» Pakistan's nuclear programme meant solely for defence: Khawaja Asif
15/08/25 15:49 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Khawaja Asif speaks in National Assembly in this undated photo: — APPAsif says Pakistan doesn’t believe in nuclear blackmail.Accuses India of sponsoring terrorism through proxies.Minister says Modi fears Pakistan even in his ...

» Evacuation ordered in more Bajaur areas ahead of anti-terror operation
15/08/25 15:27 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Tribal elders participate in a jirga session in Tank, South Waziristan tribal district, on Dec. 15, 2019. — Facebook@Tank JirgaResidents asked to vacate homes by 10:00am on Aug 16.Displaced families to receive sustenance grants.Rs1...

» Pakistan, Micronesia formalise diplomatic relations at UN ceremony
15/08/25 11:31 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United Nations Asim Iftikhar and Ambassador Jeem S Lippwe sign a joint communiqué to formalise relationship between the two countries on August 14, 2025. — X/@PakistanUN_NYAsim Iftikhar, Jeem S L...

» At least 78 killed as floods, landslides wreak havoc in KP, GB and AJK
15/08/25 02:27 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A collage shows rescue work underway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after heavy rains, cloud burst trigger landslides, flash floods on August 15, 2025. — X/@KPRescue1122Emergency imposed in KP, AJK and GB.Schools closed across AJK for two d...

» SCP issues new Supreme Court Rules 2025
14/08/25 21:41 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A policeman walks past the Supreme Court building in Islamabad, Pakistan October 31, 2018. — Reuters The Supreme Court of Pakistan has formally published the Supreme Court Rules, 2025, replacing the Supreme Court Rules, 1980. This ...

» Pakistan's High Commission in New Delhi celebrates Independence Day
14/08/25 19:31 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chargé d'Affaires of Pakistan to India, Saad Ahmad Warraich, hoists the national flag at the High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi on August 14, 2025. — Screengrab/High Commission for Pakistan The High Commission for Pak...

» CJP's letter reveals split among SC judges over 26th Amendment hearing
14/08/25 18:47 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A man uses his mobile phone as he walks past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad on May 13, 2023. — AFPJustices Mansoor, Munib sought full court hearing.CJP cites Constitution to back bench decision.Sealed letters p...

» Karachi traffic plan for Chehlum procession issued
14/08/25 18:20 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Route map for Chehlum procession in Karachi. — Facebook/ Karachi Traffic Police KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police have announced a detailed traffic diversion plan for the central Chehlum procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain schedule...

» World leaders extend greetings on Pakistan's Independence Day
14/08/25 17:30 from GEO TV - Pakistan
People wave national flags as they gather on the eve of Pakistan's Independence Day in Lahore on August 13, 2025. — Reuters World leaders and notable personalities from around the globe on Thursday conveyed their warm congratulatio...

» Pakistan, China, Afghanistan foreign ministers to meet in Kabul on Aug 20
14/08/25 16:28 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. — Reuters/AFP/FileWang Yi, Ishaq Dar, and Amir Khan Muttaqi...

» Field Marshal, PAF chief, PPP chief among others conferred national awards
14/08/25 15:46 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto, Field Marshal Asim Munir and PAF chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu conferred upon national awards at investiture ceremony held at the President House on August 14, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo News ISLAMABAD...

» Pakistan may move UNSC against BLA, affiliate
14/08/25 15:10 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Members of the United Nations Security Council take part in a vote during a meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, US, December 22, 2023. — ReutersPakistan well-positioned to place BLA on UN terror list: diplomats.Terror outfi...

» Govt, PTI explore dialogue as NA speaker skips proceedings against Waqas
14/08/25 14:31 from GEO TV - Pakistan
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq chairs second meeting between government and PTI negotiation committee meeting in Parliament House, Islamabad on January 2, 2025 — PIDNA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq stresses need for political engagement...

» Met Office forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall in Karachi next week
14/08/25 13:24 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Commuters are passing through a road during heavy downpours of monsoon season, at Sharea Faisal road in Karachi on, July 9, 2024. — PPIOne or two rain spells likely in metropolis, says Met Office.Punjab issues weather alert warning...

» In pictures: Nation celebrates Independence Day with zeal and enthusiasm
14/08/25 12:33 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Millions of Pakistanis are commemorating the country's 75th Independence Day today, with the celebratory festivities this year gaining more significance due to the added weight of 'Marka-e-Haq' celebrations to honour the country's recent...

» Civil, military leaders celebrate Independence Day, hail 'Marka-e-Haq' victory in unity call
14/08/25 11:11 from GEO TV - Pakistan
: A collage shows Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Zardari and Field Marshal Asim Munir. — APP/ISPR/FileIndependence Day tied to recent military victory.PM calls for unity in ‘spirit of 1947’.Zardari urges ...

