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Three Pakistani schools shortlisted for 'world's best school prizes' 2025

Pakistan, June 18 -- Three schools from Pakistan have been shortlisted for the prestigious "World's Best School Prizes" 2025. Two of the schools are from Lahore, while one is from Quetta. The global a... Read More


Pakistan signs $1 billion deal with ADB to boost financial reforms

Pakistan, June 18 -- Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $1 billion financing agreement. The deal includes both Islamic and traditional financing methods. It will support Pakis... Read More


Govt vows to keep sugar prices stable, meets dealers for market transparency

Pakistan, June 18 -- Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a high-level meeting today with representatives of the Pakistan Sugar Dealers Association t... Read More


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