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National

Pakistan launches PRSS-II satellite to monitor climate, crops, crises

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.
National

Pakistan rolls out express immigration at all airports for foreign tourists, investors

Pakistan announces separate immigration counters for foreign passengers at all international airports in a bid to boost tourism, streamline entry, and attract global investors as part of a wider soft power strategy.
Economy

Peugeot 2008 facelift debuts in Pakistan with new design and upgraded tech

Kia Lucky Motors has launched the facelifted Peugeot 2008 in Pakistan with bold exterior upgrades, enhanced interior features, and updated pricing, arriving alongside two electric SUVs as part of a busy August for the auto sector.
Economy

Chery’s Omoda E5 joins Pakistani EV market with over 500km range

The Omoda E5 electric SUV has officially launched in Pakistan under the Chery–Nishat partnership, offering a 61 kWh battery, over 500km range, and high-end interior features as the country’s electric vehicle segment continues to grow rapidly.
Explainer

Planning a motorway trip? Here’s how to get your M-Tag

The NHA’s M-Tag system enables cashless toll collection on motorways, and users can register at booths with basic documents or manage their accounts online using the One Network app, in line with a mandatory implementation for the M-2.
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Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.

Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan

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Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.

India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

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A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.

Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

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Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.

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