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Taliban bans smartphones in Kandahar schools to 'protect focus and morals'

Pakistan, June 18 -- KANDAHAR - The Taliban has enforced a strict ban on smartphones in all schools and religious institutions across Kandahar, affecting students, teachers, and administrative staff. ... Read More


Federal cabinet approves Rs 1.275 trillion bank loan to tackle power sector debt

Pakistan, June 18 -- The federal cabinet has approved a major plan to control the growing circular debt in Pakistan's power sector. According to official sources, the government will borrow Rs 1,275 b... Read More


Putin offers to mediate Israel-Iran conflict, sparking global debate

Pakistan, June 18 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped into the spotlight, offering to mediate in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. This move comes as Moscow tries to regain ... Read More


Pakistan reaches nations hockey cup semifinal despite loss to New Zealand

Pakistan, June 18 -- KUALA LUMPUR - Pakistan has qualified for the semifinals of the Nations Hockey Cup in Malaysia, thanks to a better goal average - even after losing to New Zealand. Earlier today, ... Read More


Survey: 60% of Americans reject military action against Iran

Pakistan, June 18 -- A new YouGov/The Economist poll, conducted between June 13 and 16, 2025, reveals that 60% of Americans oppose military involvement in Iran. Only 16% believe the U.S. should take m... Read More


Bilawal Bhutto: Asim-Trump meeting a positive step for Pak-US relations

Pakistan, June 18 -- Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called the meeting between Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and US President Donald Trump a "positive step" towards improvi... Read More


Govt reduces solar GST to 10%, keeps digital tax with provinces: Dar

Pakistan, June 18 -- In a major budget announcement, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the government has revised key tax decisions after consulting coalition partners. Speakin... Read More


Tom Cruise to receive first-ever Oscar for lifetime contributions

Pakistan, June 18 -- Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise will finally receive an Oscar - but not for a single role. The Academy announced on Tuesday that Cruise will be honored with an honorary Oscar at th... Read More


Cash in hand surges: Pakistan's broad money supply hits Rs38.09 trillion

Pakistan, June 18 -- KARACHI - Pakistan's broad money supply, known as M2, rose to Rs38.09 trillion by June 6, 2025, showing a weekly increase of Rs4.32 billion, according to the State Bank of Pakista... Read More


Hamza Ali Abbasi clarifies: "I did not give any interview against Imran Khan"

Pakistan, June 18 -- Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has clarified that he did not give any recent interview against Imran Khan, stating that some social media pages have misrepresented his statements. Hamza ... Read More