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BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was in Pakistan Rangers custody since April 23, was handed over to India today, the BSF said. BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was in Pakistan Rangers custody since April 23, was handed over to India today, the BSF said. India-Pakistan tensions: BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had

India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early on Wednesday, killing at least 26 people including a child, in what Pakistan’s leader called an act of war. India said it struck infrastructure used by militants linked to last month’s massacre of tourists in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. Pakistan said it had shot

The Pakistani military reported that it had test fired a ballistic missile on May 3, as the country squares off with India following a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Video released by the army showed the missile streaking into the sky as soldiers looked on, before shouting joyful slogans. The military said they had

Karachi: Despite three Champions Trophy matches in the country getting abandoned due to rain, fans losing interest after the national team's premature exit, excessive spending on revamping stadiums, a hybrid model and suffocating security measures, experts in Pakistan still believe the marquee event was a success and could open the doors for more international events.

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday cautioned the business community that the country cannot afford another boom-and-bust cycle, stressing the need for continued structural reforms to ensure sustainable and equitable prosperity. Speaking at a conference on ‘Retail Reimagined: Innovate, Collaborate & Thrive’, organised by the Pakistan Retail Business Council (PRBC) in Islamabad, the minister

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that Pakistan cannot afford another martial law. He emphasized that his mother, Benazir Bhutto, taught him the values of democracy rather than revenge, which is why he firmly believes that “Democracy is the best revenge.” Speaking at the Benazir Bhutto Memorial Lecture organized by

Synopsis Multiple cities in Pakistan, including Karachi and Rawalpindi, experienced significant gas shortages during the first sehri of Ramzan, causing disruptions in pre-dawn meal preparations. Despite promises of uninterrupted supply from gas companies, many households struggled, with some resorting to hotels for food. The shortages have raised concerns about the reliability of gas supply throughout

The ban on lab testing for exporting oranges to Malaysia has been lifted, giving a significant boost to trade. This announcement was made by Khawaja Yasir Qayyum, President of the Sargodha Chamber of Commerce. The issue arose after Malaysia’s Ministry of Health implemented an advisory in November 2024, requiring orange shipments to undergo inspections at