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PTA clears confusion over cybercrime responsibility in Pakistan

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified that cybercrime and online fraud do not fall directly under its responsibility. The authority stated it is not in charg... Read More


SBP-held reserves drop to $14.3bn

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at $ 19,607 million as of July 25, 2025 while the reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan were recorded as $ 14,303.9 millio... Read More


Nawaz, Maryam discuss defense, economic ties with Saudi envoy

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- The president of Pakistan's ruling Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party Nawaz Sharif and his daughter, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, met Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki... Read More


138 children among 291 killed in flash floods

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Torrential rains and flash floods have claimed the lives of 291 people - including 138 children - across Pakistan's vulnerable regions, while 698 individuals have been reported inj... Read More


BLA-TTP nexus posing threat to Pakistan's security, says UNSC report

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Outlawed terrorist groups - Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), including its Majeed Brigade, and Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP} - have "close coordination", according to a United ... Read More


India seeks Pakistan's return to FATF 'grey list' citing Gandapur's remarks

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- The Indian government has submitted the recent remarks of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as evidence against Pak... Read More


Tauseeq Haider praises gen Z, redefines masculinity

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Veteran actor and broadcaster Tauseeq Haider recently appeared on the Ahmed Fozan Podcast, where he openly shared his thoughts on Gen Z, masculinity, and changing ideas around marr... Read More


Iran's president Pezeshkian begins key visit to Pakistan tomorrow

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Islamabad on Saturday for his first official visit to Pakistan, the Foreign Office confirmed on Friday. He is visiting the countr... Read More


Grand jirga held to boost coordination against anti-state elements

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- A grand joint jirga was held at the District Secretariat in Balambat, here on Thursday in accordance with directives from the provincial government. The gathering brought together... Read More


M-6 Sukkur-Hyderabad project set to begin in April 2026, NA body told

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- The Standing Committee on Communications, in its 12th meeting held on Thursday, reviewed a range of crucial infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing national connectivity and roa... Read More