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Pakistan, Russia to enhance road and rail links for regional trade

Pakistan, Russia to enhance road and rail links for regional trade

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have agreed to strengthen road and rail connectivity between their countries via Central Asia to promote regional trade and economic cooperation. This agreement was made during a bilateral meeting between Federal...

Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss current developments in region at ECO Summit

Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss current developments in region at ECO Summit

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, where they discussed the current status and developments in the region. The meeting took place on the sidelines of...

Pakistan reiterates its unwavering support for Iran

Pakistan reiterates its unwavering support for Iran

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for Iran's sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Sharif made the pledge while meeting with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the...

Qatari Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 4, 2025

Qatari Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 4, 2025

Doha, July 4, 2025 — The Qatari Riyal (QAR) is trading at 77.90 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, a slight increase from 77.94 PKR on July 2, continuing its steady performance in calm market conditions. This marginal appreciation underscores Qatar’s...

Gold prices register decline in Pakistan

Gold prices register decline in Pakistan

Karachi- July 4, 2025: The price of 24-karat gold per tola in Pakistan decreased by Rs 1500, reaching Rs.355, 500 on Friday, compared to Rs.357,000 on the previous trading day. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association,...

China helped Pakistan with 'live inputs' in conflict with India, claims Indian army official

China helped Pakistan with 'live inputs' in conflict with India, claims Indian army official

Indian army official calls for urgent air defence upgrades. Singh didn’t reveal how India got intel from China. Pakistan said they knew our key vector’s location: official. NEW DELHI: China gave Islamabad "live inputs" on key Indian positions...

Pakistan reaffirms unwavering solidarity with Iran

Pakistan reaffirms unwavering solidarity with Iran

During a meeting in the Azerbaijani city of Khankendi on the occasion of his participation in the Economic Cooperation Organization Summit, the prime minister reiterated Pakistan’s firm commitment to continue working closely with Iran for peace in...

Shavkat Mirziyoyev holds talks with Shehbaz Sharif, discusses strengthening Uzbekistan-Pakistan strategic partnership.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev holds talks with Shehbaz Sharif, discusses strengthening Uzbekistan-Pakistan strategic partnership.

On July 4, during the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in the city of Khankendi, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif. The sides discussed pressing issues related to...

Thailand visit visa fee, minimum bank statement for Pakistanis

Thailand visit visa fee, minimum bank statement for Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: Thailand offers a vibrant mix of cultural richness, with ancient temples to tourists across the world, and is becoming one of the top choices for people who want to explore the world. The warm climate, especially pleasant in northern...

Azerbaijan signs $2 billion investment deal with Pakistan

Azerbaijan signs $2 billion investment deal with Pakistan

Pakistan Pakistan Azerbaijan signs $2 billion investment deal with Pakistan Close Both countries also agree to explore further opportunities for collaboration across various fields Updated On: Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:38:07 PKT KHANKENDI (Dunya News) –...

India must talk to Pakistan for anti-terror action: Bilawal

India must talk to Pakistan for anti-terror action: Bilawal

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that India cannot expect meaningful action against terrorism without engaging in dialogue with Pakistan. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Bilawal — who led Pakistan's diplomatic...

Microsoft Shuts Down Pakistan Operations After 25 Years

Microsoft Shuts Down Pakistan Operations After 25 Years

Microsoft has closed its Pakistan operations, ending a 25-year presence that began in 2000 under the leadership of company co-founder Bill Gates. The move, confirmed by former Microsoft Pakistan Country Manager Jawwad Rehman, reflects growing...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:08 p.m. EDT

What's open and closed on July Fourth Government offices, post offices, courts, and schools are closed for the Fourth of July in the U.S. U.S. stock markets and banks are also closed, with limited FedEx and UPS services. Costco is closed, but most...

Khankendi hosted 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization, President Ilham Aliyev addressed the Summit-

Khankendi hosted 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization, President Ilham Aliyev addressed the Summit-

The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in the city of Khankendi on July 4, APA reports. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed the heads of state and government, as well as the heads of...

Top Pakistani alcohol producer hopes to get high on soft drinks: Find out why

Top Pakistani alcohol producer hopes to get high on soft drinks: Find out why

A pungent fug of malt and yeastiness hangs over Murree Brewery, Pakistan's biggest and oldest producer of alcoholic drinks. The company is an outlier in a country where alcohol is outlawed for everyone except non-Muslims, who make up some 9...

‘It’s Pragmatic, Not Strategic’: US, Pakistan Reset Ties

‘It’s Pragmatic, Not Strategic’: US, Pakistan Reset Ties

Diplomats emphasize a practical realignment focused on trade and diplomacy rather than forming a formal alliance [Islamabad] Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone on June 26,...

Microsoft is closing its local operations in Pakistan

Microsoft is closing its local operations in Pakistan

Microsoft is closing its operations in Pakistan, marking the end of a 25-year presence in the South Asian nation. The Redmond-based company on Friday told TechCrunch that it is changing its operational model in Pakistan and will now serve its...

Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan

Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan

An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them. CCTV footage released by the police showed the lion...

India unveils $234m drone scheme in response to Pakistan conflict

India unveils $234m drone scheme in response to Pakistan conflict

Listen to article India will launch a $234 million incentive programme for civil and military drone makers to reduce their reliance on imported components and counter rival Pakistan's programme built on support from China and Turkey, three sources...

Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan

Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan

An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them. CCTV footage released by the police showed the lion...

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