Azma Bokhari dismisses viral makeup fund notification as fake

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Zahid Bokhari has rejected a viral notification circulating on social media that claimed Rs. 4 crore had been sanctioned for the personal makeup expenses of…

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U.S. Chargé d’Affaires highlights strength of U.S. Pakistan economic partnership during Sialkot visit

SIALKOT: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie A. Baker highlighted the strength of the U.S.-Pakistan economic partnership during a visit to Sialkot, praising the city’s business community and underscoring opportunities…

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NUST hosts executive course for 53rd Common Training Programme officers

ISLAMABAD: The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has launched a two-day executive training programme for probationary officers of the 53rd Common Training Programme (CTP) of the Civil Services…

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Pakistan ambassador to UAE meets Pakistan Business Council Dubai delegation

DUBAI, Jan 20, 2026: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Shafqat Ali Khan, met a delegation of the Pakistan Business Council Dubai (PBC) at the Consulate General of Pakistan…

Adnan Arif

Trump’s altered map posts trigger backlash from Canada, Denmark, and Venezuela

WASHINGTON: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked international criticism after sharing digitally altered maps portraying Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as part of U.S. territory, prompting swift reactions from foreign…

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Maryam Nawaz’s Luxury Bag Sparks Debate at Son’s Wedding

 Social media and several online posts have circulated reports that Maryam Nawaz was seen carrying a luxury handbag at her son **Junaid Safdar’s wedding that was widely described by users…

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Cheaper imported phones ahead as Pakistan revises ‘PTA tax’ values

Pakistan’s decision to revise customs values for used imported mobile phones could soon make popular smartphones more affordable for buyers, while also tightening checks on under-invoicing and tax evasion. The…

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Pakistan launches digital fuel tracking system to curb smuggling, boost transparency

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rolled out a nationwide digital track-and-trace system for fuel distribution, aiming to curb smuggling, improve transparency, and strengthen oversight across the petroleum supply chain, officials from the…

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Haris Rauf likely to be left out of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad

Jan 20, 2026: Fast bowler Haris Rauf is likely to be excluded from Pakistan’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, sources close to the team’s selection committee and coaching…

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UK considers under-16 social media ban as ministers launch formal consultation

LONDON: The United Kingdom has launched a formal consultation on restricting access to social media platforms for children under the age of 16, signalling a potential shift in digital policy…

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