Zardari calls for deeper Pakistan-China ties, highlights cooperation in energy, education, and connectivity

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the importance of broadening Pakistan-China cooperation in education, agriculture, renewable energy, and connectivity, describing the bilateral relationship as an “all-weather strategic cooperative...

Pakistani short film 'The Curfew' to premiere at Venice Film Festival

The Curfew, a Pakistani short film, will make its world premiere at the Venice Biennale tomorrow (September 4), serving as the festival's only Pakistani selection this year. The Venice Biennale, also known as the Venice Film Festival, runs from...

Pakistan's religious persecution rooted in societal issue, not solely leadership: Report

Islamabad: Pakistan's systematic and severe human rights abuses against religious minorities are not merely a matter of leadership issue but a broader societal issue rooted in Islamic traditions and a process of full Islamisation, a report...

Pakistan's three musical maestros nominated for AKMA

KARACHI: The finalists for the Aga Khan Music Awards (AKMA) 2025 have been announced, bringing global attention to a diverse line-up of artists whose work reflects both tradition and innovation. Among the 22 nominees from around the world, three...

Pakistan slams Israeli attack on Gaza flotilla, demands release of aid workers

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Gaza Flotilla, which was carrying more than 450 humanitarian workers from 44 countries to deliver aid to Palestinians under siege. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the act...

Karachi Protest Demands Release of Pakistanis Detained on Gaza Flotilla

Published on: October 3, 2025 6:47 AM Civil society staged a Karachi protest Gaza flotilla on Thursday outside the Press Club, demanding the release of detained Pakistani activists. The five-member delegation, led by former senator Mushtaq Ahmad...

Pakistan, China, Afghanistan vow joint anti-terror efforts, stronger trade ties

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar paid a one-day visit to Kabul on Wednesday to attend the sixth trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan, where political, economic, and security...

Pakistani MMA fighter, boxer bring pride to country at global events

Two young Pakistani athletes have brought immense pride to the nation by excelling on international platforms in mixed martial arts and boxing. Mahmoodul Hasan, a young man from a small village in Fort Abbas, raised the Pakistani flag high by...

Pakistan Deploys Digital Technology To Spy On Citizens

New Delhi: Pakistani authorities are monitoring more than 4 million citizens using advanced digital tools purchased from foreign private companies, such as China’s Geedge Network, according to a recent report by Amnesty International, titled...

Pakistan, China to sign multiple MoUs to fast-track CPEC Phase II

Pakistan and China are set to sign multiple MoUs to fast-track the second phase of the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, with Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal in China to attend the 14th...

Pastor Survives Assassination Attempt in Islamabad 

Pakistan (International Christian Concern) — A Presbyterian pastor narrowly survived an assassination attempt on Sunday morning after being shot in Islamabad’s Iqbal Town. Pastor Kamran Naz, head of the Presbyterian Christian Church in Pakistan,...

Karachi civil society protests detention of Pakistani activists onboard Gaza flotilla, demands release

Civil society and advocacy groups gathered on Thursday outside the Karachi Press Club to protest against the detention of activists aboard the Gaza Sumud Flotilla (GSF), calling on the government to demand the release of the Pakistani delegation,...

Legendary Pakistani comedian Lucky Dear passes away

Renowned comedian Lucky Dear, a household name in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, passed away in Lahore on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was 60. According to family sources, the veteran entertainer had been under treatment at Mayo...

Online gambling investigation: YouTuber detained at Lahore airport

Social media influencer Asad Nadeem Mughal was detained at Lahore airport for promoting an online gambling application through a social media platform. Sources said Asad Nadeem Mughal arrived in Lahore from Sharjah on a private airline. The...

Asia Cup final: TikToker Kashaf Ali asks Saim Ayub to deliver for Pakistan

Renowned TikToker Kashaf Ali has asked opener Saim Ayub to deliver for the Green Shirts against arch-rivals India in the final of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Expressing her thoughts, Kashaf said, "I extend my...

Harvard hires drag queen professor of ‘gender and sexuality’

News The drag queen’s professorship, named after a deceased homosexual Harvard professor, is funded by Harvard’s LGBTQ+ alumni group and the university’s gay and lesbian caucus. (LifeSiteNews) — Harvard University, one of the nation’s top...

Floods in Pakistan: US commits USD1m for children, families

ISLAMABAD: The United States, through the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), has committed USD1 million to support UNICEF’s emergency response for children and families affected by the recent devastating floods in Pakistan....

Higher education antinomies

Pakistan’s higher education sector reflects a story of remarkable growth in access, yet one that still grapples with deeper structural change. The numbers are impressive: from just 67 higher education institutions (HEIs) in 2001 to 269 by 2024,...

UK Chevening scholarship 2025 open for Pakistanis: Apply now!

Pakistani professionals can now apply for the UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships 2025, with applications officially open from August 5 to October 7. The scholarship offers a fully funded one-year master’s degree at a top UK...

Calls for accountability over enforced disappearances in Pakistan grow at UN

The Centre for Human Rights and Peace Advocacy organised a side event during the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, titled “Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan: Amplifying Voices, Demanding Justice, Calling for Global Action.” Political...