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Agriculture sector: World’s largest freshwater guzzler
Pakistan Observer
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July 7, 2025
BEFORE the sun rises, billions of people across the globe begin their day with one pressing concern: how to put food on the table. But behind every meal lies an invisible cost— the world’s freshwater reserves, dwindling fast and undervalued. For...
Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate; July 08, 2025
ARY News
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July 8, 2025
KARACHI, July 8, 2025 – The Saudi Riyal (SAR) strengthened against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, reaching a buying rate of Rs75.79 in the open market, up from yesterday’s rate of Rs75.71 and last week’s closing rate of Rs75.69, according to...
Dassault Aviation CEO says India lost one Rafale fighter jet during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, reason was...
DNA India
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July 8, 2025
Eric Trappier, the chairman and chief executive officer of Dassault Aviation which makes Rafale fighter jets, has again rejected Pakistan’s claims and clarified that India lost one Rafale during Operation Sindoor and revealed the reason for the...
UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 8, 2025
ARY News
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July 8, 2025
Dubai, July 8, 2025 – The UAE Dirham (AED) is trading at 77.39 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today at 6:19 PM PST, marking a slight increase of 0.08 PKR from yesterday’s rate of 77.31 PKR. This uptick follows a robust performance in June, during which the...
Dairy cows in distress: New study shows extreme heat is shrinking milk production
Euronews
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Published on 08/07/2025 - 14:58 GMT+2 A single day of extreme heat can cut milk production by 10 per cent. And it doesn’t stop there – the effects of heat stress on dairy cows can linger for more than a week. That’s the finding from a...
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World's fourth worst passport a matter of 'pride'? For Pakistan, it apparently is
Firstpost
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July 8, 2025
Pakistan’s passport ranked the fourth worst in the world last month, but that does not seem to be an embarrassment for the country’s leadership. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that Pakistan’s green passport is a matter of “pride”, despite...
KPK bears brunt as Pakistan’s most vulnerable to monsoon floods
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 8, 2025
- Advertisement - By Inayah Khattak ISLAMABAD/ PESHAWAR, Jul 8 (APP)::Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) stands as the most vulnerable province in Pakistan to the ongoing monsoon crisis, revealing critical infrastructural weaknesses and governance gaps that...
Business News | Ritco Logistics Ltd. Honoured by HMEL for Exceptional Logistics Contribution in 2024-25
Latestly
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July 8, 2025
VMPL Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 8: Ritco Logistics Ltd., a leading player in India's integrated logistics sector, has been proudly recognized by HMEL (HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited) for its outstanding contribution in enabling the highest...
Agriculture: Farm to market — who really wins?
Dawn
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July 8, 2025
Pakistan’s fruit and vegetable marketing system — regulated by the provincial governments — has evolved in a way that disadvantages both farmers and consumers. While farmers receive unfairly low returns for their produce, consumers pay excessively...
Experts say Pakistan’s EV growth needs time and strong policies
Daily Times
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July 8, 2025
Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is still in its infancy, with experts comparing it to a newborn baby that needs time to develop. The government’s National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30 aims to boost EV adoption and build...
CM Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi trade barbs over KAAC CEM’s under-construction house
The Assam Tribune
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July 8, 2025
Guwahati, July 7: A war of words has broken out between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi over alleged corruption linked to the under-construction house of Karbi Anglong...
How to Register for the Google I/O Extended 2025 Tech Event in Islamabad?
PhoneWorld
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July 8, 2025
Google I/O Extended 2025 – Islamabad is just around the corner! This exciting two-day tech event, organized by Google Developer Groups (GDG) Islamabad and Women Techmakers (WTM), is set to bring together developers, students, and tech enthusiasts...
We are reduced to beggars in the Pakistani television industry, says Mehreen Jabbar
The Express Tribune
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July 8, 2025
KARACHI: For those of you harbouring the impression that a career in the Pakistani television industry equates to a thriving bank account, director and producer Mehreen Jabar is here to burst that bubble. “Our drama industry has progressed a lot,...
Top Turkish officials to visit Pakistan Wednesday, source says
KDAL - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey’s foreign and defence ministers will visit Pakistan on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss bilateral ties, regional issues, and defence industry cooperation, a Turkish diplomatic source said...
Turkish foreign, defense ministers due in Pakistan for strategic talks
Hurriyet Daily News
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ANKARA Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defense Minister Yaşar Güler will embark on a one-day visit to Pakistan on July 9 to strengthen the already robust ties between the two nations and explore deeper cooperation in areas such as...
Breaking The Silence: Pakistan’s Looming Mental Health Crisis
Friday Times
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July 8, 2025
Pakistan’s mental health landscape is quietly crumbling under the weight of stigma, underinvestment, and societal neglect. Here, taking insulin for diabetes or medication for blood pressure is routine, yet seeking help for depression or anxiety is...
Watch: Escaped lion attacks woman and children in Pakistan street
Times of Malta
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July 8, 2025
An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them. Meanwhile, in separate developments Sunday, a lion...
Think Tech, Think Pakistan: A motion to put Pakistan’s IT sector on top
Business Recorder
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July 8, 2025
The recently concluded “Tech Destination Pakistan” #ThinkTechThinkPakistan roadshow in June 2025 by Open Global, Pakistan’s Ministry of IT, P@SHA, and Pakistan Software Export Board - a multi-country, multi-city swing through London, Dallas, New...
Strengthening Pakistan's film industry
Meer
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July 8, 2025
The other day, I found myself scrolling through Instagram, binging reels by a young content creator named Sannan Saleh. I couldn’t help but think to myself that this guy has a better grasp of storytelling than many working in Pakistan’s film...
Pakistani rupee hits 19-month low, closing at 284.22 against US dollar
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 7, 2025
The Pakistani rupee fell to a 19-month low against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Monday, closing at 284.22 after losing Re0.25. The last time the rupee was seen at this level was in December 2023. During the previous week, the currency...