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Published on 16:16 GMT

China's Quiet Role in Pakistan's Air War With India

French intelligence has determined Chinese diplomats sought to undermine French-made Rafale fighter jets and promote Chinese-built Chengdu J-10C jets during Pakistan's conflict with India in May. These findings, reported by The Associated Press, come …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on 16:59 GMT

Pakistan: Authorities seize 18 lions kept as pets

Pakistani authorities confiscated eighteen lions kept illegally as pets in the densely populated Punjab region during a targeted operation, provincial officials said Monday. Authorities launched a crackdown after a lion escaped from a house in Lahore, the …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on 14:22 GMT

Pakistan confiscates 18 illegal lions after one escapes, attacks woman and children

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 21:20 GMT

PM Shehbaz invites UAE telecom giant to expand investment in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation from a leading UAE-based telecom company on Monday in Islamabad. He welcomed the delegation and invited them to explore further investment opportunities in Pakistan’s key economic sectors. The prime …

Source: Daily Times - Center-left
Published on 21:29 GMT

White House welcomes Pakistan's Peace Prize recommendation for Trump

The White House has responded to Pakistan's decision to nominate former US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, calling it a recognition of his diplomatic efforts during a tense chapter in South Asia’s history. In a press briefing, …

Source: GEO TV - Pro-Government
Published on 21:20 GMT

Crypto revolution: Pakistan to launch digital asset regulatory authority

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) — a major step toward regulating the country’s fast-growing digital assets sector. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s …

Source: Daily Times - Center-left
Published on 21:26 GMT

Pakistan uncovers fake visa network in Islamabad involving Afghan nationals

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has dismantled a sophisticated visa fraud operation based in Islamabad, uncovering a network that enabled hundreds of Afghan nationals to secure forged Pakistani documents and foreign work permits. According to …

Source: Ariana News - Neutral
Published on 20:57 GMT

Northern Pakistan glaciers melt, wreaking havoc

The mountains that once crowned Pakistan with serene white now glimmer like a fuse, burning from within. Flash floods are tearing through Swat and Malakand, unleashed by climate-charged pre-monsoon rains. Bridges are vanishing, homes are being swept away, …

Source: DevX - Neutral
Published on 19:20 GMT

Operation Sindoor: Is Asim Munir's denial enough to mask Pakistan's deep ties with China and Turkey?

Pakistan denies receiving Chinese support during Operation Sindoor as India exposes Beijing’s covert role, escalating tensions in South Asia’s shifting power game.In a now-familiar script of denial and deflection, Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Center-right
Published on 15:43 GMT

ADB finances $500mn for women’s financial inclusion, economic empowerment in Pakistan

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) officially joined the global initiative of Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code) in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and under the leadership of the World Bank on Monday. The ADB has …

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral