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India denies cutting Russian oil imports despite U.S. claimPublished on: October 17, 2025 5:44 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The United States said India has cut its Russian oil imports by half, boosting trade discussions between the two countries. A White House official stated that Indian refiners redu... Read More


Weekly inflation rises by 0.49%, annual rate hits 4.57%Published on: October 17, 2025 5:29 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Pakistan recorded a 0.49 percent increase in weekly inflation, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics announced. This rise pushed the annual inflation rate to 4.57 percent. During the ... Read More


Private hajj registration deadline extended to october 22Published on: October 17, 2025 4:47 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- ISLAMABAD - The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced an extension in the registration deadline for the private Hajj scheme until October 22, allowing more applicants to sec... Read More


SHC slams Karachi zoo neglect, orders animal welfare overhaulPublished on: October 17, 2025 4:43 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered a detailed report on the health and living conditions of all animals at Karachi Zoo. This comes after the court approved the relocation of R... Read More


India begins major cut in Russian oil imports after US talksPublished on: October 17, 2025 4:10 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI - India has started reducing its Russian oil imports by nearly 50% following high-level trade discussions with the United States, a senior White House officia... Read More


IMF pushes Pakistan to raise taxes on solar and internet servicesPublished on: October 17, 2025 4:09 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are discussing possible tax increases on solar panels and internet services. These proposed hikes are part of ... Read More


Saudi Arabia, US discuss landmark defence partnership dealPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:56 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Saudi Arabia is in advanced talks with the United States to finalize a defence agreement expected to strengthen military and strategic ties between the two longtime allies. The de... Read More


Naval Chief strengthens US ties with focus on maritime securityPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:54 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited the United States to strengthen defence ties and maritime cooperation. The visit focused on deepening bilateral engagement b... Read More


Smog crisis deepens as Lahore tops global pollution indexPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:39 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- LAHORE - The city of Lahore once again topped the list of the world's most polluted cities on Friday, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to an alarming 304. The reading plac... Read More


Ball is in your court for lasting truce, PM tells Afghan TalibanPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:35 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said Pakistan wanted a permanent resolution of the issue of terrorism originating from Afghanistan to maintain peace between the co... Read More