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Pakistan launches indigenous EO-3 satellite, boosting space capability
April 26, 2026
RAWALPINDI — April 25, 2026: Pakistan has successfully launched its indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-3) from China, in a development officials describe as a key…

Trump rushed from White House dinner after gunman opens fire, suspect in custody
April 26, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night after a gunman opened fire near the…

PIEAS alumnus Sualeh Asif all set for $60bn deal with Musk’s SpaceX
April 26, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani tech entrepreneur Sualeh Asif, a graduate of the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), has come into global focus…

Pahalgam Attack Fallout
April 24, 2026
A year has passed since the tragic terrorist assault in Pahalgam, occupied Kashmir, claimed the lives of at least 26 people. Yet the incident…

Gold extends decline as per tola price falls below Rs491,000
April 24, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their downward trend in Pakistan, with the per tola rate falling below Rs491,000 as global bullion prices weakened. The decline…

Pakistan seeks Interpol action against Norwegian editor Rolf Wideroe in fraud case
April 24, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities have sought international action against Norwegian journalist Rolf J. Wideroe, requesting issuance of a red notice in connection with a fraud…

BISP chairperson Rubina Khalid visits Mohmand, reviews services and outreach programmes
April 24, 2026
MOHMAND, April 24: Rubina Khalid visited the district office of the Benazir Income Support Programme in Mohmand to review operations and assess delivery of…

Punjab launches ‘Apna Khet Apna Rozgar’ scheme to support landless rural households
April 24, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched the “Apna Khet Apna Rozgar” scheme to provide agricultural land and financial assistance to landless rural residents, as…

Pakistan meets most IMF targets, $1.2bn tranche approval likely in May
April 24, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has met the majority of its performance benchmarks under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, raising expectations for approval of a $1.2…