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A Daughter's Right Beyond Time: Pakistan's Top Court Rules Divorced Daughters Entitled To Father's Pension
(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) In a landmark and human-centered ruling, Pakistan's Supreme Court has declared that divorced daughters are entitled to receive their deceased father's pension, regardless of whether the divorce took place before or...

Balochistan Not For Sale: Activist Warns Trump Against Pakistan's 'False Claim' On Oil Reserves
(MENAFN- IANS) Quetta, July 31 (IANS) Just after US President Donald Trump announced to help Pakistan develop its "massive oil reserve," leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch wrote to the American President, stating that military...

Pakistan exempts foreign tech firms from 5pc digital tax
(Web Desk) - Pakistan has withdrawn the 5 per cent tax on foreign technology companies and digital platforms supplying goods and services into the country, just weeks after the levy took effect. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the...
Who is Rajab Butt, Pakistani TikTok star in trouble?
Rajab Butt’s personal life In December 2024, Rajab married Emaan in a lavish wedding in Lahore that included a traditional Dholki night, music, and vibrant cultural performances. Social media was flooded with pictures and videos of the...

After Tariffs On India, Trump Announces Oil Deal With Pakistan, Says: ‘Maybe They’ll Be Selling To New Delhi Someday!’
Hours after US President Donald Trump slapped a 25% tariff and an additional unspecified penalty on India, he announced that he had just concluded a trade deal with Pakistan. He took to his Truth Social account to share details of the White...

Rahul Gandhi takes responsibility for education & care of 30 kids orphaned in Pakistan shelling: Youth Congress
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Wednesday handed over cheques for education expenses of 30 children, who lost their parents in Pakistani shelling in Poonch district, on behalf of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi, the...

Lahore Qalandars conducts cricket trials at IUB
Under the auspices of the Prime Minister Talent Hunt Programme and the Higher Education Commission, Lahore Qalandars organised incentive cricket trials for male and female players at the cricket ground of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur...

'Terror Has No Religion': Sanjay Raut Counters Amit Shah's 'Hindu Can Never Be Terrorist' Remark
'Terror Has No Religion': Sanjay Raut Counters Amit Shah's 'Hindu Can Never Be Terrorist' Remark | Mumbai: Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday sharply countered Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement in the Rajya Sabha that 'a Hindu can...

Pakistan advances into the era of digital economy
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 30 (APP): Pakistan took a significant step forward in its digital transformation journey on Wednesday, as leaders from government, finance, and technology came together at the National Incubation Center (NIC)...
‘Hindutva’ activists accuse Kargil war veteran’s kin of being Bangladeshi nationals; booked
Family members of a Kargil war veteran have alleged that around 80 individuals affiliated with a Hindutva outfit barged into their house in Pune and demanded proof of Indian citizenship while accusing them of being Bangladeshi nationals. They...

Pakistan scraps 5% digital tax on foreign tech firms to support trade talks
Pakistan has withdrawn the 5% tax on foreign technology companies and digital platforms supplying goods and services into the country, just weeks after the levy took effect. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the exemption on Wednesday,...

PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s strong partnership with World Economic Forum
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong and long-standing partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), commending its ongoing engagement through annual meetings in Davos, Switzerland. During a meeting...

Pakistan approves landmark AI Policy 2025 to drive digital transformation and empower youth
In a major step toward accelerating digital transformation, the federal cabinet on Wednesday approved Pakistan’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2025, designed to build a robust AI ecosystem, foster inclusive technological access, and...

Digital economy & virtual assets: Pakistan takes a giant leap
KARACHI: Pakistan took a significant step forward in its digital transformation journey, as leaders from government, finance, and technology came together at the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi for a high-profile event focused on the...

Pakistan Govt Approves Country’s First-Ever AI Policy
The federal cabinet has approved the country’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, envisaging the embrace of AI by appreciating human intelligence and stimulating a hybrid intelligence ecosystem for equitable, responsible, and...

‘We want to make Pakistan a hub of innovation for EVs’
Huma Yahya Khattak, CEO, EV Technologies, speaks to Mamun M. Adil about the introduction of Elfa e-bikes and the future of the e-bike sector. MAMUN M. ADIL: WHEN DID YOU JOIN EV TECHNOLOGIES? HUMA YAHYA KHATTAK: I joined EV Technologies in...

Donald Trump Unveils ‘Massive’ Oil Reserve Deal With Pakistan, Says ‘Maybe They’ll Be Selling Oil to India Someday’
Washington, July 31: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Indian time) declared that the United States has struck a deal with Pakistan to jointly develop what he described as "massive oil reserves", with a suggestion that this oil could...

‘World Day against Trafficking in Persons’ marked: Pakistan vows to step up efforts to combat TIP as organised crime
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration and accelerating efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as a form of organised crime, with a strong emphasis on justice for victims, inter-agency coordination,...

Romanian ambassador Dan visits Pakistan Observer, highlights media’s role in strengthening bilateral ties
Faisal Zahid Malik proposes enhanced media cooperation, people-to-people ties Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan, Dr Dan Stoenescu on Tuesday visited the offices of the Pakistan Observer and held important meeting with Chairman and Editor-in-Chief...

HEC hosts ‘Pakistan Digital Leap’
KARACHI - The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan hosted the groundbreaking “Pakistan Digital Leap” event, announcing a major step forward in the digital transformation of the country’s higher education sector. At this event, TMC Pvt Ltd...