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Over 700 ‘dangerous’ buildings in Karachi pose threat to lives, says ABAD chairman
Business Recorder
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July 8, 2025
Around 700 dangerous and hundreds of thousands of illegally and poorly constructed buildings in Karachi continue to pose a constant threat to the lives and properties of residents of the metropolitan city, Association of Builders and Developers...
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...
Smoke-Free Alternatives Production Supported by World-Class Laboratory
The Jakarta Post
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s smoke-free alternatives developed by PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. (Sampoerna) and its parent company, Philip Morris International (PMI), continue to gain popularity, a key question arises: How do Sampoerna and PMI meet both domestic and export demand...
Sistan-Baluchestan ready to host Pakistan’s pilgrims traveling to Karbala
Tehran Times
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July 8, 2025
TEHRAN—Sistan-Baluchestan people are famous for their hospitality. Every year, as Arbaeen approaches, they prepare to welcome and host Pakistani pilgrims on the Arbaeen pilgrimage of the son of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Karbala, Iraq....
BGMEA urges WRAP to develop unified code of conduct for Bangladesh’s apparel industry
Bangladesh Post
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BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan said that BGMEA and WRAP have long been working together to advance ethical and sustainable production in the garment sector. He expressed the hope that a stronger partnership would further support the industry’s...
PM Shehbaz calls for effective use of AI to boost agri production
ARY News
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July 8, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized that the government should benefit from internationally renowned experts for the effective use of artificial intelligence and modern technology in agriculture. PM Shehbaz...
Turkey’s foreign and defense chiefs set for key talks with Pakistan
Daily Times
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July 8, 2025
Turkiye’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan and defense minister will visit Pakistan on Wednesday. They will hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The agenda includes strengthening bilateral ties, discussing regional peace, and boosting...
Gold prices surge by Rs1,500 per tola in Pakistan
Daily Times
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July 8, 2025
Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Tuesday, following the international market trend. The price per tola increased by Rs1,500, reaching Rs354,500. Similarly, the price for 10 grams of gold went up by Rs1,286, settling at Rs303,926. This rise...
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...
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...
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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...
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,...