump in Washington for high-level talks on Pakistan–US relations, security, Middle East peace and investment opportunities as Trump praises Pakistan’s leadership and receives an invitation to visit Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir meet President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues as the US praises Pakistan’s leadership.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds key White House talks with President Trump on trade, defence and regional security with Asim Munir’s possible attendance.
Britain under Keir Starmer has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign state to revive peace hopes in Gaza and Kashmir and push for a viable two-state solution while signalling a departure from longstanding UK policy.
Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet Donald Trump with Muslim leaders at the UNGA to push for action on Gaza and Kashmir and to project Pakistan as a key regional voice in global diplomacy.
President Trump signs a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, aiming to protect American jobs, tighten U.S. immigration policy, and curb abuses in the high-skilled worker program.
Pakistan recasts militancy as cross-border terrorism, divorces it from faith, and ties refugee returns to a tougher regional security line.
Anchored by the Hafiz effect, Pakistan has shown that deterrence with restraint, tighter borders, cleaner markets, and a geo-economic push via the SIFC have recast the state as reliable, ensuring that routines, not miracles, move the country forward.
Israel's attack tried to shrink Qatar, and Pakistan answered with presence, not bluster, drawing a hard line for sovereignty. In Doha, mediation became infrastructure: solidarity turned from pose to policy.
Charlie Kirk built his career defending guns at home and Israel abroad; yet he died by the very force he glorified. His death reveals the brittleness of ideologies that mistake force for security.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro, featuring a new thermal cooling system, a triple 48MP camera array and the longest battery life ever on an iPhone, while promising professional-grade video tools and performance unmatched in a smartphone.
Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office announced that today’s strike targeting Hamas leadership was an entirely independent Israeli operation as officials stressed that Israel initiated, carried out and takes full responsibility for the action.
Pakistan Stock Exchange surges past 156,000 as KSE-100 hits record high with strong trading volumes and investor confidence driving momentum.
President Donald Trump will address the nation from the Oval Office at 2 p.m. Eastern Time with the White House insisting it concerns defence despite rumours over his health and resignation. He is expected to announce the relocation of US Space Command from Colorado to Alabama.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, both sides vowed to strengthen bilateral relations as Putin expressed sympathy over Pakistan’s flood losses. The Russian leader invited Sharif to attend the Moscow SCO summit in November, signalling a renewed push for closer cooperation.
Dubai Princess Mahra has become engaged to rapper French Montana after a Paris Fashion Week proposal just one year after divorcing her first husband in a viral Instagram post and the couple have since been seen together in Dubai and abroad as they prepare for their second marriages.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz has led the province’s largest-ever flood relief operation, deploying the army, activating the administration, and personally inspecting rescue efforts across affected districts.
The Trump administration is reforming H1B visas and green cards, introducing a wage-based allocation system and a new “gold card.” Indian workers and students are expected to see the greatest impact.
Pakistan’s credit rating upgrade to Caa1 reflects IMF-backed fiscal reforms, SOE restructuring, and exchange rate flexibility, boosting global investor confidence.
Moody’s Ratings upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to Caa1 from Caa2 with a stable outlook, citing IMF loan support, fiscal consolidation, and reform compliance.
The Trump administration has designated the BLA and its alias, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organisations, citing their role in deadly attacks in Pakistan since 2019 including a 2025 train hijacking which killed 31 people.
India’s state-led release on Air Chief Marshal AP Singh’s official Op Sindoor statement omits all mention of Pakistani aircraft, drops any S-400 references, and swaps battle claims for a sanitised air power account—leaving Pakistan’s denials unchallenged.
एपी सिंह की प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस की भारत की आधिकारिक प्रेस विज्ञप्ति में नष्ट किए गए विमानों, उनके प्रकार या स्रोत का कोई उल्लेख नहीं है, S-400 की भूमिका और रिकॉर्ड तोड़ हमले के सभी संदर्भ हटा दिए गए हैं, और युद्धक्षेत्र के दावों को वायु शक्ति पर एक शुद्ध किए गए विवरण से बदल दिया गया है — ऐसी चुप्पी जो पाकिस्तान के खंडन को बिना चुनौती दिए छोड़ देती है।
A Turkish Air Force A400M Atlas landed at Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase from Ankara in a sign of strengthening defence cooperation as both nations expand military ties, joint training, and strategic coordination amid shifting regional security dynamics.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attends Centcom command change ceremony in the US, honours outgoing General Michael Kurilla and meets new commander Admiral Brad Cooper. Holds talks with US military leadership and allied defence chiefs, stressing enhanced bilateral cooperation.
Armenia and Azerbaijan end decades of war with a US-brokered deal. Both nations jointly nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Pakistan has also endorsed Trump for his role in defusing tensions with India.
OpenAI has launched GPT-5 for all 800 million ChatGPT users claiming major improvements in coding, creativity and reduced sycophancy yet CEO Sam Altman says true AGI is still missing critical capabilities like continuous learning.
Qatar is moving to become a global leader in tokenising real-world assets with a new policy report focused on regulation, infrastructure, and inclusion as the Gulf accelerates towards digital asset dominance and trillion-dollar markets.
The Dubai Future Foundation’s sweeping Megatrends 2025 report unveils a provocative map of near-future disruptions from quantum materials to AI personhood and planetary regeneration all converging into a decade poised to redefine everything.
Pakistan’s first-ever range-extended EV, the Forthing Friday REEV, has officially launched with an impressive 1,150km range as Capital Smart Motors marks a turning point in the country’s push for cleaner long-distance transport.
Atlas Honda has launched the CG150 motorcycle and its first electric scooter, the Icon e, in a bid to capture both budget-conscious and eco-conscious riders in Pakistan as it expands into the electric mobility segment while reinforcing its grip on the traditional two-wheeler market.
Punjab launches an ambitious electric taxi programme offering 1,100 interest-free vehicles to unemployed youth and women across the province in a push to reduce pollution while accelerating job creation and EV infrastructure.
Pakistan's government launches a crackdown on sugar hoarders by placing their names on the Exit Control List and pledges strict market controls as prices climb past Rs. 170 per kg while importing 500,000 tons to stabilise supply and blame shifts to climate and commercial demand.
Chinese automaker BYD has launched the Shark, Pakistan’s first hybrid pickup truck, in partnership with Mega Motor Company as part of a broader plan to begin local EV assembly near Karachi by mid-2026, cementing its entry into South Asia’s green mobility market.
ASU will establish the National Institute of Technology in Lahore by Fall 2025 with dual degrees, global study options and a curriculum tailored to Pakistan’s needs, signalling a major leap for higher education in the country.
Romania has offered Pakistan access to the Port of Constanța for direct trade routes into Europe as both countries deepen cooperation in trade, energy and technology while pushing for joint ventures and cultural exchange.
Pakistan’s exports reached $31.75 billion in FY2024–25 driven by strong textile and non-traditional sector growth while the government introduces AI-driven export strategies and new global market plans to sustain momentum amid global trade instability.
PIA is restoring two additional weekly flights between Karachi and Gwadar to boost connectivity and support economic growth linked to the CPEC project and Gwadar Free Zones as part of the government’s trade-driven development strategy.
Lahore becomes the first city globally to deploy AI-powered anti-smog guns that autonomously spray water mist to clear toxic particles based on satellite and drone-fed air quality data as part of Punjab’s real-time pollution response system.
Pakistan launches PRSS-II, a remote sensing satellite designed to boost disaster response, water and crop monitoring, and environmental observation while advancing the country’s self-reliance in space-based technology and climate governance.
