News Archives for Pakistan - 2025-08-21

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Pakistan

PM Shehbaz meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, vows to deepen strategic ties

Praises China’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, development; reaffirms backing for China on core issues

Published 21 Aug, 2025 10:20pm

Pakistan

Sindh signs €100m investment deals for Karachi Education City’s special tech zone

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday welcomed the signing of two investment agreements and a...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 08:19pm

Pakistan

ADB to provide $410 million package for Barrick-run Pakistan mine, sources say

Islamabad hopes project to serve as springboard to draw more foreign interest to its mineral sector

Published 21 Aug, 2025 08:01pm

Pakistan

China eyes agricultural, mining cooperation with Pakistan, foreign minister says

BEIJING: China is willing to cooperate with Pakistan in industry, agriculture and mining, Foreign Minister Wang Yi...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:31pm

Pakistan

Pakistan has a mounting garbage problem

Pakistan’s waste crisis reflects weak institutions, poor coordination between federal and provincial governments, inadequate financing, and a lack of long-term planning

Published 21 Aug, 2025 04:44pm

Pakistan

At least 2 killed, 32 injured in Karachi firecracker warehouse blaze

At least two people were killed, and 32 others injured after a fire broke out in a warehouse of firecrackers near...

Updated 21 Aug, 2025 11:04pm

Pakistan

PTI or its apology not discussed in Brussels, DG ISPR rebuts journalist’s claim

Military's spox terms Suhail Warraich’s action inappropriate, effort of self-promotion

Published 21 Aug, 2025 04:06pm

Commodities

Pakistan gets offers in 200,000 tons sugar tender, traders say

HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in an international tender from Pakistan to buy 200,000 metric tons of sugar on...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 03:44pm

Pakistan

More monsoon rains deluge various parts of Karachi

Rain is likely to lash several other districts in Sindh, says Met Office

Updated 21 Aug, 2025 05:11pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, China pledge to uphold friendship for regional peace, stability

Hold 6th round of Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad

Published 21 Aug, 2025 02:01pm

Pakistan

Pakistan calls for fighting terrorism ‘without double standards’

Asim calls for distinguishing between peoples' struggle against foreign occupation, terrorism

Published 21 Aug, 2025 01:35pm

Pakistan

May 9 riots: SC approves bail for Imran Khan in eight cases

Three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi hears the case

Updated 21 Aug, 2025 06:31pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz reaches out to political leaders; assures support to handle flood situation

Premier grieves over deaths due to rains in southern Sindh, particularly Karachi

Published 21 Aug, 2025 11:51am

Pakistan

CM seeks Japanese tech to improve traffic, urban systems

LAHORE: “Japanese experiences and technology will be used to improve traffic and urban systems in Punjab,” said...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:53am

Pakistan

Punjab CM wants AI-based ‘smart’ services in Punjab

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Seishiro Eto Chairman Japan’s Parliamentarians’ Friendship...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:52am

Pakistan

Monsoon floods: King Charles III grieved over losses

ISLAMABAD: Britain’s King Charles III on Wednesday extended a message of condolence to Prime Minister Shehbaz...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:50am

Pakistan

Health sector: Punjab govt undertaking various projects

LAHORE: As per vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the government has launched revolutionary and...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:46am

Pakistan

JI chief terms ATA another attack on democracy

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has categorically rejected the newly passed Anti-Terrorism...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:44am

Pakistan

PFA signs MoU with Food Asia International Expo

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 18th Food Asia...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:43am

Pakistan

DC, Mayor review drainage system of Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad, Fayaz Hussain Abbasi, along with Mayor Kashif Ali Shoro and other...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:42am

Pakistan

Devastation caused by rainfall: Govt urged to take action to protect citizens’ lives, property

KARACHI: Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Muhammad Aman...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:39am

Pakistan

Promotion of education: Private institutions play vital role: minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Federal Education, Wajiha Qamar, stated that private educational institutions play ...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:36am

Pakistan

Rain-related devastation: Punjab stands with people of KP, Sindh: Azma

LAHORE: Expressing deep sorrow over the recent flood and rain-related devastation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh,...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:35am

Pakistan

Punjab to build Rs50.2b Babu Sabu Wastewater Plant

LAHORE: The Punjab government is installing the Babu Sabu wastewater treatment plant in the provincial capital at a...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:33am

Pakistan

Senate chief inaugurates Murree water filling plant

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday inaugurated the Murree Sparkletts Water Filling Plant at...

Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:31am

Pakistan

Dr Sohail made PDA chairperson

ISLAMABAD: The government has appointed Dr Sohail Munir as chairperson, Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), under the...