» Five cops martyred, as many injured in KP terrorist attacks
14/08/25 09:57 from GEO TV - Pakistan
KP Police personnel patrol area after an attack in KP. — AFP/FileThree cops martyred in terror attack on police mobile in Upper Dir.Police repel militant attacks on Hassan Khel Police Station.Constable lost his life in attack on ch...

» 'Shehbaz speed in Lahore but Shehbaz slow in Karachi', Bilawal takes jibe at PM
14/08/25 10:42 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Hub Canal near the city on August 13, 2025. — Facebook@BilawalhousePM Shehbaz failed to live up to his title "Shehbaz speed": B...

» Pakistan marks 78th Independence Day under 'Marka-e-Haq' theme
14/08/25 04:57 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Children are seen buying national flags from roadside stalls, brimming with excitement to celebrate Independence Day with full patriotic spirit in Bahawalpur on August 13, 2025. — APP Special prayers held nationwide for peace, soli...

» Google marks Pakistan's 78th Independence Day with national flag doodle
14/08/25 04:27 from GEO TV - Pakistan
The image shows a Google Doodle to mark Pakistan's 78th Independence Day. — Google/Screengrab Google, the world’s most widely used search engine, has marked Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a special doodle featuri...

» Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided

15/08/25 16:57 - BBC News - World

» 'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president

15/08/25 16:39 - BBC News - World

» Afghan whose details were in UK data breach at risk from Taliban if deported, son tells BBC

15/08/25 13:22 - BBC News - World

» My family may be killed if deported, says son of Afghan caught in UK data breach

15/08/25 13:22 - BBC News - World

» In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit

15/08/25 12:30 - BBC News - World

» Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot

15/08/25 11:52 - BBC News - World

» What do Alaskans make of the geopolitical circus arriving in their city?

15/08/25 10:58 - BBC News - World

» Rain warning delays landmark trial of Hong Kong's rebel mogul Jimmy Lai

15/08/25 08:31 - BBC News - World

» What do Putin and Trump each want from the Alaska summit?

15/08/25 04:26 - BBC News - World

» Israeli settlement plans will 'bury' idea of Palestinian state, minister says

15/08/25 00:36 - BBC News - World

» Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim

14/08/25 22:21 - BBC News - World

» EU sends wildfire help to Spain as death toll rises

14/08/25 22:05 - BBC News - World

» Putin must 'prove he is serious about peace,' says Starmer

14/08/25 19:50 - BBC News - World

» BBC defends investigation of Kenya child-sex trafficking after 'hoax' claims

14/08/25 18:16 - BBC News - World

» No 10 hails 'powerful sense of unity' after Zelensky talks

14/08/25 17:21 - BBC News - World

» Zelensky says security guarantees discussed with Starmer

14/08/25 16:28 - BBC News - World

» What do Putin and Trump each want from summit in Alaska?

14/08/25 16:06 - BBC News - World

» Israeli minister announces settlement plans 'to thwart Palestinian state'

14/08/25 15:52 - BBC News - World

» EU to send wildfire help to Spain as death toll rises

14/08/25 15:46 - BBC News - World

» EU sending wildfire help to Spain as death toll rises

14/08/25 15:46 - BBC News - World

» Dozens of migrants killed after boats capsize off Italian coast

14/08/25 15:31 - BBC News - World

» Zelensky meets Starmer ahead of US-Russia summit on Ukraine's future

14/08/25 15:01 - BBC News - World

» FBI returns stolen conquistador document to Mexico

14/08/25 14:53 - BBC News - World

» Watch: Passengers escape car hit by drone in Russia

14/08/25 14:39 - BBC News - World

» Starmer sees viable chance of Ukraine ceasefire as Zelensky arrives in London

14/08/25 14:37 - BBC News - World

» Arabica coffee hits 6-week high, buoyed by low stocks
15/08/25 17:14 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE climbed to a six-week high on Friday, boosted partly by low exchange stocks, while sugar and cocoa prices fell. Coffee Arabica coffee futures rose 0.7% to $3.2865 per lb by 1108 GMT after touching a ...

» India PM Modi vows October cuts to goods and services tax
15/08/25 17:09 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday the goods and services tax (GST) would be reformed and taxes lowered by Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, set to be celebrated in October this year. “This Diwali, I am goi...

» India’s IOC buys 2 million barrels of US WTI crude for October, sources say
15/08/25 17:06 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE: State refiner Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has bought two million barrels of U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for October delivery, three trade sources said on Friday. It purchased the cargoes from Mercuria at a premium of $2.80-2....

