Pakistan remains largest beneficiary of GSP+, says European Commission
▪️ The report presents primarily as a strong endorsement of Pakistan’s economic relevance, institutional engagement and continued progress under the EU’s GSP+ framework. ▪️ Pakistan remains the largest beneficiary of GSP+, with the arrangement delivering measurable gains for exports, employment and industrial production. ▪️ In 2024, EUR 7.482 billion of Pakistani exports were eligible for […]
“PML-N to Dedicate All Three Migrant Seats from Rawalpindi to Muhammad Nawaz Sharif” Barrister Danyal Chaudhry
RAWALPINDI – Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry said that Pakistan Muslim League (N) is confident to win all three migrant seats from Rawalpindi in the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections and dedicate the victory to Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the […]
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza, including mourners at funeral
At least 14 Palestinians were killed in multiple Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Friday, including eight mourners who died in a drone strike on a funeral procession in central Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials. The deadliest attack took place in the Al-Balata market area of the Nuseirat refugee camp, where an Israeli […]
Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens higher tariffs
Wildfire smoke from hundreds of blazes in Canada has spread across large parts of the United States, triggering health alerts and sparking a new political dispute between Washington and Ottawa. US President Donald Trump has blamed Canada for the pollution, threatening to add the economic cost of the smoke to existing tariffs on Canadian imports. […]
Powerful 7.3 earthquake jolts Mexico-Guatemala border region
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast near the Mexico-Guatemala border on Friday, shaking southern Mexico and parts of Central America, but authorities reported no major damage or fatalities. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck 48 kilometres (30 miles) southwest of Aquiles Serdán in Mexico’s Chiapas state at a […]
Iran warns of full-scale offensive if US strikes continue
Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings since the latest phase of the conflict began, saying it will launch a full-scale offensive if the United States continues its military campaign for another two to three days. The warning comes as fighting intensifies across the Middle East and Iranian forces continue targeting US military assets […]
US-Iran war intensifies as Tehran strikes Gulf nations
The United States and Iran have sharply escalated their military confrontation, exchanging fresh attacks for a seventh consecutive night after a fragile ceasefire collapsed. The latest strikes have expanded the conflict across the Gulf, threatened critical infrastructure, and intensified concerns over global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said it completed […]
IHC to hear Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha sentence suspension pleas on July 24
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has scheduled the sentence suspension pleas of lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in the controversial tweets case for hearing on July 24. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan will hear the applications, according to the cause list issued by the IHC Registrar’s Office. The Supreme Court, in its […]
PM Shehbaz seeks deeper China partnership in pharmaceutical sector
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called for greater cooperation between Pakistan and China in the pharmaceutical sector, saying Chinese investment and expertise could help boost local medicine production, expand exports and improve access to affordable drugs. Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Conference, the prime minister described China as Pakistan’s “most sincere and trusted friend”, […]
Former AJK PM Tanveer Ilyas says convoy attacked en route to Rawalakot; guard killed
Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir prime minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas said armed men opened fire on his convoy near Tain Dhal Kot while he was travelling to Rawalakot, killing his security guard and injuring several others. A statement posted on Ilyas’s official Facebook page described the incident as an assassination attempt and alleged that the […]