» India’s financial crime fighting agency searches Vuenow Infratech premises
15/08/25 17:03 from Business Recorder - Latest News
India’s financial crime fighting agency searched the residential and business premises of Vuenow group of companies, including IT solutions firm Vuenow Infratech, its director Rahul Anand Bhargav and other related people and entities, th...

» EV bike sales surge to record high despite infrastructure challenges
15/08/25 16:53 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Despite a challenging road infrastructure, sales of Electric Vehicle (EV) motorbikes have been gaining momentum among people from all social strata in the country. According to well-placed local market sources, approximately 15,000 units...

» Sri Lankan shares log weekly gain after central bank’s 2025 growth outlook
15/08/25 16:39 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Sri Lankan shares climbed on Friday, buoyed by the island nation’s central bank forecasting 4.5% economic growth this year, to finish the week in positive territory. The CSE All-Share index settled up 1.45% at 20,218.36, gaining 1.98% fo...

» Palm oil books more than 5% weekly gain
15/08/25 16:37 from Business Recorder - Latest News
JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Friday and booked a second weekly gain, after data showed rising exports for the August 1-15 period. The benchmark palm oil contract for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivati...

» European shares hit near five-month high on upbeat earnings season
15/08/25 16:06 from Business Recorder - Latest News
European shares hit a near five-month high on Friday, as investors looked past a US inflation spike and drew support from a largely positive earnings season. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2%, as of 0717 GMT, driven by miners an...

» Pak-US cooperation in fight against terrorism to yield positive results: security czar
15/08/25 16:01 from Business Recorder - Latest News
In a meeting with US Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Gregory LoGerfo, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said positive outcomes will emerge from Pakistan-US cooperation in fight against terrorism, while the countert...

» FTSE 100 steady after intraday record high; focus on Putin-Trump talks
15/08/25 15:50 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Britain’s FTSE 100 was flat on Friday, despite momentarily scaling to an all-time intraday high, as defence stocks weighed ahead of crucial U.S-Russia talks regarding a potential resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. The blue-chip index...

» Aurangzeb orders swift launch of skills bond, farmers scheme, and fan replacement programme
15/08/25 15:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed authorities to fast-track the roll-out of three crucial social impact initiatives within weeks, focused on skills development, smallholder farmer financing, and energy efficiency. The mini...

» Taliban mark fourth year in power in Afghanistan, now officially recognised
15/08/25 15:47 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities marked the fourth anniversary of their takeover on Friday, buoyed by Russia’s first official recognition of their government, a step they hope other countries will follow. Parades were planned in ...

» Gold price per tola sheds Rs1,000 in Pakistan
15/08/25 15:22 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Friday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs357,100 after a decline of Rs1,000 during the day. As per the rates shared by the All-Pak...

» Pakistan, US vow to advance new trade agreement, boost trade & investment
15/08/25 15:09 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to deepen economic cooperation, with both sides agreeing to advance a new trade agreement aimed at expanding market access, boosting investment, and promoting collaboration in ke...

» Indian rescuers scour debris after 60 killed in flood
15/08/25 15:02 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SRINAGAR: Indian rescue teams on Friday dug through mud searching for victims, a day after the latest deadly flood to crash through a Himalayan village killed at least 60 people. Dozens more are missing, including Hindu pilgrims who were...

» Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery, apartment block
15/08/25 14:57 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KYIV: Ukrainian drones hit a Russian oil refinery and an apartment block in an overnight attack just hours before US President Donald Trump hosts his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for a high-stakes summit in Alaska. Kyiv has targete...

» Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lights up in green and white for Pakistan Independence Day
15/08/25 14:42 from Business Recorder - Latest News
In a tribute to Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa was illuminated with the Pakistani flag, for all those celebrating across the Gulf. The event drew together the Pakistani diaspora residing in the UAE along wi...

» Pakistan keen to enhance trade, people-to-people contacts with Bangladesh: PM Shehbaz
15/08/25 14:02 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan was keen to enhance trade and people-to-people contacts with Bangladesh. PM Shehbaz said this as he received High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan Iqbal Hussain Khan for a court...

» KAPCO appoints Lt-Gen Muhammad Saeed (retd) as chairman
15/08/25 13:44 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has appointed Lt. General Muhammad Saeed (retd) as the company’s new chairman and director. The listed IPP disclosed the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. “We...

» Germany tells Israeli government to stop West Bank settlement construction
15/08/25 13:39 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BERLIN: Germany on Friday called on the Israeli government to stop settlement construction in the occupied West Bank after Israel’s far-right finance minister said work would start on a plan for thousands of home that would divide the Pa...